Backstreet Saigon by Vintage Vespa Ride

TOUR OVERVIEW

Step into the vibrant heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City in the most thrilling way possible from the back of a classic Vespa. This Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My Port takes you beyond the usual tourist paths, weaving through lively backstreets, colorful local markets, hidden temples, and cultural landmarks that most visitors never see. Feel the wind in your hair as your experienced driver navigates you into the city’s true soul, where history, tradition, and modern life blend seamlessly.

This excursions is perfect for:

• Crave authentic, immersive experiences beyond standard sightseeing tours.
• Enjoy the thrill of riding a motorbike while staying safe with professional local drivers.
• Want to connect with everyday Saigon life from markets and pagodas to coffee culture and hidden alleyways.
• Have limited time in port but want to see the best of Ho Chi Minh City efficiently.

FULL ITINERARY

Are you looking for an adventurous motorbike tour around the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City? Do you want to experience this vibrant city like a true local? Different from the Cruise and other booking offices, our Ho Chi Minh day tour from Phu My Port is an exciting, authentic and efficient way to explore this city at its best.

Pickup at Port with Warm Welcome

Our friendly guide and driver will greet you right at the port entrance gate, holding a welcome sign with your name. After a comfortable transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to the city center, we arrive at the Vespa meeting point where your adventure begins. From there, the anticipated adventure from the back of a Vespa will begin where you explore its hidden charms and cultures that are not normally seen on the crowded tourist routes.

Morning Vespa Adventure to Hidden Charms of Saigon

Hop on the back of a vintage Vespa and let the city unfold before your eyes. This isn’t just a ride, it’s a journey into the beating heart of Saigon, where every turn reveals a new story. Every street corner buzzes with life, and every stop immerses you in local sights, sounds, and flavors few travelers ever experience.

The first stop of our ride is theTao Dan Park to visit the bird lovers’ club, opened only from 6 am to 9 am daily. After that, we will head into the Thich Quang Duc Monument, dedicated to the Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11th June 1963. Photographs of his self-immolation were circulated widely across the world and brought attention to the policies of the Diệm government. John F. Kennedy said in reference to the photograph, “No news picture in history has generated so much emotion around the world as that one”. Next, the Vespa driver will stop at the Flower market where you can quickly snap some shots of beautiful flowers being sold there.

Later in the day, you also have the chance to pass by the Ong Bon Pagoda or the Nhi Phu Temple which were built by the Fujian Congregation. As locals often come here to praise the Gods for good health and fortune, you will get a glimpse into the religious life of the majority of Vietnamese people while marveling at the gilded carvings and immersing in the aroma of burning incenses. Then, you will take a stroll through a small fabric alley, and before long, reach the Chinese medicine street market to learn about “thuoc bac” and “thuoc tau”.

Transition to City Landmarks

Say goodbye to the Vespa driver, we continue exploring this bustling city by visiting some of the most important architectural works such as the Saigon Old Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. We finish our day with some shopping time at the Ben Thanh Market, a very popular tourist spot mainly due to its rich history and prime location. The market offers a wide selection of goods ranging from faux Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.

Drop-off at Phu My Port

After a day packed with sights, sounds, and flavors, relax on the drive back to Phu My Port, arriving with plenty of time before your cruise departure. As the sun begins to set in this lively city, you will be driven back to the port.

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