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Saigon After Dark Street Food & Live Music Tour by Vintage Vespa
USD
$93
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Saigon by night on a classic Vespa: sunset, street food, seafood and live music in 4 hours.
- A welcome drink on a rooftop bar with a view over the city.
- A hidden seafood street with live seafood and local drinks.
- Bánh xèo and nem lụi from a family recipe more than 90 years old.
- Finish with dessert and a café where Vietnamese singers perform.
- Small group US$93 or private US$117, with free hotel pick-up.
Tour Information & Itinerary
The Saigon After Dark Street Food & Live Music Tour is a 4-hour evening tour of Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a vintage Vespa, from 18:00 to 22:00. It starts with a sunset drink on a rooftop bar, then rides through the backstreets to a seafood street, a family eatery for bánh xèo and nem lụi made to a 90-year-old recipe, a hidden dessert shop and a café with live Vietnamese music. US$93 per person in a small group, or US$117 per person private.
Status (checked October 2026): the food stops below are the usual line-up and can change with the season and the shops open that night. Live music depends on the café’s programme.
Tour at a Glance
| Tour code | VTE-SG2014 |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 4 hours – 18:00 to 22:00 |
| Route | Your hotel – rooftop bar welcome drink at sunset – city ride and backstreets – first food stop near the landmarks – seafood street – family eatery for bánh xèo, nem lụi and spring rolls – night ride and dessert – live music café – your hotel |
| Tour style | Evening street food tour as a passenger on a vintage Vespa with a professional driver; small group or private with an English-speaking guide |
| Departure | Every evening at 18:00 |
| Pick-up / drop-off | Free from hotels, Airbnbs and homestays in central Ho Chi Minh City |
| Meals | A full dinner of street food and seafood, dessert, a welcome drink and a drink at the live music café |
| Activity level | Easy – short walks and a passenger ride |
| Best for | Food lovers, couples and friends who want Saigon’s nightlife, seafood and music in one evening |
| Guide language | English (other languages on request) |
| Price | US$93 per person (small group) · US$117 per person (private) |
What You’ll Eat and Drink
The tastings add up to a full dinner, so come hungry.
| Dish | What it is | Vietnamese name |
|---|---|---|
| Live seafood | Choose from tanks and trays of clams, snails, prawns and crab, grilled or stir-fried with tamarind, garlic or chilli salt | hải sản, ốc |
| Crispy rice pancakes | Thin, crunchy turmeric pancakes from a family recipe more than 90 years old | bánh xèo |
| Grilled lemongrass pork skewers | Minced pork grilled on lemongrass sticks, rolled in rice paper with herbs | nem lụi |
| Spring rolls | Fresh or fried rolls with a peanut or fish sauce dip | gỏi cuốn / chả giò |
| Dessert | A sweet finish at a hidden local shop | — |
Tour Highlights
1. Sunset from a Rooftop Bar
Your evening begins with a free welcome drink on a local rooftop bar with a wide view over Ho Chi Minh City as the sun goes down and the towers light up.
2. Backstreets and City Lights by Vespa
Ride pillion through busy boulevards and small alleys to see how Saigon lives at night, with a first food stop near the city landmarks.
3. A Hidden Seafood Street
About a kilometre of stalls with live seafood in tanks and trays, plus traditional Saigon dishes and local drinks – one of the liveliest places to eat in the city.
4. Bánh Xèo and Nem Lụi with a 90-Year-Old Recipe
A family eatery that says it has kept its recipe for more than 90 years serves crispy bánh xèo, lemongrass pork skewers and spring rolls.
5. Dessert and Live Music
Ride on to a hidden shop for dessert, then finish at a café where Vietnamese singers perform – sing along if you like – with a drink before your driver takes you home around 22:00.
Who This Tour Is For – and Who Should Choose Another
Ideal for: food lovers, couples, friends and solo travellers who want Saigon’s night life, seafood and music in one evening.
Consider another option if:
- You prefer daytime or a lighter meal – choose the Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour at lunch.
- You want sights and history – choose The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa.
- You are pregnant or have back or neck problems – a scooter ride is not recommended.
Saigon After Dark Tour Price
Prices are per person in US dollars, with all food and drinks, the Vespa, driver and guide included.
| Option | Price per person | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$93 | Join other travellers; one driver per guest; shared English-speaking guide |
| Private tour | US$117 | Your party only, with your own guide; menu and stops adjusted to you |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City, vintage Vespa with fuel and professional driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, all food and drinks including the welcome drink and a drink at the live music café, cold water and entrance fees.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices and minimum age when you enquire.
Send us your date and number of travellers to check availability and book.
Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert
- Local team: we confirm your date, pick-up time and any dietary needs with the Vespa team in Ho Chi Minh City before the day.
- Local price, best price guarantee: no online-agency commission. If you find the same tour with the same services for less, send us the quote and we will review it and match the price.
- One trip, one contact: we can add hotels, transfers, the Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels and the rest of Vietnam to the same plan.
- Fast replies: we usually answer within 24 hours, and you can reach us on WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368.
Customise This Tour
- Vegetarian or no seafood: we replace the seafood street with other local dishes.
- Private tour: stay longer at the music café or the seafood street.
- Earlier start: on a private tour, start earlier and add more sights before sunset.
- Combine: do The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa in the morning and After Dark in the evening.
Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a tailored plan.
Compare Similar Tours
| Tour | Duration | Main places | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa (this tour) | About 4 hours (18:00–22:00) | Rooftop sunset drink, seafood street, bánh xèo and nem lụi, dessert, live music café | US$93 |
| Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour | About 3.5–4 hours (lunch or dinner) | Bánh xèo and spring rolls, grilled banana sticky rice, seafood, Nhieu Loc canal walk, avocado ice cream | US$83 |
| The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Post Office, Notre Dame, Independence Palace, flower market, Cholon, Thien Hau Temple, Thu Thiem skyline view, lunch | US$73 |
| Saigon Vespa Countryside Tour: Mekong Delta Villages | 5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Red dirt back roads, river ferry, local market, rice fields, rice wine family, Cao Dai temple, lunch | US$77 |
Local Expert Notes by Jimmy
- Come hungry – there is a lot of food.
- Rainy season (May–November): showers often fall in the late afternoon and clear by evening; ponchos are provided.
- Weekends are the liveliest nights on the seafood street and at the music café.
- Wear closed shoes and bring a little Vietnamese dong for extra drinks.
- Tết 2027: Lunar New Year falls on 6 February 2027; many family-run eateries close for several days, so the route changes.
More planning help: Saigon food guide, Saigon travel guide, where to stay in Saigon and Saigon travel tips.
Ready for Saigon after dark? Send us an inquiry with your date and any dietary needs – we usually reply within 24 hours.
Updated 24 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert
Day by day itinerary
About the Saigon After Dark Tour
This 4-hour evening tour (18:00–22:00) shows Ho Chi Minh City at night from the back of a vintage Vespa. A professional driver takes each guest and an English-speaking guide leads the way through rooftops, food streets and backstreets.
Brief itinerary
- Pick-up – rooftop welcome drink – city ride and first food stop
- Seafood street – bánh xèo, nem lụi and spring rolls at a family eatery
- Night ride and dessert – live music café – back to your hotel
Saigon After Dark: Rooftop Sunset, Street Food, Seafood and Live Music by Vintage Vespa (About 4 Hours)
Meals: dinner (street food and seafood) and drinks · Overnight: No overnight
Times: 18:00–22:00.
Pick-up: your vintage Vespa driver collects you from your hotel, Airbnb or homestay.
Rooftop: a free welcome drink on a local rooftop bar with a panoramic view of the city at sunset.
City ride: ride through the city and small alleys, with a first food stop near the landmarks.
Seafood street: about a kilometre of stalls with live seafood, traditional Saigon dishes and local drinks.
Family eatery: bánh xèo, nem lụi and spring rolls from a recipe kept for more than 90 years.
Dessert: a night ride past Saigon’s nightlife to a hidden dessert shop.
Live music: Vietnamese singers perform at a café, with a drink; you can sing along.
Return: your driver takes you back to your hotel around 22:00.
Inclusions
Meals
Street food and seafood dinner + drinks
Transport
Vintage Vespa with driver
Accommodation
No overnight
Tour Inclusions
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- Vintage Vespa with fuel and a professional driver (one guest per scooter)
- Full-face helmet, and rain poncho if needed
- English-speaking guide
- All food and drinks, including the rooftop welcome drink and a drink at the live music café
- Cold water and all entrance fees
Tour Exclusions
- Extra drinks beyond those included
- Pick-up outside central Ho Chi Minh City (ask us)
- Tips for drivers and guide (appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Tour Price
Tour code: VTE-SG2014
| Option | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$93 |
| Private tour | US$117 |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, vintage Vespa with fuel and driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, all food and drinks, cold water and entrance fees.
- Private tour: your party only, with the menu and stops adjusted to you.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices when you enquire.
Ready to book? Send us your date and number of travellers to confirm availability.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs about the Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa
1. How long is the Saigon After Dark tour?
About 4 hours, from 18:00 to 22:00, including hotel pick-up and drop-off.
2. What will I eat and drink?
Usually a rooftop welcome drink, live seafood on a seafood street, bánh xèo, nem lụi (lemongrass pork skewers) and spring rolls at a family eatery, a dessert and a drink at a live music café.
3. How much does the tour cost?
US$93 per person in a small group or US$117 per person for a private tour, including all food and drinks, the Vespa, driver, guide and entrance fees.
4. How is this different from the Saigon Foodie Tour?
The Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour (US$83) can be done at lunch or dinner and focuses on food. After Dark is evening only and adds a rooftop sunset drink, a seafood street and live music.
5. Do I drive the Vespa myself?
No. You ride as a passenger behind a professional driver, one guest per scooter, so you can enjoy a drink.
6. Is it safe to ride in Saigon at night?
The drivers know the city and ride these routes every night, full-face helmets are provided and the pace is gentle.
7. Can vegetarians join?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we arrange vegetarian dishes instead of seafood and meat.
8. I don’t eat seafood. Can I still join?
Yes. Let us know when you book and you get other local dishes at the seafood stop.
9. Is alcohol included?
The welcome drink and a drink at the live music café are included, along with the drinks served with the food. Extra drinks are paid locally.
10. Where does the tour start?
At your hotel, Airbnb or homestay in central Ho Chi Minh City. Pick-up and drop-off are free.
11. Can children join?
Usually yes, if they can sit safely behind a driver and wear a helmet. Ask us about the minimum age and child prices.
12. What is the difference between the small group and private tour?
In the small group you share the guide with other travellers at US$93 per person. The private tour (US$117 per person) is for your party only, and the menu and stops can be changed.
13. What happens if it rains?
Tours run in normal rain with ponchos. In a storm we move your tour to another night where possible.
14. How do I book the Saigon After Dark tour?
Send your date, number of travellers and hotel through the Tour Inquiry form or WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368. We usually reply within 24 hours.
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