Free tour

Premium Tour By Motorbike: Saigon Unseen Spots, Culture, Coffee and Hidden Gems

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Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Vietnam Expert Guide

PRO

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Registered on 15 August 2023

Great to meet you, I'm Ben. I'm the founder of a locally run tour company based in Saigon, a licensed international tour operator specializing in authentic food, culture, history, outdoor, and personalized Vietnam experiences: guided by local experts. Every experience is backed by professionalism, safety, & full compliance. I am also a food and travel blogger and have spent ten years working as a tour guide. Together with my team, we share the hidden gems, rich flavors, and untold stories of Saigon - from a true local perspective. We’re passionate about sharing our city’s rich history, hidden gems, & personal perspectives. What drives us is simple: we love our city, and we love showing people around, sharing the real Saigon through our eyes and experiences. We are looking forward to going on the tour with you!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

If Saigon is known for one thing, it’s the swarms of buzzing motorbikes - and riding one isn’t just transportation, it’s a rite of passage. Join me for a thrilling scooter ride through the real Saigon, where we’ll dive into the vibrant streets, discover the city's hidden corners, and connect with the pulse of daily life.

Highlights:
1. Jade Emperor Pagoda
Visit one of the most sacred temples in the city—so iconic, even President Obama made a stop here.
2. The Pink Church
Snap stunning photos at this Insta-famous landmark, known for its vivid pink façade and French colonial architecture.
3. Explore Slum Life
See a different side of Saigon—raw, real, and full of life. A powerful insight into the city's social contrasts.
4. The Oldest Apartments in Saigon
Walk through buildings that have stood the test of time, holding stories from generations past
5. Authentic Coffee at a Vintage Café
Enjoy Vietnamese coffee at one of the city's oldest, most charming coffee shops—where locals have gathered for decades.
6. Drive Through Gangster Town
We’ll zigzag through a maze of narrow alleys in a notorious area with a colorful history and surprising charm.
7. Saigon River Views
Cruise alongside the riverbank and enjoy breathtaking views—especially magical at sunset.

Tour inclusions:
1. Transportation:
Private Motorbikes
Free hotel pick-up & drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4

2. Equipment & Safety
Rain ponchos, high-quality helmets, and accident insurance

3. Guides & Drivers
Local licensed English-speaking guide, Professional drivers

4. A lovely gift
A lovely gift to remember Saigon with us

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

07 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam

Because the tour is by SCOOTER, so we can pick you up at your hotel address as long as it is in a central area like districts 1, 3, or 4. Otherwise, we will meet at the meeting place, Saigon Opera House. After you book, please send us your hotel address to pick you up.

Outside visit

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

We will meet at the Saigon Opera House or we can pick you up at the hotel in the city center in district 1.

Outside visit

District 1

we'll hit the road and drive to the first stop, We will be blessed with one of the oldest and most fascinating Thich Quang Duc monk monument.

Outside visit

District 3

Then you might get slightly thirsty right, we catch our breath by drinking coffee at one of the oldest coffee shops opening for 60-year-old family businesses, and you will see the Chinese oldest way to make coffee. Exlore, the communists of old apartments in the past.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).