Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Pagodas Incense Streets and Coffee Scooter Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the spiritual essence of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided tour that takes you through fascinating pagodas and vibrant incense streets. Start your adventure with hotel pickup in District 1, and visit the architectural marvel of the Jade Emperor Pagoda, followed by the hidden Lan Ong Temple, where you’ll learn about traditional healing practices. Stroll along Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, observing locals crafting incense sticks. Savor a vegetarian meal in Cholon, enriched with cultural heritage, and cap off your experience with a Vietnamese coffee workshop at the historic Cheo Leo Café, where you’ll master brewing phin coffee.

- Guided tour with hotel pickup in central District 1

- Visit iconic sites including Jade Emperor Pagoda and Thien Hau Temple

- Enjoy a vegetarian meal in Cholon and learn about local culture

- Participate in a hands-on coffee brewing workshop at Cheo Leo Café

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Ho Chi Minh City

Begin your cultural journey at Lan Ong Temple, dedicated to Lê Hữu Trác, Vietnam’s most respected traditional physician. Walk through ancient wooden halls, incense-filled altars, and murals that honor the philosophy of Eastern medicine. Your guide explains how Vietnamese people blend spiritual beliefs with healing practices — a fascinating introduction to local culture. Highlights: 18th-century architecture Incense rituals & ancestor worship Insight into Oriental Medicine traditions

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stroll down one of Saigon’s most historic Chinese-Vietnamese streets, where hundreds of herbal shops sell: dried roots & medicinal herbs traditional incense essential oils herbal tonics Learn how residents use herbs for healing, balance, and spiritual offerings. This street is incredibly photogenic with its colorful displays and old shopfronts. Highlights: Local herbal pharmacies Incense bundles (perfect for photos) Guide explains meaning of each herb

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

One Meal + Drink Included

Coffee Tastings (Traditional Vietnamese Coffee) - you can make by yourself

Helmet & Safety equipment

Rain Poncho (if needed)

Extra water & rest stops provided

Scooter + Driver

All Pagoda/temple visits

Personal Expenses

Tips

Options

Lunar New Year - 01/01/2026

Pickup included