- Saigon Back Alley Tours - After warm greeting with our friendly guide, we will put on your helmet. then start the adventure.
Our first stop is at a hero monument – the monk Thich Quang Duc who burnt himself during the Vietnam War. You will learn more about the history of the city and the very hard time of the local people during the war.
Next is the time to explore the local life, you may be the only tourists there. We will walk together through Old Apartment Area – beautiful old part of the town and the colorful wholesale Flower Market, get refreshed with local sugarcane juice or a fresh coconut. Your guide will explain for you about local life and how people lives, has fun and makes a living.
Continue your adventure by motorbike through the back alley of Saigon through District 10, 5 and 4, see and learn more about local life through the slum area, and wet markets.
We next go to visit District 5, a part of the china town. on our motorbike you will see the markets and local life of a strong community and neighborhood connection. After stopping at a pagoda, You will be amazed when you see the most beautiful Buddha pagoda in town with ten thousand Buddha statues and beautiful detailed design.
The last stop is at a local coffee shop, the guide will introduce you the art to make the best coffee in the world – Vietnamese coffee. You will enjoy the best Vietnamese coffee while getting to know more about each other, our life as local university students and yours.
Hightlights:
• Old Apartment Area,
• Wholesale Flower market,
• Local wet market
• Thich Quang Duc monument – the famous here burning monk
• Amazing alleyway system of the city.
• Try the best Vietnamese coffee
• Thousand Buddha pagoda.
*For the night option: We will do sight seeing in the local places and also do some food tastings in street food area hidden in the back alleys serving the best foods in town. 3 best street foods and 2 drinks are included in our price.
- Tropical fruit juice refreshments
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Safety with helmets provided
- Authentic Vietnamese coffee
- Fuel surcharges included
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Gratuities
Upon greeting you warmly at your place of stay, we’ll ensure your safety with a helmet and brief you on safety precautions before venturing out on our excursion.
Our itinerary includes:
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LOCAL WET MARKET: Stroll through the bustling market scene, observing the local buying and selling of everyday groceries and fresh produce for culinary preparations.
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OLD APARTMENT AREA: Take a deep dive into the alleyways, exploring places where residents earn their living.
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TEN THOUSAND BUDDHAS PAGODA: Witness the incredible pagoda adorned by dragons and countless Buddha.
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MONUMENT OF THE SELF-IMMOLATION MONK: Delve into a tale of heroism.
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GRASPING LOCAL LIFE IN THE BACK ALLEYS
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VIBRANT WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET
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LOCAL COFFEE SHOP (day tour) or VARIOUS FOOD STALLS (night tour)
For the evening option: Our journey envelops sightseeing at local spots and savouring the city’s best street food in hidden alley eateries. Three top-rate street food items and two beverages are on us.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We offer free pick up in District 1,3,4 and 5. and small extra pick up fee of 120.000VND (5USD) per person will be applied for the other districts. You will pay when you meet our guide.
- This tour is only for guest weight less than 120kg (270lb). If you are 100-120kg (220-270lb) please let me know after booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
