Head off the beaten path in Saigon, beyond tourist attractions. Experience local life as you check out popular markets and discover hidden gems.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Browse the vendor stalls at Ban Co Market
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee at an old coffeehouse
- Visit 2 authentic Chinese-style temples
Full description
Get an overview of the real lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City on a 3-hour tour. Meet your guide and take the bus to Chinatown, where you’ll stop at a market to taste local fruit.
Head to the iconic Binh Tay Market and visit the 19th-century Cha Tham Church. Continue to the Dai Quang Minh Market, with shops offering accessories for sewing and crafting.
Take in the sacred atmosphere of the Thien Hau Temple, built in the 19th century and dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of seafarers.
Stop for a coffee break at Cheo Leo, one of the city’s oldest cafés. End your private tour with a visit to Ban Co Market, a local favorite filled with stalls of clothing, jewelry, handbags and food.
Includes
- Local Guide
- Private Tour
- Fruit tasting
- Vietnamese coffee
- Taxi costs
- Local bus tickets
- Pickup or drop-off
- Additional food or drink
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
The meeting point is exit/gate 3, Ben Thanh Market.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
