Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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Features

Free cancellation available
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

We believe the best way to experience Ho Chi Minh City is through a FOOD TOUR :) Our uniqueness comes from the absolute best southern dishes and easy-to-walk routes. This food tour even caters to Vietnamese locals - that's how good it is!

Hundreds of options out there. WHY US?

Travelling with family, friends, or just scared of motorbikes? This tour is SAFE for all ages. We'll walk you to food stalls serving authentic flavours passed down for generations.

This tour is just $29, including 8 varieties of dishes, 1 beer, 1 dessert, and hotel pickup. We focus strictly on the quality of the food - our Banh Cuon is even better than the Michelin one, but at a third of the price! *select Check availability to see our menu for each option.

We offer a full refund for cancellations made up to 12 hours before your tour starts – for any reason. Just email or WhatsApp us.

We're a licensed international tour operator (Licence: 79-2744/2026/CDLQGVN-GP). This tour includes $5,000 travel insurance.

Activity location

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
- Ward 1, District 3
- 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Saigon Opera House
- 07 Công trường Lam Sơn
- 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Dates

Travellers

Original Food Walking Tour

4h
English

Food & Hotel Pickup included: 8 varieties of dishes, 1 beer, 1 dessert, and Hotel Pickup (district 1, 3 and 4). No hidden fees.
Our menu: : Vietnamese steamed rice rolls, Grilled bananas with coconut milk, and Bo Kho - that beef stew is better than the Michelin one
Real Banh Mi: locals actually eat, Banh Xeo, Vietnamese Pizza, Fried sweet potato, Saigon Beer, Grilled beef with lemongrass, and Flan.
Car & Walking: An easy-going tour with a distance of about 2.5 km, featuring many food stalls along the way
Everyone is welcome: We can accommodate all dietary restrictions, from vegetarian to gluten-free.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€25.89 x 2 Adults€51.78

Total

Private Food Walking Tour

4h
English

All the same, but private: Taste the exact same menu as the original option, including 8 varieties of food, 1 dessert, and 1 beer.
Private hotel pickup: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Otherwise, we will meet at the Saigon Opera House.
All food included
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€31.24 x 2 Adults€62.48

Total

What's included, what's not

Well-trained tour guides with good English skills
Hand sanitiser and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
No hidden fees, ever. (We hate 'em too)
10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer are included
Transport by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case

Know before you book

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
- The total distance is 2.5 km, and there are many food stalls along the way to rest
- Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
- Food options may vary slightly based on shop opening hours and availability on that day
- We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewellery at your hotel for safekeeping.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking
- This tour is absolutely safe for all ages
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)

For the pickup process: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or we can meet you at the Saigon Opera House as the meeting point *How this tour works Before the tour: Our team will be informed of your hotel pickup location, dietary restrictions, and any special requests. If your pickup address is not in Districts 1, 3, or 4, we’ll reach out via WhatsApp to arrange a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House. The total walking distance is approximately 2.5 km, featuring many local food stalls along the way. It’s a gentle and enjoyable walk suitable for everyone (absolutely safe for kids) *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

1h
Admission ticket included

On the tour: Your guide will always be punctual and arrive at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour starts. Then we’ll head to the heart of District 3 by taxi to begin the tour. Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour: 1. "Bánh Cuốn" - A delicate Vietnamese dish featuring thin, steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, typically served with a side of dipping sauce. 2. “Chuối Nướng” - Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk. 3. "Bò kho" - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots (naturally sweet), carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavourful broth *loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour)

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

1h 15m
Admission ticket included

After exploring District 3, we’ll take a short walk to Ho Thi Ky, the largest wholesale flower market in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, which supplies flowers to the city and several southern provinces At this market, we will keep tasting: 4. “Bò nướng sả” - Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass-grilled minced beef. 5. Vietnamese pizza - A good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage 6. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer 7. “Bò lá lốt” - A popular Vietnamese dish consisting of seasoned ground beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves We’ll also learn how to cheer like a Vietnamese, experience local life in the old backstreet maze, and share stories with our foodie guides *There are many street food options in this market, and we’ve already picked the best ones for you. The list may be a bit flexible if some dishes sell out early

Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5

45m
Admission ticket included

Would you ever guess which Bánh Mì locals eat every day? Yes, we will show you the authentic one (not Huynh Hoa or any expensive version) after visiting this market. Hope you still have some room for our next stops: 8. “Bánh Mì“ - The Vietnamese best-known baguette in the world with Vietnamese sausage, butter, meat,.. in traditional way (Banh mi that locals actually eat) 9.“Bánh Xèo” - Savoury Vietnamese Crepe, bright yellow crispy crepe filled with shrimp, pork and vegetables. 10. “Chè Mâm”: Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts or creamy Flan

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)

Back to hotel: We will drop you off at your hotel (the same as the pickup address), or you can choose a meeting point at bars or pubs located in Districts 1, 3, and 4. We can also provide you with a list of food and addresses upon request after the tour.

Location

Activity location

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
- Ward 1, District 3
- 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Saigon Opera House
- 07 Công trường Lam Sơn
- 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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