SAIGON CITY TOUR BY MOTORBIKE OR CYCLO
Discover Ho Chi Minh City Like a Local
Duration: 4 Hours
Transportation: Motorbike or Traditional Cyclo
Tour Type: Private / Small Group
Departure: Morning or Afternoon
Pick-up: Central Ho Chi Minh City
Language: English-speaking Local Guide
Discover the history, culture and everyday life of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour Saigon City Tour by Motorbike or Cyclo.
Choose the excitement of traveling through the city by motorbike or slow down and enjoy the streets from a traditional Vietnamese cyclo.
From famous landmarks such as the Independence Palace and Central Post Office to Chinatown, local markets and hidden neighborhoods, this tour combines the essential sights of Saigon with a closer look at how the city really lives.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Choose between Motorbike or Traditional Cyclo
- Discover Ho Chi Minh City’s famous historical landmarks
- Visit the Independence Palace
- See Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
- Discover the historic streets of Chinatown
- Visit Thien Hau Temple
- Explore a colorful local market
- Experience local neighborhoods beyond District 1
- Enjoy Vietnamese coffee or a local drink
- Travel with an experienced local guide
- Private or small-group experience
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
🛵 SAIGON CITY TOUR BY MOTORBIKE
Ride Like a Local
Choose the motorbike if you want a faster and more adventurous experience.
Motorbikes allow us to travel between different districts efficiently and enter smaller streets that larger vehicles cannot easily access.
Best for: Solo travelers, couples, younger travelers and guests looking for a more immersive local experience.
SAIGON CITY TOUR BY CYCLO
Slow Down & Feel the City
Choose the cyclo if you want to experience Saigon at a slower pace.
Sit comfortably and observe street life, old buildings, markets and neighborhoods as your cyclo moves through the city.
Best for: Couples, photographers and travelers who prefer slow travel and traditional Vietnamese experiences.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR
Two Ways to Discover Saigon
Choose the energy of a motorbike or the traditional charm of a cyclo.History + Local Life
Combine famous attractions with markets, Chinatown and everyday neighborhoods.Beyond District 1
Don’t just see the tourist center — discover another side of Ho Chi Minh City.Small Group / Private Experience
Explore with a local guide instead of traveling on a large sightseeing bus.Vietnamese Coffee Culture
Finish part of your journey the Saigon way with a local coffee.TOUR INFORMATION
Morning: 08:00 – 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 – 17:30
Duration: 4 Hours
Transportation: Motorbike OR Traditional Cyclo
Tour Type: Private / Small Group
Itinerary
01SAIGON CITY TOUR BY MOTORBIKE OR CYCLO
09:00 – Hotel Pick-up & Local Ride Experience
Meet your local guide at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Choose your preferred way to explore:
Motorbike: Ride as a passenger with an experienced local driver and experience the energy of Saigon like a local.
Cyclo: Sit back in a traditional Vietnamese cyclo and enjoy a slower, street-level view of the city.
Begin your journey through the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
STOP 1 – Independence Palace
Your first major stop is the Independence Palace, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s best-known historical landmarks.
Learn about the palace’s role in modern Vietnamese history and the events surrounding the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975.
Depending on the selected itinerary, guests can explore the grounds and exterior or visit inside.
STOP 2 – Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
Continue to Saigon’s historic center.
Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon and the nearby Central Post Office.
Discover the colonial-era architecture of the area and hear stories about how this part of Saigon developed.
It’s also one of the tour’s best photo stops.
STOP 3 – Local Streets & Old Saigon
Leave the major tourist attractions behind.
Travel through local neighborhoods and observe a different side of Ho Chi Minh City.
Pass small cafés, family businesses, street vendors, old houses and narrow residential streets.
This part of the journey is especially enjoyable by motorbike or cyclo because you experience the city much closer to street level than from a tour bus.
STOP 4 – Thien Hau Temple & Chinatown
Continue toward Cho Lon – Saigon’s historic Chinatown.
Visit Thien Hau Temple, an atmospheric Chinese temple known for its traditional architecture and hanging incense coils.
Learn about the Chinese-Vietnamese community and its important role in Saigon’s history and trading culture.
STOP 5 – Chinatown Streets & Local Market
Continue through the busy streets of Chinatown.
Depending on the day’s route, explore the surroundings of Binh Tay Market or another local market.
See vendors, traditional shops, food stalls and the everyday commercial life of the neighborhood.
Motorbike guests can explore deeper into smaller streets, while the cyclo experience offers a slower journey through selected areas.
STOP 6 – Traditional Herbal Medicine Street
Travel through one of Chinatown’s most distinctive traditional trading areas.
Discover streets lined with shops selling dried herbs, roots, flowers, spices and traditional ingredients.
The colors, aromas and old shopfronts offer another glimpse into Saigon’s multicultural heritage.
STOP 7 – Vietnamese Coffee Experience
No Saigon experience is complete without coffee.
Stop at a local café and enjoy a traditional Cà Phê Sữa Đá, Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk, or another local drink.
Relax with your guide and learn more about Saigon’s famous café culture.
11:30 – Scenic Ride Through Saigon
Return to your motorbike or cyclo and enjoy the final journey through the city.
Pass local streets and neighborhoods while taking in the sights and sounds of everyday Saigon.
12:00 – Tour Finish
Return to the designated central Ho Chi Minh City area and finish your four-hour Saigon experience.
What is included
Included
- ✓ Motorbike with experienced driver or traditional cyclo
- ✓ Professional English-speaking local guide
- ✓ Hotel pick-up in central Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓ Entrance fees specified in the itinerary
- ✓ Vietnamese coffee or local drink
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Helmet for motorbike guests
- ✓ Rain poncho if required
- ✓ Travel insurance
Not included
- × Meals
- × Additional food and drinks
- × Personal expenses
- × Tips for guide and driver
- × Services not mentioned in the itinerary