Saigon community tour
Saigon Backstreets: Slum Area and Charity Tour by Motorbike
A quieter half day that shows how many people in Ho Chi Minh City really live, with a local guide who knows these streets.
No payment is needed to send a request.
Price
$49 per adult
Duration
3 to 4 hours
When
Flexible
How you ride
Motorbike, you ride as a passenger
Why book this tour
This is the one tour we run that is not about the food. Your rider takes you out of the tourist center to neighbourhoods few visitors reach, including a slum area, where your guide explains how the community lives and works.
Residents are neighbours, not an attraction, so we visit quietly and respectfully. A charity-related stop can be added when arranged, and a local drink or snack is part of the ride, depending on your package.
Highlights
- A slum area and neighbourhoods most visitors never reach
- Real daily life, explained by a local guide
- A respectful, community-minded visit
- Optional charity-related stop
The route
Stop by stop
- Pickup at your hotel by motorbike
- Ride to lesser-known local neighbourhoods
- Slum area visit and an introduction to community life
- Meeting or observing residents, always respectfully
- Charity-related stop, if arranged
- Local drink or snack, depending on package
- Back to your hotel
Stops can change with the day, the weather and what is happening in the neighbourhood.
What is included
Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Motorbike and rider
- Helmet and fuel
- Local drink or snack, depending on package
- Charity visit or contribution, if included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central districts
Not included
- Donations not listed above
- Extra food or drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Pickup surcharge outside the free pickup zone
Good to know
- Ask first before taking photos of people or homes.
- Closed shoes and clothes you can sit in comfortably on a motorbike work best.
Questions about this tour
Is the charity stop always included?
No. It is optional and happens when arranged, so tell us when you book if it matters to you. Donations beyond those listed are not included in the price.
Is food included on this tour?
This is not a food tour. You get a local drink or snack, depending on your package. For a full street food evening, see Saigon After Dark.
Can I take photos?
Yes, but please ask first before photographing people or their homes. Your guide can help you ask.
Book Saigon Backstreets
Send your date, group size and hotel and we will confirm a local guide, usually within a few hours. No payment is needed to ask.
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