It is true of the city’s numerous alleyways and back streets where there are many things to do: street arts, authentic street foods, drink stalls, and a unique local lifestyle. These hidden gems are often missed by the majority of tourists who are stuck on a standard city tour by car or bus. The Private Saigon Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike is a highly unique way to enjoy all the must-see tourist attractions like a tourist, while simultaneously exploring hidden places like a local—all within a few hours. Do not get stuck in District 1! Let’s join this incredible Ho Chi Minh city tour by motorbike to safely explore 7 different districts of the city to its fullest.
Highlights of the Saigon Sightseeing Tour
In just half a day, you will explore 7 districts, 11 authentic markets, 3 special streets, 8 major tourist attractions, and 2 mysterious old buildings.
Must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ben Thanh Market
- War Remnants Museum
- Independence Palace
- China Town
- Binh Tay Market
- Thien Hau Temple
- Cha Tam Church
Drink
- Visit an over 80-year-old cafe hidden in an alley, interact with the nice host, and learn how to brew the unique Vot coffee.
Hidden parts
- Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
- Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings since the 1960s
- Cambodian market
- Ho Thi Ky – Saigon’s biggest flower market
- Fruit and vegetable market
- Motorbike accessories market
- Lantern market & fabric market
- Pet market
- Traditional medicine market
- Fashion street, book street, painting street
- Ghost building
- Stilt houses in slum areas on channels
Tour information
Price $27 USD $30 -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, 8:00 AM 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)
- Special Vietnamese coffee
- Pictures from your tour (emailed later)
- Free cancellation
Text us via webchat or email vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com to book this Saigon highlights tour 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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Text us via webchat or email vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com to book the Private Saigon Sightseeing 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.
Memories of the Tour
Itinerary
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 Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike, we hop on the motorbike. The guide makes sure you are perfectly comfortable on the motorbike before weaving around the main streets and narrow alleyways to see the city.
Firstly, we stop at the major 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. A lovely book street next to the post office is highly worth wandering.
Leaving the post office, we pass by the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument. We will tell you some less-known history and fascinating stories about the monk and his unburned heart. We then 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 Saigon local life.
On the way, we stop at an 80-year-old coffee shop hidden in an alley and famous for its distinct “Vot” coffee. There you sit around a small table, take a rest, enjoy the historical drink, and chat leisurely with the guide as a friend like locals do. You have a big chance to learn how to make a cup of “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner of the coffee shop.
Then we head to District 10 and stop at the Ho Thi Ky flower market – a huge wholesale flower market and Cambodian market hidden in the alleyways of Ho Thi Ky Street. There you have a chance to see thousands of colorful flowers, fresh vegetables, live animals, and many strange things.
After wandering the hustle and bustle markets, we zip through Districts 5, 6, and 11 to explore Cho Lon (or China Town) which is home to most of the Chinese people in Ho Chi Minh City. Then we stop to visit the famous attractions in Saigon China Town: Binh Tay Market – one of the biggest wholesale markets in the city. After that, we drive around hidden parts including fashion street, painting street, medicine street, electronic market, fabric market, lantern market, fruit market, and bird market. This gives you an absolute insider view of the hidden city which is completely missed on normal city tours by car or bus.
Escaping from the noisy and busy streets, we head to Thien Hau Temple to listen to mysterious stories, and learn more about the unique architecture and religious life. Then we drive along Saigon channels and show you stilt houses and slum areas; the scene shows a sharp contrast between the rich and poor living in the city.
Lastly, the guide drives back to Ben Thanh market – the ultimate symbol of Saigon before returning you to your hotel. It is time to say goodbye; the tour ends but the wonderful memories will last forever.
You are welcome to customize the tour program at your wish because this is a 100% private tour. Let us know your ideas when you book the tour or on the tour itself. You can also specifically request a female or male guide for your tour.
To complete your Vietnam experience, we highly recommend booking our Saigon Night Food tour for the evening, or exploring historical sites with the Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day tour!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this Sightseeing tour and a Food tour?
This tour focuses heavily on exploring the city’s landmarks, architecture, hidden markets, and history without large food stops. While you will enjoy a traditional coffee tasting, the main goal is to show you the best of Ho Chi Minh City’s sights on the back of a motorbike.
Is it safe to ride on a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City traffic?
Yes! Our guides are highly experienced, carefully trained, and fully licensed. You will sit comfortably on the back as a passenger while your guide navigates the traffic safely. We also provide high-quality helmets for all guests.
Do we enter all the museums and historical buildings on the tour?
To maximize your time and see as much of the city as possible within 4 hours, we typically admire the major historical buildings from the outside, allowing plenty of time for photos. However, since it is a private tour, you can customize the itinerary if you wish to enter a specific site.
Can I request a female driver for the sightseeing tour?
Absolutely! We have an amazing team of both male and female guides. Simply mention your preference for a female or male guide when you email your booking request to vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com.
What happens if it rains during the tour?
Rain in Saigon is usually brief. We provide large, high-quality rain ponchos to keep you dry. The tour will continue safely, and riding through the city in the rain is often described by guests as a fun and memorable local experience!