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Ho Chi Minh City Tours: 15 Ways to Take Saigon On

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Saigon is loud, flat and easiest from the back of a motorbike. These 15 cover the tunnels north of town, the war museums, the street food after dark and the delta runs that leave before seven.

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Bún Bò Huế in District 3
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

1.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend about four hours behind a licensed Saigon driver, eating local dishes and exploring districts most visitors miss. Expect Bún Bò Huế, bánh mì, bánh khọt, grilled banana with sticky rice, dessert, markets, flower streets, and historic sites. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female-driver and car options available.

“Tonight was great. Tom and team were amazing! They took care of every need we had. The drivers were extremely safe and took amazing care of my family and most importantly my children. The food also was so tasty!”

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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - The first food stop sets the pace
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

2.Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,066 reviews · from $37

At about 5:30 PM, an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver collect you from many Ho Chi Minh City hotels. Over four hours, you ride through District 10, Nguyen Trai Street, across Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, and into District 4, stopping for grilled oysters, rice paper salad, noodles, barbecue, dessert, and other local dishes. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested with six hours’ notice.

“Great experience. Henry took us to areas of the city we never would have found on our own. . His English was excellent and really enjoyed conversing with him. The food was amazing and riding on the motor scooter really gave a unique HCM experience. Highly recommend”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Riding through Saigon with a local student guide
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

3.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45

Join local student guides such as Long, Ted, Thu, or Peter for a four-hour private food tour by motorbike or car. Expect eight tastings, back-alley eateries, city stories, and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Hotel pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5, with a vegetarian menu available.

“Harley was the most excellent guide. She is very good at driving her scooter and I felt safe. She explained everything very well.”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Barbecue streets and bo la lot bring the strongest local flavors
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

4.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, or Harry. Start with hotel pickup by taxi, then visit local food stalls and restaurants in districts such as 3 and 10. Expect generous portions, several dishes, drinks, plenty of walking, and possible stops at the flower market.

“Our family of 4 had a great tour with Vejo from the Street Food Man. He took us to District 3 & 10 and spoke about the Vietnamese culture while we feasted on local foods. Each tasty bite was prepared fresh for us as we learned how to eat iRead more”

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A Taste of Vietnam - Starting with banh trang nuong and a cold beer
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A Taste of Vietnam

5.A Taste of Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,996 reviews · from $85

Join Back of the Bike Tours at 6 pm for a four-hour scooter food tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver-guide handles the traffic while you sample banh trang nuong, clams, grilled frog, hot-stone beef, banh uot, crab noodle soup, beer, and frozen yogurt. Guides such as Phuc, Uyen, Anh, and Oanh have led this route.

“The weather was so nice tonight and my tour guide was also very nice and friendly. I enjoyed riding the motorcycle with her! ♥️ The food selection was amazing and truly is a quick taste of Vietnam. I’ll definitely come back with my family!”

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CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network - What happens at the 7:30am or noon departure
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CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network

6.CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,828 reviews · from $22Best value

Join ACE TRAVELS for a five to six hour trip from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Choose a 7:30am or noon departure, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and learn how Viet Cong forces hid, lived, built traps, and operated underground. Guides such as Harry and Bob are known for clear, lively explanations.

“It was a well conducted tour. Our guide Harry (dont know his vietnamese name) was funny and informative. They picked us at 8.20 and we were dropped back at 1.30. We went to the cu chi tunnels and then onto an agency that creates lacquRead more”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City - Nguyen Thien Thuat brings grilled bananas and District 3 life
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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

7.Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,667 reviews · from $29

Ride pillion with a local guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours of food and sightseeing. You may visit Le Van Tam Park, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ban Co Market, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and Chinatown. Guides such as Peter, Jack, Ricky, and Kelly explain each dish and help with dietary needs.

“We were met by Roger & his team and assigned our mounts & drivers for the tour. The whole evening was such a brilliant experience. Actually being on a scooter/bike in the throng of the traffic was mad (in a great way). Every food stop Read more”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - District 10: Flowers, night markets, and a food-loving neighborhood
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

8.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours riding behind skilled local drivers through Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for street food, seafood, desserts, drinks, a flower market, and a pagoda inside an apartment building. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Guides such as Thuy, Albert, Grace, and Eugene add local stories and practical food tips.

“Thuy and Lucy were fantastic! We had an incredible time experiencing Ho Chi Minh City on motorbikes—not only enjoying amazing food but also learning about the culture and exploring a variety of districts beyond D1, where we stayed. They were knowledgeable, kind, and made the night unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!”

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Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Tour with Student | Saigon Adventure - Starting with the cathedral and Central Post Office
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Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Tour with Student | Saigon Adventure

9.Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Tour with Student | Saigon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,697 reviews · from $23

Ride pillion with an English-speaking student guide and driver through Ho Chi Minh City for 3 to 4 hours. See the cathedral, post office, Opera House, City Hall, War Museum area, local markets, Chinatown, the Burning Monk Monument, an old apartment block, and a hidden pagoda. Pickup is free in Districts 1 and 3.

“As I had never been on a motorbike before, I was a bit anxious, but I needn’t have been. Stella and her team were fantastic! In addition to the experience of being on a moped in the Saigon traffic, the tour itself was really interesting and informative!”

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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option - Starting with bun thit nuong and spring rolls in District 1
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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

10.Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,638 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Annie, Amy, LB, or Hannah. Taste bun thit nuong, spring rolls, banh mi, and fruit smoothie while visiting Ho Thi Ky flower market, Chinatown’s ghost apartments, Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, District 7, and District 4.

“We booked a tour for New Year’s Eve. LB was a SUPERSTAR finding alternative plans every time a food stall in their intended itinerary was closed for rhe holiday. He kept a really good vibe all the way through, telling us interesting facts about Saigon while bringing us the most delicious and authentic street food.”

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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market: food among the flower stalls
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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

11.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Follow guides such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, or Ted through Districts 3, 10, and 5 for 10 tastings, Saigon beer, market walks, and local food stops. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Expect about 2.5 km of walking, taxi transfers, and plenty of food.

“You walk and see parts of Ho Chi Minh you would not alone, you taste the delicious street food, and you learn a bit of cultural history.”

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Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and grilled oysters
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Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

12.Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · from $25

Spend four hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City from a scooter with an English-speaking guide. Visit Thich Quang Duc’s memorial, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, a District 4 floating market, and a secret wartime basement. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“I had an amazing day with Katie, this is truly the best way to see Saigon. She was so fun and helpful, I learned so much about the city that I wouldn’t have learned if I tried to explore on my own. I was sad when the tour ended because I wantRead more”

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Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour - The Saigon Opera House starts the evening
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Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour

13.Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,187 reviews · from $39

Join guides such as Lily, Jasmine, Aria, or Vivian for a 3.5-hour evening ride through Ho Chi Minh City. Sit behind a female Ao Dai-clad driver, visit old apartment buildings and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and taste local street food. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Vivian was amazing! She deserves a raise and promotion, very kind and funny, kept you safe and taught me so much”

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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep - Starting at the Saigon Opera House
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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

14.Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,164 reviews · from $71

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City in a private open-air U.S. Army Jeep with a separate driver and English-speaking guide. In about four hours, visit the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and major French colonial sights. Guides such as Hoa, Hao, Kent, and Ken are known for lively history talks.

“We really enjoyed the tour. The guide was very competent and spoke with great knowledge about the city. The additional food tour included delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes. For the evening tour, considering the heavy traffic on the streets, I recommend bringing a face mask.”

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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter - Banh xeo and banh khot bring the crunch
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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

15.Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 944 reviews · from $49

You’ll spend about four hours riding pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, stopping for seven Vietnamese dishes, including bun thit nuong, banh xeo, and banh khot. Pickup is free in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Kay, Danny, Hannah, and Jackie may tailor food choices to allergies or vegetarian needs.

“I booked this tour on the Viator app just a couple of hours before it started and it turned out to be the highlight of my trip to Ho Chi Minh City. As a solo traveler on a business trip with only two days to explore, I wanted to experience the street Read more”

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