Navigate Saigon’s frenetic streets on a 4-hour scooter tour that pairs colonial landmarks with alleyway eateries. Day or night options showcase the city’s architecture, markets and street food while a local driver-guide handles the traffic.
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The city breathes around you: a river of scooters parts and reforms, neon signs blink as street vendors call, and the night smells of grilled seafood and coffee.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light: ability to climb on/off a scooter and sit for several hours; comfortable with urban movement and short walks
Wildlife
History
Saigon—renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976—retains French colonial architecture, Chinese merchant quarters and post-war sites that narrate its 19th–20th century transformations.
Conservation
Street-food culture produces significant single-use waste; bring a reusable bottle, avoid single-use plastics when possible, and follow your guide’s advice for disposing of trash.
Reserve your spot on the Exploring Saigon by Scooter, Day or Night today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a small daypack
Keep valuables secure and bring a water bottle and lightweight rain jacket; pockets won't cut it on crowded streets.
Confirm riding role
Tell the operator if you plan to drive or ride as a passenger so they can match you with an experienced guide-driver if needed.
Timing matters
Choose morning for cooler temperatures and daytime sights, or the night tour for food stalls and neon-lit alleys; both have different vibes.
Respect local dining etiquette
Use a napkin of common sense: ask about ingredients for allergies and pay vendors promptly; tipping is appreciated but not obligatory.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect feet when mounting scooters and on brief walking stops.
Light rain jacket or poncho
Quick showers are common during monsoon season; a packable jacket keeps you dry.
summer
Small lockable daypack
Keeps water, phone and documents secure while on the move.
Compact power bank
Useful for keeping phones charged for photos and navigation during the four-hour tour.