Saigon City Full-Day Cyclo Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant streets
- Visit the historic War Remnants Museum
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch
- Experience a scenic cyclo ride
- Discover the city's rich history and culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Cyclo ride through Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit to War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: Saigon as the city is still frequently referred to be Vietnam’s largest city. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Saigon’s history is only 300 years old. In 1859 the city was captured by the French and became the capital of Indochina. From 1956 until its dramatic demise in April 1975 it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. This FULL day city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer.
Experience the heritage of Sài Gòn from the unique vantage point of a traditional cyclo. Following a convenient hotel pick-up, you’ll enjoy a curated hour-long journey through the bustling streets of Chinatown. Discover the soul of the district as we visit the following historic attractions:
Visit the Thiên Hậu temple to experience the fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese culture and Bình Tây Market for a vibrant atmosphere filled with goods and produce.
Bình Tây is a wholesale market, one of the biggest markets in Hồ Chí Minh city.
We will visit the following places of interest in the morning: The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
Jade Emperor Pagoda: Built in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.
Pass by: We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.
Meeting point
Start Location
Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel], 60 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm the pick-up location and time with the tour operator in advance.
- Be prepared for a full day of activities, including walking and cycling.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and cycling.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Only one under-five free admission per family
Traveler reviews
Fascinating and enjoyable
Dana was delightful and so full of knowledge. We learnt so much. Our driver was also excellent.
Great tour in OG Jeep
Had a great afternoon with Stark and our driver in our OG American Jeep . Rolling in style round the streets of Saigon chilled water and beer on hand if needed . We Visited The Jaded Pagoda which you could easily pass by if you didn’t know it was there ,Saigon PO ,the Notre Dame cathedral, The Grand Palace ,The War Remnants Museum and as the tour is tailored to “US “ the Russian market. Stark was very knowledgeable and amusing and tailored the tour to our needs . We would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. 100% 5*
Great fun!
We had a morning city tour and afternoon cyclo tour. Turned out we were the only two on the cyclo tour, so a personal experience! Camellia was a lovely, friendly guide who took the time to explain every area we went to. Highly recommend the whole tour. Viet who too us on the group minibus tour in the morning was also awesome and very informative and friendly. A must do for near the start of your trip. The cyclo in particular is an eye opener for Saigon daily life and traffic!! A bit hairy in parts but great fun!
Must see full day, Saigon city tour
Absolutely fantastic experience. The two temples and the cyclone and the warm museum were very very interesting. My two guide Luan was incredible. He was so professional and excellent at his job. I was feeling a bit unwell, but he really looked upcoming and such a professional and kind man. I would really recommend Asiana link travel for all your needs. The price was also very competitive. In fact I think for the amount of stuff that they do and the good air-conditioned vehicles, it was pretty reasonable.
Saturday fun in Saigon!
Luan was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable and a great driver. I learned so much and had a great day zipping around Saigon!