Ho Chi Minh City Private Motorbike Tour 3-4 Hours
Ride the back streets of Cholon and stop where locals eat
A private motorbike tour of Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide covers the downtown landmarks (Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office), then cuts into Cholon's narrow alleys to visit the 18th-century Bà Thiên Hậu Temple, Tam Son Pagoda, and the flower market, with street food and coffee included. The guide speaks English, pickup is included, and children are welcome from age 13.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Ho Chi Minh City landmarks
- Visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- See Saigon Central Post Office
- Explore Chinatown and local eateries
- Visit Chua Van Phat Temple
- Browse famous local flower market
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral 15m
- Saigon Central Post Office 15m
- Cholon 15m
What’s included
- Private motorbike transportation with a trained local guide.
- bottled water at the stops.
- street food and coffee included at the tour's food and market stops.
- all fees and taxes.
- hotel pickup.
Times
- Every day 08:00 14:00
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Operated by Golden Vietnam Travel
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The experience
You ride on the back of a motorbike with your guide for three to four hours, moving through downtown Ho Chi Minh City and into Cholon, the old Chinatown district. The route hits the major colonial-era stops: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral with its twin bell towers built between 1863 and 1880, and the Central Post Office nearby, constructed in the late 19th century with Gothic and Renaissance details. But the real day opens up once you leave the main streets and head into Cholon's back alleys, where the guide knows which hole-in-the-wall spots serve the best dumplings and roasted meat.
The motorbike lets you cover ground that a walking tour would take twice as long to reach. You stop at the 18th-century Bà Thiên Hậu Temple with its intricately carved roof, then Tam Son Pagoda and the flower market: a sprawling local market that sells fresh blooms from around Vietnam. Bình Tây Market and An Đông Market appear on some routes, depending on what your guide thinks you should see that day. Street food and coffee are built into the stops, so you're eating where locals eat, not at a tourist restaurant.
Your guide is a trained local who speaks English and knows the neighborhoods well enough to explain what you're standing in front of: the history, the traditions, why a temple sits where it does, what the vendors are selling. Bottled water comes with you, and the pickup from your hotel is included in the price. The pace is steady but not rushed. This is a sightseeing tour, not a racing experience.
Is this one for you?The motorbike covers more ground than walking would in the same time, so you reach Cholon's alleys and the flower market without spending the afternoon just getting there. The pace is steady, not rushed, and the stops are built around where locals actually eat and shop.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Cholon and why does the tour spend time there?
Cholon is Ho Chi Minh City's old Chinatown district, a maze of narrow back streets filled with hole-in-the-wall eateries, markets and temples. The tour goes there to show you where locals actually eat and shop: the 18th-century Bà Thiên Hậu Temple with its carved roof, Tam Son Pagoda, Bình Tây Market for produce and spices, and An Đông Market for textiles and handicrafts.
How long is the motorbike tour and what does it include?
The tour runs three to four hours and includes private transportation on the motorbike, bottled water, street food and coffee at the stops, and all fees and taxes. Your guide speaks English, pickup from your hotel is included, and children are welcome from age 13.
What are Saigon Notre Dame and the Central Post Office?
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is a downtown landmark built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, with two bell towers reaching 58 meters high. The Central Post Office stands nearby, constructed between 1886 and 1891 with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. Both are relics of Vietnam's French colonial period and now tourist attractions.
Is this tour safe for someone who has never ridden a motorbike before?
The tour is designed for all fitness levels and the guide is trained and experienced. You sit as a passenger on the back, not driving yourself. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers, so mention any concerns when you book.
What is the flower market like?
The flower market is a sprawling local vendor space where growers sell fresh blooms from around Vietnam. It's a working market, not a tourist attraction, so you see what locals buy and how the market operates during the day.
Ho Chi Minh City Private Motorbike Tour 3-4 Hours
3h–4h · EN · at your hotel
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