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Saigon by Scooter: the 15 Best Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

55 tours  ·  from $16 a head

You sit behind a rider who does this every night, and the traffic turns out to have rules. These 15 rides are compared on how many kitchens you stop at, how long you are out and what the pickup covers.

Ho Chi Minh City: Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings - The first bites: banana sticky rice and bánh xèo
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Ho Chi Minh City: Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings

1.Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,502 reviews · from $28Our pick

Join local student guides such as Kim, Dan, Cici, or Leonard for a four-hour scooter ride through five Ho Chi Minh City districts. You’ll taste 11 dishes, make bánh xèo, visit Chợ Hồ Thị Kỷ, and finish with flan, jelly, or yogurt.

“It was an amazing night Somi and Kevin were great guides. My husband and I really enjoyed learning more about the food, Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City. Plus eating all the amazing food. Somi and Kevin had us laughing and joking around the whole time. Would do it again just to go hangout with them!”

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Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour - The French Quarter, from Notre Dame to the Opera House
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Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour

2.City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,366 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride pillion with an English-speaking local guide through Saigon’s French Quarter, narrow residential lanes, Chinatown, temples, and markets. The 210-minute tour costs $25, includes a helmet and transport, and offers an optional snack and drink. Guides such as Alex, Finn, Kai, and Mina are known for safe driving and lively local insight.

“Really fun activity. The group leader Kai and the other motorbike drivers, Felix, Jade and Maris, were amazing! They were very friendly, accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. You get to see the city from the back of a motorbike which is a unique, fun experience and you also get to learn about the history of the city from the very knowledgeable Kai and Jade. A must do activity and make sure to request for Kai and his group as your guides.”

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Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - The Thich Quang Duc Memorial in District 3
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Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

3.Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · from $25

See Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a scooter with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Thich Quang Duc monument, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, a District 4 floating market, and a hidden war basement. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“I had an amazing day with Katie, this is truly the best way to see Saigon. She was so fun and helpful, I learned so much about the city that I wouldn’t have learned if I tried to explore on my own. I was sad when the tour ended because I wantRead more”

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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter - First Stop: Bun Thit Nuong and the Southern Table
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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

4.Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 944 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours riding with an English-speaking guide through several Ho Chi Minh City districts, stopping for seven Vietnamese dishes, local markets, and a hands-on rice pancake experience. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with private groups and helmets provided.

“We really enjoyed eating at local food stalls. Food was fresh and very tasty. The young guides were energetic and riding the scooters on the busy nighttime streets made us feel like we were experiencing the city. Just be prepared to have your greens fondled as the guides show you how to roll food - not for the queasy.”

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Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider - Banh xeo and wild vegetables at a local restaurant
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Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider

5.Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 854 reviews · from $37

Spend four hours on a motorbike with an English-speaking local guide, visiting a wartime bunker café, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Chinatown, old apartments, and District 4. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and central hotel pickup are included. Ao Dai riders require six hours’ notice.

“I got a really wonderful tour with Wolf, He’s so friendly and funny that I feel like going with a friend. He took me having a lot of foods and places, it was amazing.”

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Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure Scooter with Ao Dai Riders Option - Coffee and a bunker linked to the 1968 attack
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Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure Scooter with Ao Dai Riders Option

6.Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure Scooter with Ao Dai Riders Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local motorbike guide on a four-hour private tour. Visit a flower market, old apartments, Chinatown, a wartime bunker, floating market, and local food stops. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested at least six hours ahead.

“This past Monday I experienced the ‘Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure by Motorbike and Scooter’. My guide Adam communicated easily and promptly on WhatsApp which made it a simple process. Unfortunately, he texted me at 8am hRead more”

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Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings - Starting with banana sticky rice in District 3
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Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings

7.Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $28

Spend about four hours riding behind a licensed local student guide through Ho Chi Minh City. You will taste banana sticky rice, bánh xèo, bò lá lốt, bánh mì, snails, Huế noodles, flan, and more, with hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5.

“Kelvin, Somi, and Jun did such great jobs. We got to eat delicious food, discovered a small part of the city to learn some history/way of life, and they were funny on top of all that. We got the seafood tastings on top of the base tour they kept offering us more food, but we were stuffed by the end of it.”

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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option - Inside the Central Post Office
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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

8.Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $25

Ride behind a local motorbike guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours, stopping at the War Remnants Museum, colonial landmarks, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a wartime weapons bunker. Pickup covers districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“The tour guide was 25 minutes late and couldn't find the hotel. How do you not know how to use Google maps to find one of the most iconic hotels in HCMC. The guide had bad hygiene and smelled. Think about how bad it is riding behind Read more”

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Good Morning Saigon Tour by Motorbike and Scooter - District 4 and the first street scenes
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Good Morning Saigon Tour by Motorbike and Scooter

9.Good Morning Saigon Tour by Motorbike and Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, possibly Ben and a fellow university student, as you visit District 4, District 7, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and a wartime weapons basement. Coffee, banh mi, fuel, helmets, and hotel pickup are included.

“It was fantastic morning ride around the city of Saigon. Our tour guide Ben and his friend were fantastic such lovely young man, infact university students working before their school starts. I admire their dedication and enthusiasm. They tRead more”

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Saigon Food Tour on Scooter at Night - Coffee, Local Drinks, and Stories About Saigon
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Saigon Food Tour on Scooter at Night

10.Saigon Food Tour on Scooter at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $52

You ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking student guide such as Cece, Hieu, or Hien, stopping for Vietnamese pancakes, noodles, coffee, and dessert. Hotel pickup, dinner, drinks, helmets, insurance, and rain ponchos are included. Expect busy traffic and a generous four-course meal.

“Would highly recommend this food tour. Our guide Hieu was fabulous. He explained the origin of the food. A great mix 3 entree, 1 main, 1 traditional coffee and 1 dessert. Riding on th motorbike added to the ‘local’ experience of Ho Chi Minh”

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Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing and Food Tour by Scooter - The Thich Quang Duc Memorial and a Difficult Story
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Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing and Food Tour by Scooter

11.Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing and Food Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $36

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at landmarks, markets, old apartment blocks, food stalls, and cafes. Tastings include Vietnamese coffee and local dishes such as banh mi, pancakes, and pho. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, 5, and 10.

“This trip was awesome!! So enjoyable!! Our tour guides Castle and Asa were amazing and knowledgeable!! They took us to their favorite spots to eat!! The ba Minh sandwich was so good as well as the Vietnamese pancake…all the food was so tasty and delicious!! We loved experiencing the scooter bikes as well…they were a blast!! I highly recommend this tour!!”

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Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour - The food: from baguettes to broken rice
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Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour

12.Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $16Best value

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with guides such as Kelly, Vincent, Joyce, Mallorie, and Nhi, stopping for Vietnamese street food, sugarcane juice, coffee, old apartments, and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Choose a food package or a two-hour city ride without included food.

“Fun on a scooter while eating local cusine with Kelle. Experience what it is like to be a Saigon local. See how the folks live. We had a fantastic time and recommend this tour for everyone”

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Saigon Street Food & Hidden Alleys by Scooter – 7/9/12 Tastings - Starting at the Opera House with a safety briefing
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Saigon Street Food & Hidden Alleys by Scooter – 7/9/12 Tastings

13.Saigon Street Food & Hidden Alleys by Scooter – 7/9/12 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $25

Ride by scooter through Ho Chi Minh City with a local English-speaking guide, tasting 7, 9, or 12 Vietnamese dishes. Visit a 1960s apartment block, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and Cho Lon’s narrow lanes. Guides such as Corn, Vy, Levi, and Jason add local stories and friendly conversation.

“We had such fun. The majority of the tour guides are local uni students studying tourism and practising their English. They have an itinerary they can personalised a little, informing their boss each step of the way. We laughed a lot and tried a heap of new foods. Save your feet, let go of the decision making process, and go with the flow.”

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Private Vegan Food Tour By Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City - District 3: history before the first plate
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Private Vegan Food Tour By Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City

14.Private Vegan Food Tour By Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $45

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking driver, stopping at restaurants and street stalls for six vegan dishes. The four-hour evening route includes District 3 and historic landmarks. Guides such as Tanya, Thuy, Van, Ahn, and Kevin have been praised for safe driving and friendly local insight.

“Outstanding tour ! Anh (Kevin) and his lovely young colleagues were charming, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable and their exuberance was totally infectious ! Wonderfully curated experiences, with many interesting tid bits interspersed Read more”

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Hidden Gems Private Street Food by scooters with girl drivers. - Meeting your female scooter guides at 6 pm
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Hidden Gems Private Street Food by scooters with girl drivers.

15.Hidden Gems Private Street Food by scooters with girl drivers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $54

At 6 pm, female scooter guides collect you from your hotel for a private evening of local food and city views. Ride through Bui Vien Street, past the Saigon River and District 4, stopping for banh xeo, bo la lot, banh mi, grilled banana, tea, and desserts.

“Our guide took us to several of his favorite spots. His English was perfect and easy to understand. He explained what we were eating and had good conversation during the walk in between.”

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Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours - Riding through Saigon after dark
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Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours

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