BEFORE SAIGON

Overview of the motorbike tour Before Saigon

When it comes to city tours in Saigon, the only routes are through the center (District 1), the War Remnants Museum (District 3), and Chinatown (districts 5 & 6). Very few people know; however, before Saigon was centralized around District 1 and District 3, there was a prosperous area called Gia Dinh. The Province of Gia Dinh, where the people settled at the beginning of the 17th century, started the history of Southern Vietnam.

Our Before Saigon is an immersive tour that takes visitors on a journey through the historic Gia Định area, showcasing its rich cultural and architectural heritage, guaranteeing a unique route that no other motorbike tours in the city offer.

• Visiting Phù Châu Floating Temple (Miếu Nổi Phù Châu): a unique riverside sanctuary accessible only by boat, worshipping the Chinese Mother of Dragon (Long Mẫu).

• Thông Tây Hội communal house: the oldest communal house in Saigon.

• The tomb of Lê Văn Duyệt: the revered Marshal of Saigon, known for his significant contributions to the city's development.

• Learn the city's rich history by interacting with the locals and exploring the hidden secrets through fun activities on the tour.

Our Vespa City Tour Timeline 

You will spend this city tour cruising in style on a vintage Vespa through very local, non-touristy districts in Saigon, learning about the city’s hidden gem and rich history that almost no tourists get to see. 

A little tip to make your trip more enjoyable: Since the tour happens during the day which can be quite hot in Saigon and there’s a temple stop on the route, dress comfortably so you won’t struggle while traveling through the traffic and don’t forget to cover your shoulder.

What's Included in Our Vespa City Tour?

Vespas, snacks, refreshing drinks, laughter, and a lot of culture and stories of Saigon even the locals are not aware of.

What To Expect When Joining Our Vespa City Tour in Ho Chi Minh City?

You will explore the southern region of Gia Dinh and learn about the area that predated Saigon. 100% guaranteed no touristy spots and tourist traps.

FAQs about Our Vespa Day Tour

We can’t wait for you to learn all about the area of Gia Dinh on our Before Saigon Tour but if you have some questions before booking, please visit our extensive FAQ section. However, we’ve compiled some specific FAQs! As always, please contact us with any questions.

Where will we meet?

We can pick you up at your address if you are staying in District 1 or District 3. If you are not staying in these areas, please meet us in front of the Bitexco Tower in District 1.

Do you offer a private Vespa city tour?

You can make your tour private by clicking the “make it private” option while booking via our website, or send us an inquiry via email/messengers.

Please be informed that while the tour is private, the itinerary is still the same as our standard join-in tour. In case of going to your own stops/destinations on the tour, please inform us in advance so we can customize your tour.

What makes Before Saigon city tour stand out from an ordinary tour?

This tour will take you back to a time before Saigon was developed by the French, tell the stories of how Vietnamese migrated and settled in the South, as well as learn about the true culture and daily life of the people of Saigon.

The route and the stops on this tour are exclusive to Vespa A Go Go.

What is the duration of this Vespa city tour?

This Vespa city tour is from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Can I cancel my tour?

Please refer to our cancellation policy on our FAQ section!