When it comes to city tours in Saigon, the only route is through the center (district 1) the War Remnants Museum (district 3) and Chinatown (district 5 & 6). However, very few people know that before Saigon (the central district 1 & 3), there was a prosperous area of Gia Dinh where the people settled back in the beginning of the 17th century, starting 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.
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.
Vespas, snacks, refreshing drinks, laughter, and a lot of culture and stories of Saigon even the locals are not aware of.
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.
We can’t wait for you to learn all about the area of Gia Dinh on our Before Saigon Tour but if you may have some questions before booking, please visit our extensive FAQ section. However, we’ve compiled some specific Saigon’s Secrets FAQ’s! As always, please contact us with any questions.
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.
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 with 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
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.
This Vespa city tour is from 8.00am - 12.00pm.
Please refer to our cancellation policy on our FAQ section!