Saigon Motorbike City Tour: Female Riders & Secret Bunker

Summary

Ride Saigon’s streets, taste its stories, and share laughs with locals

You’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s wild traffic with a local female guide, stop at landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Temple, slip underground into a secret wartime café bunker, and share lunch at a spot locals love. Expect honest stories and small surprises—this tour leaves you feeling connected long after your helmet comes off.

What’s the experience like?

You know that first moment you hop on the back of a motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City? It’s loud, warm, and kind of thrilling — I clung to my helmet and tried not to look too nervous. My guide, Linh, wore this bright ao dai that fluttered as we zipped through traffic. She grinned at me in the mirror and said, “Ready?” I wasn’t sure if I was, but off we went anyway. The city smells like exhaust mixed with sweet coffee and something frying on a street cart. We passed the Notre-Dame Cathedral — those red bricks looked softer than I expected against all the scooters and noise.

We stopped at the Central Post Office next. It’s not just a tourist thing; locals actually mail stuff here. Inside it was cooler, echoing with footsteps and voices bouncing off the high ceiling. Linh pointed out an old phone booth and told me about her grandfather sending letters during the war — her voice got quiet for a second. Later at Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, she explained what happened there in 1963; cars honked behind us but it felt heavy standing by that statue. I didn’t expect to feel so much just standing on a sidewalk.

Lunch was some kind of noodle dish (I forgot the name, honestly) at a tiny spot where everyone seemed to know Linh. She laughed when I tried to pronounce it — probably butchered it completely — but nobody minded. Afterward we ducked into Đỗ Phủ Café, which looks normal until you see the trapdoor leading down to this cramped bunker lined with old maps and radios. The air down there is thick — maybe just my nerves or maybe history itself.

The last stop was Thiên Hậu Temple in Chinatown; incense hung in the air so thick you could almost taste it. A woman handed me a coil to light for luck — my fingers smelled like smoke for hours after. On the way back, Linh asked what surprised me most about Saigon. I think it was how open people are here; even quick conversations feel real somehow. There’s still so much buzzing in my head from that ride — not just sights but stories, little moments that stick around longer than you’d think.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Saigon landmarks and culture

• Ride with local female guide
• Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Visit Saigon Central Post Office
• Pass Saigon Opera House
• Pass Reunification Palace
• Visit Thích Quảng Đức Memorial
• Visit Thien Hau Temple
• Stop at Đỗ Phủ Café and wartime bunker
• Enjoy one local dish break
• Engage in cultural conversation

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are both included in your booking.

What main attractions are visited during this Saigon motorbike tour?

The tour visits Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace (from outside), Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, Thiên Hậu Temple, and Đỗ Phủ Café with its hidden bunker.

Is lunch or food included on this KissTour motorbike experience?

Yes, you’ll enjoy one local dish—lunch for morning tours or supper for afternoon tours—plus bottled water.

Are helmets provided for passengers on this Saigon scooter tour?

Yes, helmets are provided for all guests along with scooters and rain ponchos if needed.

Can children or infants join this Ho Chi Minh City scooter tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join using a pram or stroller option.

Who leads the KissTour city tour by motorbike?

The tour is led by young local female guides who share personal stories throughout the ride.

How long does the Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect several hours covering multiple stops across central Saigon.

Is there an alternative if I’m afraid of riding motorbikes?

If you’re uncomfortable on scooters, there is also a car option available—just let them know when booking.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by scooter (or car if preferred), private English-speaking female drivers in traditional ao dai outfits, accident insurance coverage, helmets and rain ponchos if needed, bottled water throughout the journey plus coffee or tea at one stop—and a local lunch or supper depending on your chosen time slot before heading back to your hotel.