Private Saigon Unseen Tour by Scooter
You may have joined a sightseeing tour and visited most tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon). However, there is a hidden city in narrow alleyways behind the Saigon you see on crowded main roads in District 1. On our guided Saigon Unseen Tour by motorbike you will have chance to explore Saigon's unseen brilliant gems missed by most of the tourists.
#1: Visit THE MONUMENT OF A MONK who self-immolated to protest alleged persecution of Buddhists.
#2: Wander THE OLDEST APARTMENT BUILDING area in the city.
#3: Troll into the non-sleeping COLORFUL WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET in narrow alleys.
#4: See strange things at a LOCAL WET MARKET.
#5: Admire the beauty of TEN THOUSAND BUDDHA STATUES in a small hidden pagoda in an alley or THIEN HAU TEMPLE or SAIGON CAO DAI TEMPLE.
#6: Drive around a part of CHINA TOWN SAIGON.
#7: Try VIETNAMESE COFFEE like locals.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Our talented guide with the motorbike picks you up at your hotel (or any location requested by you). After a short riding instruction and program introduction, we hop on the motorbike. The guide makes sure you are ok on the motorbike before weaving the city to explore brilliant hidden gems in 8 districts.
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
The first stop is Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument where you listen to less-known history and story about the monk and his unburned heart. Head to District 3 and a Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings since the 1960s to see the real Saigon local life which is totally different from life in the city center.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
After that, we drive to Ho Thi Ky – the biggest flower market and Cambodian market hidden in alleyways of Ho Thi Ky Street. There we see countless colorful and smelling flowers and many strange things.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Zipping through Saigon China Town, famous Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau temple, hidden parts including fashion street, painting street, medicine street, electronic market, fabric market, lantern market, fruit market, bird market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Then the guide drives through narrow alleyways to reach less-known Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Saigon Cao Dai Temple, Hoa Binh Market - one of the oldest markets in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
On the way, we stop at an 80-year coffee shop hidden in an alley, learn how to brew the unique “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner, and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Lastly, the guide returns you to your hotel. It is time to say goodbye, tour ends but memories last forever.
Inclusions
- Free hotel pick-up and drop off in District 1, 3, 5, 10
- English speaking local riders, Motorbike and fuel, High quality open-faced helmet, Rain poncho
- Coffee and/or Tea - Bottled water
- Pictures from your tour (emailed to you later)
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- 3 USD/person paid directly to the guide if pick up out of District 1, 3, 5, 10
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Start time at any time you would like
- Let your guides know if you would like to customize the tour.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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