Three Coolest Neighborhoods in Saigon

5.0 (56 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This walking tour is designed to answer the question "WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?" and prove Saigon is more than another Southeast Asian city.

We will walk out of the touristy areas, into 3 unique neighborhoods to not just SEE but UNDERSTAND how the locals live. At the end of the tour, you will know more about Saigon and Vietnam than you've ever expected.

These are some HIGHLIGHTS of the tour:

1. The maze of alleys in the MAFIA DISTRICT
2. Taste a cup of Vietnamese coffee
3. The China Town
4. The Herbal medicine street; Taste a cup of HERBAL TEA
5. The Fish Aquarium street
6. The colorful CHINESE-STYLE BUDDHIST temple
7. Learn about the Vietnam War at the Burning Monk site
8. Go down the Secret Weapon Cellar at the COMMANDO SAFE HOUSE

Join us on this adventure, ensuring your comfort with a 5.5-6km walk—don't forget your comfortable shoes! Contact us to schedule your tour at your convenience.

What's included

  • English-speaking Tour Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • We will taste the fresh seasonal fruits bought from the market.
  • We will taste the Vietnamese coffee and herbal tea.
  • Pick up and Drop-off service
  • Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated

What to expect

  1. 1h 30m
    3km-walk to the local market and walk through the tiny alleys in District 4, to see where most of the locals live.
  2. Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
    1h
    The 1.5km walk in Chinatown to Aquarium Street, Herbal Medicine Street, a colorful Chinese-style Buddhist temple, and an herbal tea shop.
  3. The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The 1km walk to learn about the Vietnam War at the Burning Monk Site & the Commando Safehouse.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the Bitexco Tower, right at the entrance of Saigon Skydeck.

End point

This tour ends in district 3 which is a five minutes walk from the city center.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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