Private tour in Ho Chi Minh City Thua P

Scooter to Saigon's Street Markets in a Half-Day Private Tour

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Thua P.

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Xin chao ! welcome to Vietnam. My name's Thua but you can call me Tony. I was born in Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta. However I have been living in Ho Chi Minh city ( saigon ) for 22 years. I graduated at the Foreign Language University in English. I had worked in hospitality at the different places such as Sheraton Saigon hotel & Towers, Intercontinental Saigon hotel & Residences. . . then I had been working as a freelance Guide for the past 12 years. Now I'm falling love my job. I can tell you how Vietnam is moving and changing. I love my country and I love Saigon city. so, I not only experience to share with you about culture, custom, history, daily life…the past and present but also the places in Saigon that not many people know it. Beside that Mekong Delta my hometown, where I had been lived and worked when I was young, engraved in my mind. I can express and show you how locals' life is changing because my parents and relatives are still there. I can customize all tours as your requests from ships such as Diamond princess, Silversea, Celebrity Mellenium, , Seabourn, Seven seas . . . With many years of working experience, I strongly believe that I can make you more enjoyable and you will receive what you expect on the tour. If you have any questions , do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to hosting you soon. Best regards, Pham My Thua ( Tony ) - International Tour Guide Licence - Bachelor of Art in English - Certificate of Appreciation of starwood Asia pacific - Service culture transformation of The Sheraton Brand - Service culture Training of The Sheraton Brand As a licenced guide, I have no restrictions.

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Overview of your Ho Chi Minh City tour

If you don't like touristy places and want to stay away from the main attractions join me for a scooter tour, do it just like locals do every day! Let me guide you through the city, and I will make sure you will get a taste of the local real life. On local markets you will be a part of its hustle and bustle, you will see, hear and feel how the locals are exchange goods and bargain for goods and different products. . . . these places are a true scenery of Vietnamese culture and are repeated every day. Here, how can we skip and not to taste some local food, delicacies like Vietnamese pho or rice noodles with barbecue are offered all around and you should try them in their original form. We will continue on to the new city via Thu Thiem bridge to enjoy the Saigon panorama before taking a break with Vietnamese coffee. That's not all, we will keep going to boat houses on river that they come from Mekong Delta and take some memorable photos before heading back to the hotel. Discover real Saigon!

Your Ho Chi Minh City tour itinerary

* Meet & greet at the appointment as agreed. * Our riders will send you through a local market, to experience the locals to exchange and bargain goods, products. . . . these works repeat everyday. * Enjoy local food at the market : Vietnamese pho or rice noodles with barbecue. (included) * Continuing on the scooter to the new city and enjoying Saigon panorama on the Thu Thiem bridge. * Driving to and stopping at the Tunnel that linked between the new city and the old city of Saigon. * Reaching to the district 4 and having a break time for Vietnamese coffee (included) * Here, keep going to another market, then driving through small alleys. * moving to the fruit market in district 7 (HCMC) to see floating boats which carry fruits from Mekong delta for sell. * Taking some memorable photos before heading back to the hotel.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Motorcycle

- A driver with a scooter carries one pax behind ( 10 drivers with 10 scooters ). - Scooters have Insurrance. * IN case if you prefer, I can arrange a car/ van If you wish to be picked up at the airport or from all Cruise Ship ports such as Phu My port, Hiep Phuoc port, Saigon port.

What's included
Other: Scooters Gas Helmets Raincoat Food: Vietnamese pho or rice noodles with barbecue Vietnamese coffee
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Shopping
Food And Drink
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Photography
Tour reference number
964539
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Ho Chi Minh City best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience the authentic local life of Ho Chi Minh City. It's ideal for those interested in exploring vibrant street markets, tasting local delicacies like Vietnamese pho, and enjoying the city's panorama from a scooter. It's also suitable for families with children.

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