Small-group Saigon City Tour: 3-Hour Cyclo Ride to Hidden Stories
Description
Xích Lô (say it out loud and you’ll hear the word – Cy-clo!) was one of the most popular taxi services in the early 20th century, and is still the best way to experience Sài Gòn’s insane traffic and wonderful city scenes. We designed this three-hour tour for who would enjoy glimpses of local, daily life in Sài Gòn. This “authentic” way allows visitors to discover the city center in intense emotions. It’s like you are in the center of a whirlwind of movement, wrapped in a cacophony of horns and the bustle of people who trying to make their way in the middle of all this excitement.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide and cyclo driver at the lobby for a relaxed ride through Sai Gon's lively streets.
Our friendly drivers will take you around the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets to Hồ Thị Kỷ Flower Market. Enjoy a short walking tour through the busy stalls, visitors can witness the lively energy of the local flower trade and immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of this beloved Saigon landmark.
Hopping onto a cyclo, you will embark on a delightful journey to Cho Lon (Chinatown), popularly recognized as Sài Gòn’s China Town. Visit to the Thiên Hậu Temple to experience the fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese culture, witness local devotion to the sea goddess Mazu, admire beautiful architecture and participate in traditional rituals. It’s a must-visit destination for those interested in the city’s multi-ethnic heritage and spiritual traditions.
Enjoy your visit to Bình Tây Market – a bustling and vibrant atmosphere filled with a wide array of goods and produce. You can also take in the impressive architecture of the market, which was built in a Chinese style and features a central clock tower and spacious courtyard. At the end of the tour, we will drop you back to the pick-up point or somewhere in District 1 as per your request.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* We'll reach out to you one day before to re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email. * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time. ** Pick-up from [ Phu My Port - outside of HCMC city] is subject to availability and will incur a surcharge.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Only one under-five free admission per family
Reviews(213)
The nice trip. Joeyi was the best
Xin chào! Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Cyclo Ride to Hidden Stories. Exploring Ho Chi Minh City from a cyclo offers a unique perspective, and we're glad you had such a nice experience. Joey will be thrilled to know that you considered her the best! Your kind words are truly appreciated and will be shared with her. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Vietnam. Asiana Link Team
What a great afternoon we had with Luan. He was a great guide and we had such fun travelling around Saigon in an old US army jeep. He was very informative and accommodating. He is a first class guide. I highly recommend him.
Xin chao! Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun and memorable afternoon exploring Saigon with Luan in the classic jeep experience. His knowledge, friendliness, and accommodating personality always help make each tour unique and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure in Vietnam! Asiana Link Team.
Cyclo tour was fantastic and exciting. Tracey was a great guide. Very enthusiastic about her job. Great driver. A good way to see more of Hoi Chi Minh City and Chinatown.
Xin chao, Barbara Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you found the cyclo tour exciting and enjoyable. It’s a unique and fun way to explore the city, and we’re happy it gave you a different perspective of Ho Chi Minh City and Chinatown. Tracey will be very pleased to hear your kind words about her enthusiasm and guiding. We hope to welcome you again for more unique experiences in the future! Asiana Link Team
Excellent Tour Guide Camelia. Very informative and helpful. Driver was also very helpful and knowledgeable.
Xin chao, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you had a great cyclo tour experience and that Camelia, along with the driver, made the journey informative and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more unique experiences in Saigon! Asiana Link Team
What a fantastic way to see Saigon! We had a great morning visiting a number of places off the beaten track by cyclo. It was an eye opening experience not to be missed. The cyclo drivers were amazing and our guide, My was very knowledgeable and shared some wonderful history and facts with our little group.Thank you so much My, for a really fun morning.
Xin chào Jane! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Sai Gon by cyclo —it really is a unique and memorable way to explore the city’s hidden corners. A special thank you for your kind words about My. She’ll be very happy to know that her stories, history, and insights helped make the morning both fun and meaningful. And we absolutely agree—our cyclo drivers are amazing! We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends—we’d love to welcome them for their own fun adventure in Viet Nam! 😊 Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Great 3 hours cyclo and food tour, with interesting facts on the way. A amazing way to experience Saigon.
Xin chào Gillian! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cyclo and food tour and found it a unique way to experience the vibrant streets of Sai Gon. Exploring the city slowly by cyclo while tasting local flavors and learning interesting stories truly offers a special perspective of the city. We’re so glad you had such a memorable time! Please feel free to recommend us to your family and friends—we’d love to welcome them for their own unique adventure in Viet Nam. Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Very nice guide, highly recommend him
Xin chao Thank you for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that you had a very pleasant experience and enjoyed the company of your guide. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us and to our team. We hope to welcome you back to explore more hidden stories of Saigon in the future! Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
A trip to remember !! Being ridden slowly through the throngs of weaving motorcycles and cars the synchronicity of the traffic movement is even more stark. The guys doing the cycling in the heat and fumes deserve medals. Our tour guide, Daniel, was a pleasant and knowledgeable person who showed us around the flower and Chinese markets before visiting a temple. Would recommend as a novel experience.
Xin chào Neil! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that the cyclo ride gave you such a memorable and unique perspective of Sai Gon’s vibrant traffic and daily life. It truly is a special way to experience the city! We completely agree—our cyclo riders work incredibly hard, and your kind words about them mean a lot. We’re also very happy that Daniel made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly guidance through the flower market, Chinese market, and temple visit. Thank you for recommending this novel experience! Please feel free to share it with your family and friends—we’d love to welcome them for their own unforgettable adventure in Viet Nam. Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
It's great. We have done tours like this many times but this tour was the most beautiful. Thanks to Joey. Gladly again.👍😊😊
Xin Chao! Vielen Dank für Ihre großartige Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass diese Cyclo-Tour für Sie die schönste war, die Sie bisher erlebt haben. Bei Asiana Link Travel legen wir großen Wert auf authentische Erlebnisse, entspannte Routen und persönliche Betreuung – umso schöner, dass Joey diesen Eindruck bei Ihnen hinterlassen hat. Ihr Lob geben wir sehr gerne an sie weiter. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie bei Ihrer nächsten Reise wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Gerne wieder 😊 Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
Fun experience in the middle of the chaotic Saigon traffic. Amazingly, we never felt unsafe. The riders are very agile.
Xin Chao, Philippe! Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the cyclo tour and felt safe while navigating Saigon’s vibrant traffic with Asiana Link Travel. Our skilled riders and well-planned routes are key to making this unique street-level experience both exciting and comfortable. We hope it gave you a memorable perspective of the city. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
