Saigon Hidden Gems & Local Life Tour by Motorbike

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Ho Chi Minh City

  Your personal English-speaking guide and professional motorbike driver will meet you at your hotel or designated pickup point. After a short safety briefing and helmet fitting, begin your adventure to discover the hidden side of Ho Chi Minh City.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

  Start your journey at the Thich Quang Duc Monument, a meaningful historical site dedicated to the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc. Your guide will explain the story behind the monument and its significance in Vietnam's history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

  Visit a traditional Vietnamese neighborhood market and experience the lively atmosphere of everyday local life. See fresh produce, seafood, meat, spices and other ingredients while learning how locals shop for their daily needs. Ride through one of the oldest residential apartment areas in District 3. Explore the narrow walkways and see a different side of Saigon where generations of local families have lived. Continue to one of Ho Chi Minh City's largest and busiest flower markets. See colorful flowers arriving from different parts of Vietnam and experience the market's vibrant atmosphere. Discover a lively local market known for Cambodian and Khmer influences. Explore the food stalls, local products and flavors that reflect the cultural diversity of Ho Chi Minh City.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

  Ride into Cho Lon, Saigon's historic Chinatown, and discover its distinctive Chinese-Vietnamese culture, architecture and bustling streets.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Ba Thien Hau Temple

  Visit Thien Hau Temple, one of the oldest and most important Chinese temples in Ho Chi Minh City, with a history of approximately 300 years. Admire its traditional architecture, incense-filled interior and intricate decorations while learning about local beliefs and traditions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Binh Tay Market

  Explore Binh Tay Market, the historic wholesale market at the heart of Cho Lon. Watch merchants trade goods and discover the market's important role in supplying businesses throughout the city. Continue to a local floating market area and see a quieter side of life along the waterways. Enjoy a refreshing coconut drink while observing boats, vendors and residents going about their daily routines. Ride through a riverside residential area and see another side of Ho Chi Minh City, where local communities live in simple homes along the waterways. Your guide will share stories about the people and neighborhoods that are rarely seen on conventional city tours.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Ho Chi Minh City

  Finish your adventure in District 4, one of Ho Chi Minh City's smallest districts. Explore a unique local community surrounded by waterways and discover how residents live in this compact and fascinating part of the city. After approximately 4 hours of exploring Saigon's hidden neighborhoods, markets and cultural sites, ride back to your hotel.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free of charge for Hotel in district 1,3,5. There is extra fee or you should come to meeting point if you stay outside

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