Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Gems & Back Alleys by Motorbike with Local Students
Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Gems & Back Alleys by Motorbike with Local Students
Join us to visit Ho Chi Minh City by weaving back alleys, see hidden gems and learn about the local life on the back of two wheels. We will do the following things which are missed on Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour by bus, minivan or car: #1: Visit THE MONUMENT OF A MONK who self-immolated to protest alleged persecution of Buddhists. #2: Wander THE OLDEST APARTMENT BUILDING area in the city.
#3: Troll into the non-sleeping COLORFUL WHOLE FLOWER MARKET in narrow alleys. #4: See strange things at a LOCAL WET MARKET. #5: Admire the beauty of TEN THOUSAND BUDDHA STATUES in a small hidden pagoda in an alley.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Stopping at a green memorial park, you learn about the less-known history and the heart-broken story about Thich Quang Duc monk who burned himself until death in order to protest the way Ngo Dinh Diem - President of the South Vietnam treated Buddhism. The huge statue and large-sized relief are worth seeing but missed by most of the tourists.
20 minutesNguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
Are you curious about how Saigon people lived 50 years ago? We will take you to an apartment building area since 1969, which has not been changed so much. Small apartments, wrought iron windows, wooden louver shutters, cement tiles, structures, materials and people still remain.
20 minutesHo Thi Ky Flower Market
The wet local market next to Ho Thi Ky sells everything, from commodities to clothes, from raw foods, live animals, pork organ meat to amazing street foods. Let’s “đi chợ” (go to market) like local people.
30 minutesChua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
After admire the beauty of the alley pagoda and Buddha statues, we weave around District 5 to learn about Saigon China Town which has a unique culture and is a bustling trading area.
30 minutesSaigon Scooter Tours
Before returning to your hotel and saying good bye, we have time to sit at a local coffee shop to enjoy cups of Vietnamese coffee and chatting leisurely about the city and learn about each other better.
30 minutesIncluded
- English-speaking drivers
- Transportation by motorbike, including fuel and a high-quality, open-face helmet
- Special Vietnamese coffee "Cafe Sua Da" & Mineral water
- Free pick up and drop off at your hotel in District 1, 3, 4, 10 or at Saigon Opera House
- Entry/Admission - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- Entry/Admission - The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Scooter Tours
- Entry/Admission - Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
- Entry/Admission - Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Extra fee $5 USD paid directly to the guide if pick up or drop off out of District 1, 3, 4, 10
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.