

by Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118This four-hour motorized tour in Ho Chi Minh City travels in a Vietnam People’s Army Jeep Uaz469, offering an open-air ride through both well-known and lesser-known areas. The tour begins with hotel pickup in District 1, where a guide provides a safety briefing before heading out. The first part of the route passes by Saigon’s main landmarks in Districts 1 and 3, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. The Jeep then drives through local neighborhoods in Districts 5, 6, 10, and sometimes 4, moving beyond typical tourist paths. This section lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on street life, markets, and interactions with residents to show everyday Saigon. The guide points out smaller backstreets and vibrant markets like the Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings area, where guests can observe daily activities and learn about local culture. The final part of the tour, about one hour long, visits Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and nearby street food spots. Guests have multiple stops to sample local dishes at street stalls and family-run restaurants, with all food and drinks included. The tour runs regardless of weather, with ponchos and Jeep covers provided if it rains. An English-speaking guide, driver, fuel, parking, and all fees and taxes are included. Tips for the guide and driver are not included.
War Remnants Museum
The tour starts with pickup from hotels in Saigon’s District 1. After a safety briefing, the Jeep drives through the Central Business District and District 3, passing key sites like the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. These are drive-by stops to see Saigon’s main landmarks.
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
This 90-minute segment explores local neighborhoods beyond typical tourist areas. The Jeep travels through Districts 5, 6, 10, and sometimes 4, passing vibrant markets, backstreets, and residential areas. Guests observe daily life, commerce, and local culture in authentic settings, including street food stalls and family-run eateries.
90 min
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
The final hour is spent at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and surrounding street food locations. Guests try a variety of local dishes from vendors and small restaurants. The guide and driver handle all navigation through these diverse neighborhoods to show different sides of Saigon.
60 min
Please stand in front of the main gate of Ho Chi Minh Opera House, it is easy for you to recognize us and also easy for us to find you.
End point
Please stand in front of the main gate of Ho Chi Minh Opera House, it is easy for you to recognize us and also easy for us to find you.


by Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118This four-hour motorized tour in Ho Chi Minh City travels in a Vietnam People’s Army Jeep Uaz469, offering an open-air ride through both well-known and lesser-known areas. The tour begins with hotel pickup in District 1, where a guide provides a safety briefing before heading out. The first part of the route passes by Saigon’s main landmarks in Districts 1 and 3, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. The Jeep then drives through local neighborhoods in Districts 5, 6, 10, and sometimes 4, moving beyond typical tourist paths. This section lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on street life, markets, and interactions with residents to show everyday Saigon. The guide points out smaller backstreets and vibrant markets like the Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings area, where guests can observe daily activities and learn about local culture. The final part of the tour, about one hour long, visits Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and nearby street food spots. Guests have multiple stops to sample local dishes at street stalls and family-run restaurants, with all food and drinks included. The tour runs regardless of weather, with ponchos and Jeep covers provided if it rains. An English-speaking guide, driver, fuel, parking, and all fees and taxes are included. Tips for the guide and driver are not included.
War Remnants Museum
The tour starts with pickup from hotels in Saigon’s District 1. After a safety briefing, the Jeep drives through the Central Business District and District 3, passing key sites like the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. These are drive-by stops to see Saigon’s main landmarks.
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
This 90-minute segment explores local neighborhoods beyond typical tourist areas. The Jeep travels through Districts 5, 6, 10, and sometimes 4, passing vibrant markets, backstreets, and residential areas. Guests observe daily life, commerce, and local culture in authentic settings, including street food stalls and family-run eateries.
90 min
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
The final hour is spent at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and surrounding street food locations. Guests try a variety of local dishes from vendors and small restaurants. The guide and driver handle all navigation through these diverse neighborhoods to show different sides of Saigon.
60 min
Please stand in front of the main gate of Ho Chi Minh Opera House, it is easy for you to recognize us and also easy for us to find you.
End point
Please stand in front of the main gate of Ho Chi Minh Opera House, it is easy for you to recognize us and also easy for us to find you.