Saigon Cyclo Tour with Street Food & Drinks – Private Tour (02 hours)

Duration: 2 Hours
Tour Type: Private Tour
Departure: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, or 5:00 PM

Highlights

Enjoy a private ride on a traditional Vietnamese cyclo

Pass Saigon's most iconic landmarks

Explore the historic center and vibrant local streets

Taste authentic Vietnamese street food

Enjoy traditional Vietnamese drinks

Experience the atmosphere of Saigon like a local

Note: The exact route, food selection, and stops may vary depending on traffic, weather, local conditions, and food availability.

Hotel Pickup

Meet your private local guide and cyclo driver at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Cyclo Sightseeing Tour

Begin your ride through the heart of Saigon, passing some of the city's most famous landmarks, including:

Ben Thanh Market – one of Saigon's most recognizable landmarks

Independence Palace – an important symbol of Vietnam's modern history

Saigon Central Post Office – a beautiful example of French colonial architecture

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon – a historic landmark in the city center

Saigon Opera House – an elegant French colonial building

Nguyen Hue Walking Street – one of the city's liveliest central boulevards

Ho Chi Minh City Hall – an impressive colonial-era landmark

The landmarks are viewed from the cyclo and are not included as interior visits.

Vietnamese Street Food Stop

Depending on the day's availability and your preferences, you may have the opportunity to try dishes such as:

Banh Xeo – a crispy Vietnamese savory pancake filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and herbs.

Banh Mi Saigon – Vietnam's famous baguette sandwich, typically filled with meat, pâté, vegetables, herbs, and flavorful sauces.

Goi Cuon – fresh Vietnamese spring rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, vegetables, and noodles, served with a dipping sauce.

Hu Tieu or Bun – a popular local noodle dish accompanied by meat, seafood, herbs, and vegetables.

Enjoy Authentic Vietnamese Drinks

No Saigon street-food experience would be complete without trying some local drinks.

During the tour, you can enjoy traditional Vietnamese beverages such as Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da), fresh sugarcane juice, local tea, or another popular local drink.

If you enjoy coffee, this is also a great opportunity to experience the unique Vietnamese coffee culture. Sit at a small local café, watch the streets go by, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that is such an important part of daily life in Saigon.

Tour Ends

After approximately 2 hours, your cyclo tour ends at your hotel or a convenient location in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Private traditional cyclo ride

Private English-speaking local guide

Vietnamese street food tasting

Local drinks

Hotel pickup in central Ho Chi Minh City

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Pickup outside central Ho Chi Minh City unless arranged in advance