Private Saigon History & Hidden Gems: Scooter Sightseeing Tour
Joined 2023
Hop on the back of our motorbikes like the locals. Following me, you’ll see how the city changes across its districts from the well-to-do area to the local vibes area, from outdoor markets and tiny alleyways. In this experience, you have excellent knowledge of history and taste the local drinks and food, and it is great for chatting about Vietnamese culture with us.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Saigon Opera House
- I can pick you up at your hotel in central districts 1, 3, or 4. In other local districts, we will meet you at the meeting place that is Saigon Opera House.
Meeting at your hotel
We start the tour at your hotel or at the meeting place Saigon Opera House at 8:00 Am
What we will do during the tour
The tour will last for 4 hours:
This is what we will do with you on the tour:
1. We provide a deep dive into the history of some of Saigon’s most famous locations with historical photos through the whole story behind such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Independent Palace, and The Burning Monk.
2. Next locations, discover some local points that are off the beaten path. Catching your breath by drinking a cup of Vietnamese coffee. This coffee place is known as Spy House of VC with Weapon Bunkers, with a secret experience to go down the tunnel to the third floor
3. Visiting flower and outdoor markets, you will learn some Vietnamese words for fun to practice bargaining prices with vendors and sample some fruits (morning slot) and local drinks - sugar cane juice. For the food menu, you will choose broken rice with BBQ pork or noodle soup
4. In Chinatown, you will be blessed with one of the oldest and most fascinating TEMPLES and zipping around through the buzzing Silk Street and Lanterns Street of this colorful, incredible Chinatown.
Finish The Tour
We will drop you off at your hotel address after the tour of 4 hours
Ending Point
Drop you off at your hotel.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food:
+ Sample some fruits ( morning slot)
+ Try Vietnamese pizza, or grilled sticky rice with banana ( afternoon & evening slot)
+ We can accommodate your preferences or any other food restriction.
Food menu: broken rice with BBQ pork, Noodle Soup of chicken, beef, or pork, or Banh Mi.
Drinks:
Coffee
A bottled of water.
Transportation:
Free pick up and drop off by scooter from your hotel doorstep in District 1,3,4.
If your location is not in the city center, we will meet at the meeting point which is at The Opera House.
Equipment:
Hand sanitizer
Rain poncho.
Helmets
Scooters.
Your personal expense.
Tour Important Information
・We can accommodate your preferences or any other food restriction.
Food menu: broken rice with BBQ pork, Noodle Soup of chicken, beef, or pork, or Banh Mi.
・Free pick up and drop off by scooter from your hotel doorstep in District 1,3,4. If your location is not in the city center, we will meet at the meeting point which is Saigon Opera House.
Important message from the supplier
We are always available for you, you can choose the morning slot at 9:00 Am, afternoon slot at 1:30 Pm, and evening slot at 6:00 Pm, night slot at 9:00 Pm.
We run the city tour, food tour, Cu Chi tunnel tour, Mekong Delta tour.
Just feel free to reach us for any questions.
Best regards,
Ben
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Binh T.
It's great to meet you, I'm Binh
I founded a local guide team with well-trained, knowledgeable, passionate co-hosts Emmie, Hani, Lily, Urri, Den, Bob, Daniel, and others
I first discovered Saigon while studying at University after leaving our hometown in rural Vietnam. I immediately became fascinated by the city's unique blend of culture, history, and delicious cuisine. My education focused on tourism. I finally decided it was time to bring my custom-tailored experiences to my guests.
Our interest is that we like to show people around our city and share our perspectives and stories. We know the hidden gems and have a very deep passion and love for our city, which we like to share.
Great experiences for our guests are never accomplished by one person but by a team. Thanks for our team’s dedication to providing exceptional hospitality.
We are looking forward to connecting with you more!!
Best regards,
Ben
$35/ per person
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