Dark Saigon by Motorbike: Urban Legend & Midnight Culture in HCMC
Discover Saigon's mysterious side after dark — funeral customs, temple beliefs, urban ghost stories and old Chinatown — told by a local guide who knows the city's secrets. A completely different experience from a normal city tour. As night falls, ride pillion through Saigon and into its spiritual, spooky and superstitious side: the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, a traditional funeral house, a building locals whisper about, and the atmospheric streets of Chinatown. Your English-speaking guide brings it all to life with real beliefs, customs and eerie local legends — plus a coffee or juice stop and a late-night bánh mì. This is not a jump-scare ghost hunt — it's a fascinating, story-rich journey into what Vietnamese people actually believe about death, luck and the spirit world. Travelers love it as one of the most unique and memorable nights of their trip. Small, private and personalized. Best enjoyed in the evening. Safe and easy for first-time riders.
What you'll see & do
- ✓1. For Sightseeing, you only explore the hidden gems which is only for locals by motorbike, furthermore, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) or to save your budget that you can go sightseeing with our driver / Aodai rider who can speak very basic English 2. For Midnight, you will experience the nightlife of HCM city, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) or to save your budget that you can do the tour with our driver / Aodai rider who can speak very basic English 3. For market tour, you can join tour to discover all types of market in Saigon and buy some souviners when you are traveling, book full service ( included Tour guide, Food/ drink) to enjoy the tour fully, if you would like to save your budget, you can choose the " only driver " option, we have one driver who can speak very basic English
- ✓The itinerary could be altered due to the possibility of the restaurant being closed or the attraction undergoing maintenance.
- ✓Convenient drop-off at your hotel or in any famous spots in the center such as City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Pink Church, Opera House, Coffee Apartment, etc
- ✓After that, we will visit The Venerable Thich Quảng Đức Monument. A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.
- ✓Dive into the original local lifestyle and have a look at how local hangout, make a living, so on.
What's included
- ✓Friendly and professional English-speaking guides
- ✓Free pick up and drop off at your hotel (district 1 and district 3)
- ✓Helmet
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Fuel surcharge
- ✓Tea and coffee
- ✓Raincoat (if needed)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal expenses
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PICK UP INFORMATION: Please note we offer only free pick-up for all the hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or at the meeting point (Saigon Opera House). If tourists stay out of those destinations, we will surcharge 5 USD pax by the operator on the service using day On the public holiday in Vietnam we will surcharge 100% for 2-hour tour and 50% for other tours, payable onsite: Lunar New Year (27th of January 2025 - 9th of February 2025) April 7 April 30 - May 1 Sep 1 - Sep 2 Dec 31 - Jan 1
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Dark Saigon by Motorbike: Urban Legend & Midnight Culture in HCMC
Discover Saigon's mysterious side after dark — funeral customs, temple beliefs, urban ghost stories and old Chinatown — told by a local guide who knows the city's secrets. A completely different experience from a normal city tour. As night falls, ride pillion through Saigon and into its spiritual, spooky and superstitious side: the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, a traditional funeral house, a building locals whisper about, and the atmospheric streets of Chinatown. Your English-speaking guide brings it all to life with real beliefs, customs and eerie local legends — plus a coffee or juice stop and a late-night bánh mì. This is not a jump-scare ghost hunt — it's a fascinating, story-rich journey into what Vietnamese people actually believe about death, luck and the spirit world. Travelers love it as one of the most unique and memorable nights of their trip. Small, private and personalized. Best enjoyed in the evening. Safe and easy for first-time riders.
What you'll see & do
- ✓1. For Sightseeing, you only explore the hidden gems which is only for locals by motorbike, furthermore, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) or to save your budget that you can go sightseeing with our driver / Aodai rider who can speak very basic English 2. For Midnight, you will experience the nightlife of HCM city, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) or to save your budget that you can do the tour with our driver / Aodai rider who can speak very basic English 3. For market tour, you can join tour to discover all types of market in Saigon and buy some souviners when you are traveling, book full service ( included Tour guide, Food/ drink) to enjoy the tour fully, if you would like to save your budget, you can choose the " only driver " option, we have one driver who can speak very basic English
- ✓The itinerary could be altered due to the possibility of the restaurant being closed or the attraction undergoing maintenance.
- ✓Convenient drop-off at your hotel or in any famous spots in the center such as City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Pink Church, Opera House, Coffee Apartment, etc
- ✓After that, we will visit The Venerable Thich Quảng Đức Monument. A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.
- ✓Dive into the original local lifestyle and have a look at how local hangout, make a living, so on.
What's included
- ✓Friendly and professional English-speaking guides
- ✓Free pick up and drop off at your hotel (district 1 and district 3)
- ✓Helmet
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Fuel surcharge
- ✓Tea and coffee
- ✓Raincoat (if needed)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal expenses
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PICK UP INFORMATION: Please note we offer only free pick-up for all the hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or at the meeting point (Saigon Opera House). If tourists stay out of those destinations, we will surcharge 5 USD pax by the operator on the service using day On the public holiday in Vietnam we will surcharge 100% for 2-hour tour and 50% for other tours, payable onsite: Lunar New Year (27th of January 2025 - 9th of February 2025) April 7 April 30 - May 1 Sep 1 - Sep 2 Dec 31 - Jan 1
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.