Saigon Historical City Tour

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Jane_G ·

Jan 2026

We enjoyed this interesting half day tour. We went to places we wouldn’t have gone ourselves and learnt a lot about the recent history of Saigon. We also enjoyed the experience of being driven around the city on motorbikes - quite exciting! Win and Linh were great tour guides - friendly, knowledgeable and very competent motorbikes riders. We would happily recommend them as guides.

· Michele_W ·

Oct 2025

Chris did a great job of showing me around the city. He safely drove his motorbike and his English is excellent. Chris is very knowledgeable about Vietnam and it was a great day!

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Overview

Tick off more of Ho Chi Minh City’s historical sights in less time on a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. Rather than navigating HCMC’s manic streets alone, you’ll explore alongside a local guide and get the inside scoop on both well-known attractions and hidden gems. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel is included.

Delve deeper into the history of HCMC
A great choice for first-time visitors and history buffs
Discover historical information that you're unlikely to find in the guidebooks
Included transportation and snacks for a seamless experience

What's Included

Every single thing in the tour.
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Transportation by motorbikes, including fuel and a high-quality, open-face helmet

if your accommodation is out of district 1,3 and 4, we will charge 5$/person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from your accommodation

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 143 reviews

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An enjoyable tour with great guides

Jane_G, Jan 2026

a great day out

Alex_K, Nov 2025

Motorcycle is the way to go if you want to really see Saigon, and this is a very good tour to join. I had a a lot of fun, learned a lot and even got used to the infernal traffic.

Great city tour

Michele_W, Oct 2025

Chris did a great job of showing me around the city. He safely drove his motorbike and his English is excellent. Chris is very knowledgeable about Vietnam and it was a great day!

Great tour

DanniR, Sep 2025

I got to see alot of places that I wouldn’t have got to see. Being on the back of a motorcycle was a lot easier to get around. My guide was Henry. He was lovely and amazing.

Great way to spend half a day in Saigon

Jeff_Y, Sep 2025

You get comfortable riding on the back of a scooter very quickly! It is a great way to see the city city, at street level, where you can feel what's going on around you, as well as see it. My guide, k, provided a lot of wonderful perspective on all the historical locations we explored. He also gave me a lot of great insights into contemporary life Saigon.

A great tour with a...

Femke_v, Jul 2025

A great tour with a really nice guide. Het told us a lot about the history of the city and showed us some very interesting places.

Ho Chi Minh city by scooter

Peggy_M, May 2025

My guide was a young pleasant girl that went all the way to accommodate my requests. She took me to places I would never have seen by myself.

Very safe and enjoyable experience. Our two guides, Jessie and the other tour guide were amazing!

Leida_D, Mar 2025

This was a wonderful experience. Jessie and the other young man (I’m sad I forgot his name) were truly amazing. My 74 year old husband and I felt very safe because they were so reassuring and understanding. I recommend this tour for anyone wanting to go where the locals are. It was wonderful!

Fantastic for an “off the beaten track” tour with Ân and Chris

Ellie_O, Nov 2024

We had a great tour with Chris and An on our first day in Ho Chi Min, both of them were very knowledgeable and polite, adding some great detail to popular spots, while also taking us to some more non-touristy locations. The tour had a great variety of places and our guides made us feel safe and were very entertaining. Highly recommend.

Great for first time visitors who like history

Eric_C, Nov 2024

Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Geat overview for first timer. Exciting to get around via motorbike

Half Day Motorbike Adventure

Bryan_B, Nov 2024

We had a great experience. Linh and Nguyen were wonderful tour guides. We didn't want an all day tour and this half day experience was perfect.

Unknown stories

Diana_R, Nov 2024

Learning about how Mr Light smuggled guns into the city at night time and how a monk sacrificed himself for the people

Great experience

Tobias_H, May 2024

The tour was pretty amazing;the guide was very experienced and showed me several non-touristic places.Definitely recommended!

A great history tour of Saigon for first time travellers to Vietnam

Sebastian_A, Aug 2022

Henry was an awesome tour guide and really made this tour come to life. He made me feel comfortable riding around in a moped and we covered some awesome sites around the city. As a solo traveller, this felt like having a Saigon local show you around with all of the stories and passion that comes with. Some highlights include: The oldest Post Office, Book St, The Venerable Thich Quang Duc, Ba Thien Hau Temple and generally just cruising around Saigon and taking in the atmosphere.