• Ho Chi Minh City - Guests will be picked up from their hotel and taken to explore the lesser-known areas of this southern Vietnamese city. The tour begins with a relaxed stroll through themed streets featuring birds, bonsai trees, miniature landscapes, local antiques, and handicrafts.
• Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy - Visit this traditional medicine museum to discover the art of healing, passed down through generations. As the first museum of its kind in Vietnam, it is renowned for its beautiful wooden interiors. The wooden house frames were transported from northern provinces to Ho Chi Minh City to give the museum an antique appearance.

This 5-hour tour includes visits to unique local markets, which are off the typical tourist path but definitely worth exploring. From street stalls selling decorative flowers to wartime artifacts, these markets offer a genuine glimpse into local life and are some of Saigon’s hidden gems. One stop is a bustling local market, where approximately 100 households handle between 1,000-3,000 flower boxes daily, which are then distributed to buyers throughout the city.

• Saigon Street Eats - This interactive experience will reveal how essential various objects and practices are to the Vietnamese people, both physically and spiritually. A delightful surprise awaits at an authentic home-cooked meal or a nostalgic Saigon café, tucked away in an old apartment. Naturally, exploring the authentic side of the city includes sampling local snacks and delicacies unique to this region.

After 5 hours of exploring the lesser-known parts of Saigon and experiencing this vibrant, dynamic city beyond the usual attractions, guests will be returned to their accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

• All entrance fees included
• Air-conditioned transport with professional driver
• All taxes and service charges included
• Half-day tour with English-speaking guide
• Local snacks provided

• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities
• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
• Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Supplements for transfers outside the general pick up and drop off area
• Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Uncover a unique aspect of Saigon with this half-day walking tour through its lesser-known neighborhoods, rich in local charm. Wander through themed streets showcasing antiques, handicrafts, exotic birds, bonsai trees, and miniature landscapes that offer a glimpse into everyday local life. A standout feature of the tour is a visit to Vietnam’s first traditional medicine museum, where the intricate wooden interiors and healing practices highlight centuries of cultural heritage.

Proceed to local markets that remain largely untouched by tourism but are integral to daily life. From vibrant flower stalls to shops brimming with wartime memorabilia, these hidden gems reflect the city’s ongoing rhythms, beliefs, and trading customs. Experience the lively atmosphere of a bustling flower market that caters to buyers from all over Saigon.

Throughout the tour, the guide shares captivating stories that animate these locations. The journey concludes with a meal in a nostalgic Saigon café tucked away in an old apartment building.

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Ho Chi Minh City centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the city, harbour and the Ho Chi Minh’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of snacks during the excursion
• We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion
• We always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
• We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions

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