Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Tour: Culture + History + Fun + Fun
Overview
WHY BOOK WITH US :
Your safety is our first priority! We are LEGAL - LICENSED COMPANY ( SAIGON ADVENTURE ). No insurance will cover If you book with non-licensed company (Be aware that 90% of scooter tour are run illegally).
Get the perfect introduction to Saigon on this half-day guided tour. Zip through the traffic on the back of a motorbike with our friendly tour guide and excellent drivers.
WHAT TO SEE:
**City Highlight (history):
- Saigon Cathedral
- Central Post Office- Inside
- Walking Street & Apartment Cafes
- Opera House
- City Hall
- Thich Quang Duc Monument: a touching story about the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists
**Saigon Unseen:
- Local wet market- Inside
- Nguyen Thien Thuat Oldest Apartment: learn about our rich history and see the real life of local people
- We’ll take you through China Town, stop at a colorful Flower Market & Cambodian Market with a cold drink and snack included
- Visit a breathtaking yet hidden pagoda- Inside
Your safety is our first priority! We are LEGAL - LICENSED COMPANY ( SAIGON ADVENTURE ). No insurance will cover If you book with non-licensed company (Be aware that 90% of scooter tour are run illegally).
Get the perfect introduction to Saigon on this half-day guided tour. Zip through the traffic on the back of a motorbike with our friendly tour guide and excellent drivers.
WHAT TO SEE:
**City Highlight (history):
- Saigon Cathedral
- Central Post Office- Inside
- Walking Street & Apartment Cafes
- Opera House
- City Hall
- Thich Quang Duc Monument: a touching story about the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists
**Saigon Unseen:
- Local wet market- Inside
- Nguyen Thien Thuat Oldest Apartment: learn about our rich history and see the real life of local people
- We’ll take you through China Town, stop at a colorful Flower Market & Cambodian Market with a cold drink and snack included
- Visit a breathtaking yet hidden pagoda- Inside
Inclusions
- knowledgeable & Friendly Tour Guide and English Speaking Drivers
- Free Pick Up And Drop Off (Only Hotels In District 1 and District 3). Extra from $3 – $5 For Other Districts
- Helmet
- Snacks - A wonderful snack at Cambodian Maket ( promise you will love it )
- Entry/Admission - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- Entry/Admission - The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Ba Thien Hau Temple
- Entry/Admission - Central Post Office
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Ho Thi Ky Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market is the place which supplies the fresh and beautiful flowers with quite low a price in Ho Chi Minh City such as chrysanthemum, marigold, gerbera, auspicious flower to orchid, rose, sunflower and so on. Flowers are from Dalat, Hanoi and other countries such as Japan, Italy, China… Not only blossoms, but also garment tools and materials are also sold there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument, Corner of Cach Mang Thang Tam & Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Notre Dame
Built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is the most impressive cathedral in Vietnam. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris and built with materials shipped over from France, the cathedral is the religious center for Vietnam’s 6.2 million Catholics.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and once inside, the looping arches, intricately designed marble floors and antiquated telephone boxes all serve as a reminder of the importance the post office played in days before email and mobile phones. Although the architecture is distinctly French, the large portrait of Ho Chi Minh hanging high above everyone at the far end of the building reminds everyone we are definitely in Vietnam. Painted onto walls overhead are two maps of the region; one of them showing the telegraph lines that crisscross Vietnam and Cambodia and the other displaying a map of the Saigon region in 1892.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Municipal Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh; French: Opėra Municipal de Saigon), is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ba Thien Hau Temple, 710 Nguyen Trai Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Ba Thien Hau Temple in Saigon is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess, Mazu. It’s believed that she protects and rescues ships and people on the sea by flying around on a mat or cloud. Mazuism is connected with traditions and beliefs from both Taoism and Buddhism. Mazuism is therefore an incorporation of different aspects and traditions which have merged to form a new belief. You will find this temple in ‘Cholon’ (Chinatown) in District 5, which is roughly a twenty minute drive from the city centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Ho Thi Ky Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market is the place which supplies the fresh and beautiful flowers with quite low a price in Ho Chi Minh City such as chrysanthemum, marigold, gerbera, auspicious flower to orchid, rose, sunflower and so on. Flowers are from Dalat, Hanoi and other countries such as Japan, Italy, China… Not only blossoms, but also garment tools and materials are also sold there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument, Corner of Cach Mang Thang Tam & Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Notre Dame
Built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is the most impressive cathedral in Vietnam. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris and built with materials shipped over from France, the cathedral is the religious center for Vietnam’s 6.2 million Catholics.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and once inside, the looping arches, intricately designed marble floors and antiquated telephone boxes all serve as a reminder of the importance the post office played in days before email and mobile phones. Although the architecture is distinctly French, the large portrait of Ho Chi Minh hanging high above everyone at the far end of the building reminds everyone we are definitely in Vietnam. Painted onto walls overhead are two maps of the region; one of them showing the telegraph lines that crisscross Vietnam and Cambodia and the other displaying a map of the Saigon region in 1892.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Municipal Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh; French: Opėra Municipal de Saigon), is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ba Thien Hau Temple, 710 Nguyen Trai Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Ba Thien Hau Temple in Saigon is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess, Mazu. It’s believed that she protects and rescues ships and people on the sea by flying around on a mat or cloud. Mazuism is connected with traditions and beliefs from both Taoism and Buddhism. Mazuism is therefore an incorporation of different aspects and traditions which have merged to form a new belief. You will find this temple in ‘Cholon’ (Chinatown) in District 5, which is roughly a twenty minute drive from the city centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jonpha
April 2023
As a solo traveller, I had a great time during my motorbike tour. Steven was funny and great in explaining the history HCM.
As a solo traveller, I had a great time during my motorbike tour. Steven was funny and great in explaining the history HCM.rickystream94
April 2023
Just wow! If you don't want to go on an ordinary sightseeing tour, but prefer to explore the city in an unusual way and get to see things tourists don't normally look for or find, then this is for you. This tour is for those who don't care too much about getting to see a specific sight or monumen...
Just wow! If you don't want to go on an ordinary sightseeing tour, but prefer to explore the city in an unusual way and get to see things tourists don't normally look for or find, then this is for you. This tour is for those who don't care too much about getting to see a specific sight or monument (something we're quite used to in Europe), and are more curious about the local life, history and culture. Our guides were young Vietnamese boys/girls with great charism and personalities. I think a big part of the rating goes to them, it was a privilege to get to meet them and exchange stories. Such lovely people! They were all professional but still had good vibes. Big shout out to Mai and Tri, who both did a great job, were super helpful and informative, and shared lots of insights and curious facts. They could also speak really good English. The tour was not boring at all and I think lthe length was just perfect. Moving around with motorbikes could sound a little scary at first, especially if you're not used to the chaos, but the guides were expert drivers, they made us comfortable and I felt safe. I would totally recommend this tour and I'm so glad I've done it.Richard M
April 2023
Took this as a last minute activity on our short visit to HCMC. Booking was easy and communication good. Feli very safe and comfortable as Lui and his colleague negotiated their ways through the crazy traffic! Saw some areas of the city we would otherwise have missed. Overall a good value 4 hours...
Took this as a last minute activity on our short visit to HCMC. Booking was easy and communication good. Feli very safe and comfortable as Lui and his colleague negotiated their ways through the crazy traffic! Saw some areas of the city we would otherwise have missed. Overall a good value 4 hours. Lui was well-informed and spoke good English.304ulad
April 2023
I have loved my riding experience with Mai. She was fun, knowledgeable, super friendly; I felt safe during moto ride … and I miss it :)
I have loved my riding experience with Mai. She was fun, knowledgeable, super friendly; I felt safe during moto ride … and I miss it :)Travel06915115150
April 2023
had an amazing experience with Mai she’s outstanding. I was so pleased with the service received I highly recommend this experience.
had an amazing experience with Mai she’s outstanding. I was so pleased with the service received I highly recommend this experience.Safari38497487165
April 2023
Helen, Tee and Nik were Fab so informative felt like I learnt so much about the city in a few hours! I would defiantly recommend it's a fun authentic way to see the city and you get to see a mixture of sights and some places I wouldn't have known about unless I went on the tour!
Helen, Tee and Nik were Fab so informative felt like I learnt so much about the city in a few hours! I would defiantly recommend it's a fun authentic way to see the city and you get to see a mixture of sights and some places I wouldn't have known about unless I went on the tour!