Saigon antique trail: collecting stories and vintage cafés

Inclusions

• Private transportation (if required)

• English-speaking cultural / lifestyle guide

• Guided exploration of the antique street

• Two café stops (one drink per stop)

• Storytelling and collector insights

• Bottled water

Exclusions

• Purchase of antiques or collectibles

• Additional food or drinks

• Personal expenses

• Tips (optional)

• Hotel pick-up in District 1 or meeting point

• Drop-off at hotel or a lifestyle area upon request

08:30 – Pick-up and introduction
Hotel pick-up or meet-up point. Introduction en route covering:

• Why Saigon became a hub for antique trading

• The difference between antiques, vintage items, and reproductions

• Collecting culture in Southeast Asia compared to Europe

09:00 – Lê Công Kiều Antique Street exploration

Experience:

• Walk through Saigon’s most famous antique street

• Visit selected antique shops featuring ceramics, wooden furniture, Buddha statues, colonial objects, coins, clocks, and cameras

• Learn how dealers source, restore, and price antiques

Storytelling:

• Objects as silent witnesses of history

• French colonial influence, Chinese trade routes, and local craftsmanship

• How to “read” an antique through patina, wear, material, and story

⏱️ Approx. 1.5 hours

10:45 – Antique and vintage café stop #1

Experience:

• Coffee served among antique furniture and collectibles

• Time to sit, observe, photograph, and listen

Storytelling:

• Why cafés in Saigon often function as private museums

• Coffee as a bridge between generations

• Nostalgia as a lifestyle choice rather than just memory

⏱️ Approx. 45 minutes

11:45 – Hidden heritage lane walk

Storytelling:

• Old Saigon beyond tourist landmarks

• How everyday architecture preserves memory better than monuments

⏱️ Approx. 30 minutes

12:30 – Antique café stop #2 (curated concept)

Experience:

• Second coffee or tea experience

• Free time for photography and conversation

• Optional sharing session: “What object would you collect and why?”

⏱️ Approx. 45 minutes

13:30 – Wrap-up and drop-off

• Private tour only

• Café selection may vary, concept consistency guaranteed

• Suitable for guests aged 12 and above

• Weekend or peak-hour surcharge may apply

• More than 48 hours before departure:
  Cancellation is completely free, with a 100% refund of the total tour price.

• Within 48 hours before departure:
  The cancellation fee is 100% of the total tour price (non-refundable).

Note:
During public holidays, specific regulations may apply according to government regulations and site rules.