Hidden Saigon City Tour by foot and cyclo Private
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
- Product code: GHSEP
Learn about Saigon’s history and architecture all the while discovering local life. First by foot and then by cyclo, we will take you on a journey through the city’s past, from the French influence to the Vietnam war and delight in local specialties as we explore the small alleys of this busy Southeast Asian city.
Attractions:
Notre Dame Cathedral
Reunification Palace
Thich Quang Duc monument
Flower market
PRICE: 45 USD DURATION: ½ Day TIMING: Morning + Evening LEVEL: Novice TOUR CODE: GHVE
Inclusions:
Water
Drinks
Snacks
Cyclo
Departs: Twice a day
Distance: 5 KM
Group: 2-14
Meet: City Post Office (link)
Starts: 8:00 AM
Finish: 12:00 PM
Kid-friendly tour
Tour itinerary:
Start time: 8:00 AM End time: 12:00 PM
The Saigon city tour begins in front of the City Post office. Please aim to arrive about 15 minutes early for a quick briefing before setting off. Be sure to remember your camera as you will want to capture some of the best sights Saigon has to offer!
With no two days the same in Saigon we have a flexible itinerary to show our guests the best side of each unique day, whilst ensuring every adventure is a unique and exciting one!
The tour includes many key stops including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace and each extra minute is made up of exploring the lesser-known Saigon too! With local markets, Vietnamese snacks, local style coffee and other secrets along the route. The route will also pass Coffee Biet Dong where our guide will explain its fascinating and surprising past.
The walking tour ends at the flower market, where we’ll stop for some local drinks before hopping on the Cyclo to tour the city.
What’s included:
Alleyways of Saigon
This is a real hidden city adventure with lots of chances to explore the way locals do. Enjoy a city tour that will take you to a very different Saigon from that seen by the majority of tourists. Our vision is to give you a unique insight into the interesting workings of this chaotic, vibrant city. Showing you what life is like in this thriving Vietnamese city.
Cyclo Driver
This tour uses Cycle-Rickshaws drivers and a professional guide. These are your local experts at negotiating the congestion of the urban city and will transport you along our specially planned route. The Cycle Rickshaw is a fading trade in modern Saigon and we are happy to support this unique transport experience.
Local Fare
A delicious range of snacks, drinks and clean water are also provided throughout the tour.
Your guide
An experienced English speaking, local leader will host you on this trip who is well-spoken, very well informed, and charming. Our leaders are often cited as being the main highlight of the tour. We use local leaders who have a passion for their country and are always well informed on topics ranging from history, cuisine and importantly local customs and cultures. Our leaders will take pride in introducing you to every aspect of their country.
2-14
This tour is guaranteed for a minimum of just 2 travelers. And we limit the group size to only 14 travelers so that you get all the attention you want in an intimate group.
Kid’s prices:
Kids' Prices - This is the perfect way to engage the young ones, so no reason to leave the kids at the hotel. And to help families we offer discounts to all children aged 15 years and below:
Ages 0 to 4 years - 50% off
Ages 5 to 12 years - 30% off
Ages 13 to 15 years - 10% off
