Saigon motorbike tour with food tasting: 7 stops, 7 dishes

Seven stops, seven dishes, one afternoon on a motorbike through the city's soul

A private motorbike tour of Saigon that strings together seven cultural sites (the Hidden Weapons Arsenal, the Burning Monk memorial, Jade Emperor Temple, Lord Marshal Duyet shrine, Pink Church, a local market, and a ceramic collection house) with seven Vietnamese dishes and drinks tasted along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Saigon are included. The tour runs four hours with an English-speaking guide, modern motorbike, helmet, and rain poncho if needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saigon's culture and cuisine

• Visit Hidden Weapons Arsenal
• See the Burning Monk memorial
• Explore Jade Emperor Temple
• Visit Lord Marshal Duyet sanctuary
• See Pink Church
• Walk through Local Market
• Visit Bien Hoa Ceramic Collection House

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel in central Saigon and climb onto a modern motorbike with a helmet and an English-speaking guide. The ride strings together seven stops across the city, each one a piece of Vietnamese history or craft. The Hidden Weapons Arsenal holds nearly two tons of guns, ammunition and grenades that once belonged to the Saigon Rangers. The Burning Monk is a memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists. The Jade Emperor Temple sits beyond the city's noise in a realm of calm, where statues and offerings tell stories of faith. Lord Marshal Duyet shrine preserves centuries of craftsmanship and Southern heritage beneath sweeping roofs and dragon-carved gates. The Pink Church, Tan Dinh Church, stands in Romanian architectural style with its bright pink tone. A local market reveals the heartbeat of daily life through aisles where sunlight filters through tin roofs. The Bien Hoa Ceramic Collection House rounds out the seven.

At each stop, you taste a signature Vietnamese dish or drink. Combo Breakfast Skillet, Kumquat Tea, Savory Sticky Rice, Vietnamese Sweet Soup, Vietnamese Salted Coffee, Vietnamese Fruits, and Vietnamese Local Beer are woven through the day, not a separate tasting tour, but flavors that belong to the places you stand in. The guide carries a camera to capture photos for your memories. The motorbike, fuel, and accident insurance are all included. You bring nothing but yourself.

The ride takes four hours total. Rain ponchos are provided if the weather turns. Children from age three can ride. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, but it suits all other fitness levels. When the four hours are done, the guide drops you back at your hotel in central Saigon.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your central Saigon hotel.
• modern motorbike, helmet, rain poncho and accident insurance.
• seven Vietnamese dishes and drinks tasted at stops throughout the day.
• photos taken by the guide.
• English-speaking guide for the full four hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 88 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saigonbiketours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to experience the city's landmarks and food stops as one continuous journey on a motorbike rather than piecing together separate walking routes and restaurant visits.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 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 are the seven places we stop at on this Saigon motorbike tour?

The Hidden Weapons Arsenal, the Burning Monk memorial, Jade Emperor Temple, Lord Marshal Duyet shrine, Pink Church, a local market, and the Bien Hoa Ceramic Collection House. Each stop reveals a different layer of Vietnamese culture, history or craft.

What food and drinks do we taste during the tour?

Seven signature Vietnamese dishes and drinks: Combo Breakfast Skillet, Kumquat Tea, Savory Sticky Rice, Vietnamese Sweet Soup, Vietnamese Salted Coffee, Vietnamese Fruits, and Vietnamese Local Beer. They are tasted at stops throughout the day, not all at once.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel in central Saigon (D1, D3, D4 districts) are included. The guide meets you at your hotel and returns you there when the four-hour tour ends.

What is included with the motorbike rental?

The modern motorbike, fuel, a high-quality helmet, a rain poncho if needed, accident insurance, and an English-speaking guide are all included. Photos taken by the guide during the tour are also yours to keep.