Three Coolest Neighborhoods in Saigon
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This walking tour is designed to answer the question "WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?" and prove Saigon is more than another Southeast Asian city.
We will walk out of the touristy areas, into 3 unique neighborhoods to not just SEE but UNDERSTAND how the locals live. At the end of the tour, you will know more about Saigon and Vietnam than you've ever expected.
These are some HIGHLIGHTS of the tour:
1. The maze of alleys in the MAFIA DISTRICT
2. Taste a cup of Vietnamese coffee
3. The China Town
4. The Herbal medicine street; Taste a cup of HERBAL TEA
5. The Fish Aquarium street
6. The colorful CHINESE-STYLE BUDDHIST temple
7. Learn about the Vietnam War at the Burning Monk site
8. Go down the Secret Weapon Cellar at the COMMANDO SAFE HOUSE
Join us on this adventure, ensuring your comfort with a 5.5-6km walk—don't forget your comfortable shoes! Contact us to schedule your tour at your convenience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
We will taste the fresh seasonal fruits bought from the market.
We will taste the Vietnamese coffee and herbal tea.
Pick up and Drop-off service
Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
What To Expect
3km-walk to the local market and walk through the tiny alleys in District 4, to see where most of the locals live.
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
The 1.5km walk in Chinatown to Aquarium Street, Herbal Medicine Street, a colorful Chinese-style Buddhist temple, and an herbal tea shop.
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Three Coolest Neighborhoods in Saigon
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just book it! :)
Ellie T,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00My guide Kyle was super lovely, making the tour feel like a walk with a long lost friend. He really came prepared with a folder of visuals as other reviewers mentioned, I’m sure you will appreciate if you have read this far :) Give this a go and you won’t regret!
Just wonderful!
Rob G,
Oct 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00This is a great experience and we could not recommend it highly enough. We were a bit lucky being the only two people booked on the trip. We stared in district one. Our guide spoke amazing English and was very knowledgeable about the city. He carried a bag with a folder containing images to help us understand more of the history and geography. He took us through the backstreets of district 4 through the markets and some hidden coffee shops for local coffee. When it started raining we stopped and bought us ponchos. We took a cab to district 5 (all in the price) and showed us china town and the way the ‘boat people’ live. Then the temples, more tea and some rice wine in a Chinese medicine shop. On to district 3 and many more sights before ending up back in district on at a spy house. We did the tour the first morning we arrive to help us get accustomed and a bit of a sense of the city. It was just perfect. Please do this tour and look at the video on youtube. Run by just 2 guys. An absolute must.
Worth every penny!
Russell S,
Jul 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00I never imagined that I would learn so much about Vietnamese history and culture. Absolutely glad I did it. I can’t recommend it enough! 👍
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