Private Saigon History, Hidden Gems & Culture Motorbike Tour

Tour Overview

Hop on the back of our motorbikes like a true local, and let us guide you through the heart and soul of Ho Chi Minh City. This immersive tour takes you beyond the tourist trail—exploring iconic landmarks, hidden wartime relics, colorful markets, and authentic neighborhoods.

As we weave through multiple districts, you’ll experience the shift from historic downtown to lively local areas, taste Vietnamese specialties, and engage in real conversations about the country’s past, present, and future.

Highlights

• 🏰 Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office – French colonial architecture and rich history
• 🏛️ Independence Palace – A key site from the Vietnam War
• 🔥 The Burning Monk Memorial – Learn the powerful story behind the photo
• 🔒 Secret Bunker Café – Hidden war-era tunnel with strong Vietnamese coffee
• 🌸 Local Markets – Practice Vietnamese, sample fruits, and enjoy sugarcane juice
• 🏮 Chinatown & Ancient Temple – Explore vibrant streets and sacred sites

Itinerary

⏰ Duration: 4–4.5 hours
📍 Starting Point: Guest’s hotel or a central meeting spot (flexible)

• Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel in District 1
• Gear up on the back of our comfortable, local-style motorbikes

1. Historic Landmarks Deep Dive

• Cruise past Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Independence Palace
• Hear the full story—complete with rare historical photos of each site
• Pause at the spot where the Burning Monk changed the courseof Vietnam’s history

2. “Spy House” Coffee & Secret Tunnel

• Venture off the beaten path to a hidden café once used as a VC weapons bunker
• Sip authentic Vietnamese coffee in the mysterious Spy House setting
• Crawl through the original tunnel entrance up to the café’s 3rd floor

3. Flower & Outdoor Markets + Local Bites

• Wander through a colorful flower market, then an open-air food market
• Learn fun Vietnamese phrases to bargain like a pro
• Sample fresh tropical fruits and sugarcane juice
• Choose your food pairing:
  • Broken rice with BBQ pork, or
  • A steaming bowl of local noodle soup

4. Chinatown’s Temples & Lantern Streets

• Explore one of Saigon’s oldest, most striking temples in Chợ Lớn
• Zip through Silk Street stalls flashing vibrant fabrics
• Stroll down Lantern Street, where colors and lights celebrate Chinese New Year year-round

🔚 Tour Conclusion

• Return to District 1.
• Drop-off at your hotel (or request to be left at any nearby café or market)

Check out our tour pictures

✅ Tour Price Includes

🍽️ Food & Drinks

• Fruit tasting (morning slot)
• Choice of one main dish:
  • Broken rice with BBQ pork
  • Noodle soup
  • Banh Mi
• Grilled rice paper snack (afternoon & evening slot)
• Traditional Vietnamese coffee
• Sugarcane juice with kumquat or bottled water

🛵 Transportation

• Motorbike ride with fuel and helmet
• Free hotel pick-up & drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4
• Pick-up at Saigon Opera House for other areas or +$5 USD hotel pickup

🧰 Equipment & Safety

• Hand sanitizer
• Rain poncho
• Helmet
• Accident insurance

👨‍🏫 Guides & Drivers

• Local English-speaking guide
• Professional driver

🎁 A lovely gift

• A lovely gift to remember Saigon with us
• Get your free Saigon Food & Drink Guide – a PDF will be sent to you after the tour
• With each booking, you help provide a meal to someone in need. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Please note:

You can customize the tour if you have visited the main historical sites. We can change some local sites to substitute for you

• Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda
• The old quarter
• The biggest market in Chinatown.
• Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Slum Areas Life
• The Pink Church
• Saigon Rivers
• A maze of alleys in gangster town

Where we’ll meet

Saigon Opera House
07 Công trường Lam Sơn Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000

We can pick you up at your hotel in districts 1, 3, or 4.

Why Choose Saigon Taste Tours?

“Satisfaction – We Live It. You’ll Love It.”

🏢 Licensed & Trusted

• We are a legally registered travel company and tour operator, certified by the Department of Planning and Investment in Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam National Tourism Administration. Your experience is backed by professionalism, safety, and compliance

✨ Authentic Local Experiences

• Explore Vietnam through the eyes of passionate local guides. We’re not just tour leaders – we’re storytellers, food lovers, and proud ambassadors of our culture, ready to share personal perspectives and hidden gems.

🤝 Genuine Connections

• We don’t just welcome guests—we welcome new friends. Our tours are built on warmth, kindness, and meaningful connections that go beyond the typical tourist experience.

🌆 Live Like a Local

• Skip the tourist traps and discover Saigon as locals do. From hidden street food spots to cultural insights, we show you the real city.

💯 Love It or It’s Free

• We’re so confident you’ll enjoy your experience with us, we offer a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.

😊 100% Enjoyment – 0% Worry – Lots of Smiles

• Let us handle everything. All you need to bring is your curiosity (and appetite!). We’ll take care of the rest.

🛡 Safety First

• Your well-being matters. Every tour includes accident insurance for peace of mind while exploring with us.

Cancellation policy

• 1 day Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund.