Our Tours
We have tours of all types to satisfy your curiosity in Saigon. They include our key sights ‘signature’ tour, street-food dining, motorbike tours, and many more. See our yours list below then contact us with your selected tour. To see the depth of Ho Chi Minh combine tours to see the many aspects of our lively and inviting city.
You can add one of our experiences to your tour option to give a more complete feel for the city
City Tour - by scooter
Ride on a scooter along with your tour guide and not only see the city sights but experience the sounds, smells and sights of this bustling city. All our tour guides are well trained in safe riding with a passenger. If you are new to a scooter, do not worry, our guides will show you how to safely mount, ride and dismount from a bike. They are also very skilful in navigating the streets of Saigon, even with passengers that are heavier than themselves.
Our ‘signature’ key sights tour takes our guests to all the most famous sites. these include :-
The Central Post office, another example of an exquisite French Colonial building, but still a functioning Post office. Why not send a postcard home?
The Notre Dame Cathedral - yes, you read that right. We have our own version of the famous Parisian icon right here in Ho Chi Minh. It stands as a tribute to the rich history of the country boasting many French colonial buildings.
The Independence Palace was once the Presidential Palace of Soth Vietnam and is now a government building of a unified Vietnam.
not only does Saigon have a large number of beautiful French buildings, it also has a number of Chinese Temples. Tradition has it that Chinese people escaping the Chin dynasty travelled by sea to Vietnam and built these temples, often in tribute to the Goddess of the Sea as thanks for their sae journey. Our tour includes the Chinese Temple Chùa bà Thiên Hậu.
Price $34 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Solo or groups. We provide a guide with a bike for each person.
City ‘Key Sights’ Tour - by jeep
This version uses a jeep to tour around the city. Why not stand out in a unique vehicle as we show your round. This is a great option for those who do not feel comfortable with a scooter. you still have an open air feeling in the jeep and will be taken to the key sights of Saigon.
Our ‘signature’ key sights tour takes our guests to all the most famous sites. these include :-
This tour itinerary is the same as the scooter tour except that you will stop at a ‘chill’ bar which is a great place to ask your guide about Ho Chi Minh.
Price $74 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Groups of at least 2 people. If you have someone in your group who would prefer 4 wheels to 2, then the jeep tour is a good option.
Street Food Tour
Vietnamese food is known for being both healthy and delicious. You can enjoy guilt-free feasting with this super healthy cuisine that has the Vietnamese people known as the healthiest people in the world!
We have every kind of traditional dish available on these tours, ranging from Pho (Vietnamese beef stock noodles) to jumbo spring rolls in their transparent rice wrappers, handmade with fresh ingredients.
Our guides will take you to the best spots for street food. After all, why eat like a tourist when you can eat like a local?
Amongst other dishes and treats you will have options to try the following dishes:-
Vietnamese pancakes (Bánh xèo)
Beef stew/broken rice (Phở/hủ tiếu/bún bò)
Vietnamese Pizza
Grilled lemongrass beef
Coconut ice cream/flan/yogurt/ sweet soup
See our food & drink page for food descriptions - and be tempted!
If you have a special dietary requirement, please let us know and we will ensure your tour accommodates this. If you are vegetarian or vegan just let us know or why not join our plant based street food tour.
Price $39 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Solo or groups. We provide a guide with a bike for each person.
Plant-Based Street Food Tour
If you are a vegan or vegetarian, or just feel like something different, then you should try our plant-based street tour. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Vietnam giving a long culinary history of vegan and vegetarian food.
We will take you to both vegan restaurants and street food spots alike. Here you will experience plant-based Pho (Vietnamese ramen), Vietnamese desserts and make your own Vietnamese pancakes, all with our knowledgeable guides.
Also, we promise not to stuff you with food and will take you to see one or two of the key sights of Ho Chi Minh on the way, giving you some time between meals!
Price $39 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Solo travellers or groups.
Alleyways and walking streets
In most cities alleyways are something of a no-go. However, in Ho Chi Minh much of the city life is within the alleyway network, running through much of the city.
We will take you through the alleyways and to the flower market, pausing for some famous Vietnamese dessert. After this you will head along the back-alleys with your guide, stopping at some tiny coffee shops nestled within the alleys for coffee or one of the imaginative cool drinks. You will also eat in an authentic alley restaurant before heading to Biu Vien Walking street, the liveliest street full of bars, music and dancers on podiums in the street. After this you disappear back into the alleys for a drink or two in one of the small bars hidden in the alleys.
Price $39 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Solo travellers or groups.
Saigon Shopping Tour
Saigon is full of options for the fashionistas and ‘shopaholics’. Whether you are looking for a traditional Vietnamese Áo dài dress, delicious foods or an authentic household item, we have the right tour for you. How better to remember Vietnam than with a tangible quality souvenir that you picked yourself in Ho Chi Minh.
Lacquerware shop: Where you can choose for yourself exquisite handicrafts through the talented hands of diverse lacquer artisans such as: Vases, glasses, jars, bags, traditional confectionery and more.
Chinese Wholesale Market: This is the largest wholesale market in the central district, with local prices so you don't need to worry about paying a high price. Just enjoy the experience of buying jams, confectionery, cashews, chestnuts, clothes, hats, Vietnamese hairpins, etc.
Bitis Chain: This is a famous Vietnamese footwear chain. Here, you can choose a pair of international quality genuine shoes at a very Vietnamese price.
Saigon Central Market: An air-conditioned underground shopping mall. You will find this indoor shopping area very enticing. Browse the options and chose from a variety of clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery with diverse designs at affordable prices.
An Ao Dao (Vietnamese traditional dress) can be sewn while you watch, ready for you to wear straight away, ready for some glamorous photos around Saigon!
We suggest you contact us advance to discuss your preferences and we can suggest options that work for you.
Price $39 USD pax
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Tour type
Solo travellers or groups.
Mekong Delta Private Tour
This tour leaves Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) altogether and focuses on the beautiful Mekong Delta in the nearby provinces of Ben Tre and Trà Vinh. Here you will have the chance to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in Vietnam, experience some of the food of the ‘deep south’ and even paddle your way along the Mekong River, the longest river in South East Asia. Our guides will ensure you make memories on this amazing tour.
Tour details:-
- We collect you from your hotel
- Cruise on the Mekong river and absorb the view of the riverbanks, and the islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix.
- Land on Unicorn island and visit a bee-farm and enjoy honey tea.
- Have your photo taken with one of the world’s best known predators , a -python! (Don’t worry we’ll keep you safe :-)
- Move on to a visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies (Ben-Tre province) -Take a countryside drive in an electric car
- Visit an orchard of tropical fruits, enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to Southern traditional music.
- Rowing sampan in small canals (some say this is the highlight of the day)
- Take a traditional Vietnamese lunch
- Return to My Tho station
- Stop by Vinh Trang pagoda - a Buddhist Temple
- Arrive back at your hotel in Saigon
Included:
- Transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Bottle water, lunch, boat trip, Honey tea, Tropical fruits, coconut water.
Price
2 pax: 75 usd/pax
3-4 pax: 60 usd/pax
5-8 pax: 53 usd/pax
9 pax+: 40usd/paxTour size: for two or more guests
Duration 7-8 hours
Tour type
Groups of two or more guests.
Time
Departure times from 7am to 9am. We will collect you from your hotel. The travel time to the Mekong Delta is 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh.
Mekong Delta ‘non-touristy’ Tour
If you feel like getting away from the tourist world of travel and at the same time experience some of the beauty of Vietnam, try our Mekong Delta ‘non-touristy’ tour.
Tour details:-
No visit to Vietnam would be complete without experiencing the province of Ben Tre and this special tour is unique because you get to see the countryside by luxury SUV. Amongst other sights are the majestic Mekong river and a boat trip to islands in the Mekong Delta itself. This tour includes a cycle trip deeper into the forest where travel by vehicle would be almost impossible. This private tour takes you off the beaten path to meet locals and understand more about the Southwest Vietnam lifestyle.
Highlights:
- Collection for your group at the hotel
- A Boat trip along the river to visit a brick kiln factory, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house.
- Staying away from tourist attractions!
- Cycling tour to explore around a village under coconut row.
- Floating on the boat among the river in Mekong Delta to mingle with traders
- Rowing sampan along the water coconut canals with beautiful tropical scenery
- Enjoy a local delicacy with strong flavour and savoury dishes
-Lunch with a local family at their house
Inclusions:
- Private car pick up and drop off, motor boat, rowing boat
- English speaking tour guide
- Tropical fruits and honey tea
- Entrance fees, bottle water, bicycles
Price
2 pax: 107 usd/pax
3-4 pax: 80 usd/pax
5-8 pax: 55 usd/pax
9 pax+: 45usd/paxTour size: for two or more guests
Duration 7-9 hours
Tour type
Groups of two or more guests.
Time
Departure times from 7am to 9am. We will collect you from your hotel. The travel time to the Mekong Delta is 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh.