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Tours/Ho Chi Minh City/One hour cyclo tour around Saigon

One hour cyclo tour around Saigon

4.6(44)Ho Chi Minh City55 min–1h
VIATOR4.6(13)TRIPADVISOR4.6(31)
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
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One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon
One hour cyclo tour around Saigon

At a glance

Duration
55 min–1h
Price from
$11 / person
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 44 reviews
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Xich Lo Private Tours
Meeting point
It is an impressive building so you can hardly miss it. You can either walk or take a cab there.

Description

From your pick-up point, join Xích Lô Tours for a fun cyclo ride across the undiscovered highlights of Saigon. ‘Xich lo’ or cyclo is a traditional transport in Saigon that is being left behind by sharp urbanization. Nowadays, it is a reminicence of the past. Hopping on your very own cyclos, you will be joining some 8 millions scooters of Saigon and get a premium 360 degree view of its traffic. Please note that the tour only includes private cyclo ride and non English-speaking drivers.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
11 times a day, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 18–66)
$11
Senior (ages 67+)
$11
Youth (ages 8–17)
$11
Child (ages 5–7)
$10
Infant (ages 1–4)
Free

Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:31 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

One hour cyclo tour around Saigon

Itinerary

Nguyen Hue Street
Pass by

A special square for youngsters to hang out. Packed with thousands of coffee shops and tea houses on both sides. In Vietnam, siblings normally share rooms so they prefer going to these places for some privacy.

Ben Thanh Market
Pass by

Ben Thanh Market, literally means 'market by the wharf citadel', dated back to the 17th century. It was formally built in 1914. You can find anything in here!

Bitexco Financial Tower
Pass by

The second highest skyscraper in Saigon. Covered by 6000 individual sheets of glasses gives it an impressive look from afar.

The Independence Palace
Pass by

Built in 1963 as the home and office of South Vietnam president. In 1975 it witnessed the end of Vietnam war when North Vietnam struck its main gates (you can still see the tanks nowadays).

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Not included
Tour guide
English-speaking drivers

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.6
44 reviews
5
31
4
10
3
2
2
0
1
1

How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Starting price $11 is 70% below the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Ho Chi Minh City

Excurgo comparison of 2,914 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does One hour cyclo tour around Saigon take?

One hour cyclo tour around Saigon lasts about 55 min–1h. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does One hour cyclo tour around Saigon cost?

Prices start at $11 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does One hour cyclo tour around Saigon run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

How much does One hour cyclo tour around Saigon cost for children?

Children aged 5–7 pay from $10, adults from $11. Infants go free.

Can I cancel One hour cyclo tour around Saigon for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is It is an impressive building so you can hardly miss it. You can either walk or take a cab there. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is One hour cyclo tour around Saigon worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Xich Lo Private Tours.

Reviews(44)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

E
Effa
April 7, 2026 · via Viator
This was slightly too...

This was slightly too long but a nice easy ride to see where places are and orientate ourselves on our first day in Ho Chi Minh.

A
Angela_L
February 2, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience riding...

Great experience riding round city seeing all the sights, friendly guides very informative recommended

S
Savanua_D
October 25, 2025 · via Viator
It's definitely an...

It's definitely an adventure. These guys have a strength & endurance that is unmatched. It was fun to be in the Saigon streets.

C
Cleo_L
August 15, 2025 · via Viator
Lovely scenic tour

It was lovely to get to see what Hanoi had to offer as well as experiencing the lovely company of our drivers

Operator response

Hi Cleo, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour with us

G
Gina F
June 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Push bike ride

There was 3 of us girls. We enjoyed seeing the sites on bike . We had fun doing it and it was so cheap . Definitely worth doing .

Operator response

Hi Gina, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour with us

J
jakemW3587UQ
May 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Scenic drive

Was pretty especially as it got dark. Relaxing drive. Gave the drivers 100,000 dong to split and they didn’t even say thankyou or acknowledge receiving a tip which we thought was very rude and disrespectful

Operator response

Hi Jake, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour with us. We apologize for the rudeness of the drivers toward the tip you gave and will work with them on this.

D
David_R
February 28, 2025 · via Viator
Fun, relaxing and safe.

Fun, relaxing and safe. The traffic was not a problem. A cool way to see the city. They actually picked us up at our hotel. Bring sunscreen and plenty of water.

Operator response

Hi David, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour with us

J
juliegZ2461AZ
February 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Cyclo hero!

Skilled rider in the traffic, the scary, scary traffic! Saw so much more than if I had followed a self guided walking tour - different pick up and drop off points made it easy for me to explore different neighborhoods at either end of the tour too!

Operator response

Hi Julie, thank you so much for your review, we are glad you enjoy the tour with us

M
Mr A M
October 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
1 hour city tour

A good fun way for a family to experience the city and the crazy Saigon roads without having to put kids on motorbikes! It's worth taking water and asking for the umbrella to be put up if needed as you're in the hot sun for long spells. The drivers were friendly and very Vietnamese in a good way.

J
Julie_S
August 4, 2024 · via Viator
1 hour tour to be clearly reminded to the cyclo men

we chose to do a one-hour family visit by cyclo (for 5 adults). The cyclomen were on time at 11:00 a.m. and showed us around the different sites and took photos. Then, they passed in front of Notre Dame de Saigon under construction and stopped at the Saigon post office (break stop) for us to visit. Beautiful building preserved from the colonial era and still in operation. The cyclomen were very kind and accommodating. Then they took us to visit a pagoda (off the circuit) and offered to have a drink to to the hot weather. We also paid for them a drink and I had drawn their attention that the fixed hour had passed. Our one-hour tour of the city, punctuated by sightseeing stops and a drink break, ended at 1:00 p.m. At our request to finish the tour, the cyclomen asked us for 1,000,000 dong each for pedaling! (A total of 5,000,000 dong for the 5 of them). We obviously refused, saying that it was in bad faith. It’s a shame because they were very friendly. We paid 250,000 dong each for the extra hour even though they cycled for barely 1 hour in total! ( 1,250,000 dong for the 5 of them). Advice, before starting the tour, remind them to respect 1 hour and WITHOUT visiting outside the circuit but only to take photos. Some people always take advantage of the sympathy of tourists, it’s really shame !

Operator response

Hi Julie, I am very sorry for the bad experience you had with the cyclo drivers. However, I believe this is not a booking with us as: - Our one-hour tour DOES NOT include any stops or drinks at all. In the attached itinerary, we only start from the Opera house then END THE TOUR at the central post office (not a break stop as you mentioned in the review). - We stop working for the whole July and only re-opened since August, and there is no booking with 5 pax since. I belive the cyclo drivers you were with are scams and they give Saigon cyclo a bad image. Our business are doing our best for fixed price cyclos without scam in Ho Chi Minh city. Could you remove the review that was falsely attributed to us?

$11/ person
4.6(44)
Duration55 min–1h
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