Our Saigon After Dark Tour by Motorbike is the ultimate way to experience the vibrant pulse of the city. Known as a non-sleeping city, Saigon is hustle and bustle during the day, but it truly comes alive at night. When the sun goes down, the city transforms, putting on a splendid, colorful, and twinkling coat. Night markets and food areas in both main streets and hidden back alleys become incredibly crowded with locals gathering for hearty meals and refreshing drinks. It will be a huge miss if you just stay in your hotel room at night! Join our authentic Ho Chi Minh night tour and enjoy a magnificent evening exploring the Saigon nightlife by scooter with us.
Highlights of Saigon After Dark Tour by Motorbike
Attractions
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ben Thanh Market
Hidden parts
- Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
- Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings since the 1960s
- Cambodian market
- Ho Thi Ky – Saigon’s biggest wholesale flower market
- Fashion street, book street
Foods & Drinks
Learn how to cook authentic foods! We will make 4 stops to enjoy 6 specialty dishes & drinks:
- Pan-fried scrambled rice cake (Bot Chien)
- Delicious Dumplings
- Fresh Sugarcane juice
- Grilled banana girdle cake
- Steamed rice rolls (Banh Cuon)
- Rich Flan cake for dessert
Tour information
Price $34 USD $40 -10% off
- Child from 3 to 7 years (sit on the same motorbike with one adult): 50% off
- Child from 8 to 12 years: 30% off
Start time At your wish, 5:30 PM recommended
Duration 4 hours
Payment method
- Pay in advance or at the end of the tour in USD or VND cash. We accept
Inclusion
- Travel insurance, high-quality helmet
- Free hotel pickup and drop off in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. (Extra fee $3 USD if out of listed districts).
- Bottle of mineral water
- Fluent English speaking guide
- Motorbike, fuel, rain poncho (if needed)
- Foods & special Vietnamese coffee
- Pictures from your tour (emailed later)
- Free cancellation
Itinerary of Saigon After Dark Tour by Motorbike
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 of the Saigon After Dark Tour by Motorbike, we hop on the motorbike. The guide ensures you are perfectly comfortable and safe on the motorbike before weaving around the main streets and narrow alleyways to see the city.
Firstly, we stop at the iconic tourist attractions in District 1 including the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office, where you admire the beauty of old French architectural works, learn more about the history and culture, and take the most beautiful photos in the city under the evening lights. If you have already visited these places on another daytime tour, we can happily skip them. A lovely book street next to the post office is also highly worth wandering.
Leaving the post office area, we pass by the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument. We will tell you some less-known history and the poignant story about the monk and his unburned heart. We then stop at the over 30-year-old Bot Chien Dat Thanh – one of the oldest and most famous places to eat amazing Saigon specialties including Pan-fried scrambled egg rice cake and savory Dumplings.
We head to District 3 and see the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings which were built in the 1960s and have been home to lots of Saigon people. There you can see the real, unfiltered Saigon local life at night.
Then we head to District 10 and stop at the Ho Thi Ky flower market, which is a massive wholesale flower market hidden in the alleyways of Ho Thi Ky Street. The guide and you will walk through the vibrant market to see thousands of colorful flowers, fresh vegetables, live animals, and many strange things in the local market. We also stroll into a Cambodian market hidden inside the flower market to see how locals sell and buy everything from exotic foods to unique condiments.
How about learning to grill a banana girdle cake until it is fragrant and crispy? Beat the cake in a fun way and enjoy eating it. We also see how they extract fresh sugarcane juice and enjoy a refreshing glass of iced sugarcane juice.
We then stop at a Banh Cuon stall to see how the skillful cook masterfully steams a very thin rice sheet and stuffs it with delicious fillings. You will eat the steamed rice rolls with Vietnamese pork roll, aromatic Cinnamon pork pate, fresh herbs, vegetables, and a sweet-and-sour fish sauce dip.
Lastly, the guide safely returns you to your hotel. It is time to say goodbye; the incredible Ho Chi Minh night tour ends, but the wonderful memories will last forever.
You are welcome to customize the tour program (change foods and routes) at your wish because this is a 100% private tour. We can comfortably accommodate all food allergies, dietary restrictions, and vegetarians. Let us know your ideas when you book the tour. You can also specifically request a female or male guide for your tour.
If you want to continue your daytime adventures tomorrow, don’t miss our Saigon Unseen morning tour, or explore history with the Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day trip!
Text us via webchat or email vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com to book the Saigon After Dark Tour by Motorbike and get our quick response as well as confirmation if you get bored of filling the booking form and waiting for our response.
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Memories of the Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this tour and the standard ‘Night Food Tour’?
The ‘Saigon After Dark’ tour offers a balanced mix of sightseeing (like the Post Office and Notre Dame) under the evening lights, combined with street food tastings. The standard Night Food Tour usually skips the monuments and focuses entirely on heavy eating and hidden alleys.
Is it safe to ride on a scooter at night in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes, absolutely! The night traffic is often cooler and flows very steadily. Our tour guides are highly trained, licensed drivers who prioritize your safety. You will sit comfortably on the back of the scooter, wearing a provided high-quality helmet.
Do we enter the historical monuments during this night tour?
Most historical monuments like the Post Office and Cathedral are closed in the evening. However, they are beautifully illuminated from the outside, making it the perfect time for taking stunning photos without the daytime crowds.
Can I customize the food tastings if I have dietary restrictions?
Yes! Because this is a private tour, we can easily swap out food stops. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or allergic to specific ingredients (like gluten or seafood), simply email your requirements to vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com.
What should I wear for the Saigon After Dark tour?
We recommend wearing comfortable, casual clothing (like t-shirts and shorts or light trousers) and secure footwear (sneakers or strapped sandals). The evening breeze is pleasant, but the city can still be quite warm.