Best Food Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

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In Ho Chi Minh City, the average cost of top-rated food tours is around €69, with prices ranging from as low as €13 to over €400 for extended experiences. We selected 12 food tours based on their exceptional guest ratings, averaging 4.9 out of 5, ensuring you get quality and satisfaction. These tours include options lasting from 2 hours up to 3 days, offering a variety of choices whether you want a quick street food ride or a full Mekong Delta culinary adventure.

You’ll find several motorbike tours rated a perfect 5/5 starting at just €14, such as the Saigon Slum and Signature Local Street Food scooter tours. For longer trips, the Incredible Mekong Delta 3-day tour stands out with a 5/5 rating but comes at a higher price of €412. Whether you prefer night tours by jeep or private scooter rides, this list covers a broad range of tastes and budgets to suit your needs.

Each option was chosen for its high rating, value for money, and local food focus within Ho Chi Minh City or nearby Mekong Delta areas. This curated list helps you quickly identify the best food tours to match your schedule, interests, and budget when planning your visit.

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Cook 4 Local Vietnamese Dishes In Pink-themed Class & Market Tour

Cook 4 Local Vietnamese Dishes In Pink-themed Class & Market Tour

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4 hours
5.0
38 reviews

1. More than cooking – it’s cultural immersion You don’t just learn how to cook, you experience Vietnamese culture from inside out: local market visits, stories behind herbs and sauces and deep insights into regional dishes. 2. Private cooking stations/100% hands-on experience Each guest gets a personal cooking station, fully equipped and sanitized to prepare every dish from scratch like a true Vietnamese. 3. Host who teaches with heart and humor Led by passionate, fluent English-speaking chef who knows how to connect, entertain so the guests would feel engaged + easy to follow 4. Perfect for everyone – solo travelers, couples, families & kids Vegetarian options available 5. Prime location in District 1 – easy to find, hard to forget Located in the heart of Saigon, just minutes from Bùi Viện and other famous tourist spots, perfect stop during your city adventure. 6. Cook full 4 courses meal from scratch (3 main dishes + 1 dessert)

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Private Street Food Tour by Scooter with Hotel Pickup

Private Street Food Tour by Scooter with Hotel Pickup

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City3 hours
5.0
57 reviews

Having a private Food Tour is a perfect way to spend your leisure evening in Saigon. Within 4 hours, we will show you the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine in Southern Vietnam by trying 6 signature dishes that will make you remember for as long as you live. You will be able to satisfy your favorite culinary pleasures by tasting from a range of amazing food and chatting with our friendly local guides. - Well, what are you still waiting for? Join us in exploring all those small alleyways that contains the greatest Vietnamese street food you would ever imagine in Saigon. - We are flexible for any special request regarding food (vegetarian or gluten-free or other) - All tour guides have over many years of experience. The tours start and end at your hotel. - Individual tour guide for each guest - Tour includes a round- trip hotel transport and all range of local foods and drinks - See the sights illuminated at night - Understand deeply all cuisine, historical and Vietnamese culture

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Committed Non-Touristy Saigon Street Food Tour By Scooters/Car

Committed Non-Touristy Saigon Street Food Tour By Scooters/Car

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4 hours
5.0
61 reviews

Join our Food Tour for 100% authentic flavors — In just 4 hours, you’ll savor 11 iconic dishes: 1. Crab Noodle Soup – a perfect taste of fresh crab, pork, and a uniquely rich broth. 2. Papaya Salad – Fresh, crunchy, and well-balanced. 3. Bo Bia – A beloved Vietnamese street snack with vegetables and sausage, simple yet satisfying. 4. Herbal Sweet Drink– a refreshing and very popular cooling drink, perfect for hot summer. 5. Grilled Rice Paper – Crispy, smoky, and full of flavor, a must-try street food. 6. Lemongrass Grilled Beef - grilled to perfection. 7. Oyster Omelet – Savory and slightly crispy, a favorite among local seafood lovers. 8. Banh cuốn tôm – Soft, delicate, served fresh and warm. 9. Experience Bánh Xèo – at a 100-year-old hidden market in Saigon that not everyone knows about 10. Saigon Beer – an essential drink when you experience the local “nhậu” culture. 11.Mekong-style Sweet Dessert – A sweet ending inspired by southern Vietnam, light and refreshing.

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Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4 hours
5.0
317 reviews

Bored by the food options that you can easily find yourself? Our uniqueness came from our best choices of good food, and adventurous routes that have ZERO-TOURIST, and I want to state again ZERO-TOURIST. This food tour can even cater to other Vietnamese, that's how good it is! We guaranteed you that you will get to experience different scenic routes and go FURTHER than any other tour could in 4 hours. On "A Super Niche Food Tour" which includes 7-8 special food with extremely local spots in our neighborhood that is not on GOOGLE MAP and make sure you hardly find them by yourself.

5
Vietnam Coffee Journey - Make extraordinary tasty coffee yourself

Vietnam Coffee Journey - Make extraordinary tasty coffee yourself

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City2h 30m
5.0
31 reviews

During the activities, you'll try 6 different coffee drinks (from pure black coffee to the most iconic ones with ingredients) and the stories / origins behind them. There're always reasons, background situations connected to each of the drink. You will understand more about Vietnam history through the coffee tasting, as well as the people characteristics from different parts of the country reflexes on the drinks. Coffee is not just a drink, but how it's much more important to us. Hands-on brewing the coffee yourself. You'll get to know How to use "Phin" (traditional Vietnamese coffee dripper), together with the methods to make the iconic coffee drinks of Southern & Northern Vietnam (the "Ca phe sua" - condensed milk coffee & "Ca phe trung" - egg coffee). You'll be ready to make them at home easily with my tasty recipes/tips, an experienced QC / barista coach. All in all, a complete picture of everything you need to know about Vietnamese coffee.

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Uniquely Vietnamese Cocktails Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

Uniquely Vietnamese Cocktails Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City1h 30m
5.0
42 reviews

Our Shake & Savor: Coffee Cocktails workshop combines the rich tradition of Vietnamese coffee with the creativity of cocktail mixology. It’s an immersive experience where you craft unique coffee-based cocktails, blending bold flavors and unexpected twists. Expect vibrant flavors like Cà Phê Mít with jackfruit and sampan rhum, or the bold Phở Fizz with dry gin and Cascara Tea, creating a fusion of coffee, spice, and sweetness that’s distinctly Vietnamese yet refreshingly modern.

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1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City1 hour
5.0
119 reviews

It's a small group class getting you more attentive by the instructor to help you make the good egg coffee at the end. Aside from that, a cozy place brings you closer feeling and easy to interact with other people in the group. You can control your own flavor to make egg coffee match to your sweet level. It's a hand-on experience where you can do it yourself, not just looking like a knowledgeable instructor, it also helps you to know more about Vietnamese coffee culture and can recommend you good brands to buy home

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Top-rated Home Cooking Class with a River View AC Kitchen

Top-rated Home Cooking Class with a River View AC Kitchen

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City3 hours
5.0
45 reviews

- Small group cooking class in a warm, family, friends style atmosphere - Customized menus with FRESH, HIGH QUALITY ingredients, no MSG added - A spotless, air-conditioned kitchen with breathtaking river view - An experienced cook with over a decade of expertise and excellent English skills - Flexible timetable and customized menus (vegetarian/vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or special diets, etc.)

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Ho Chi Minh City with Street Food Tour by Cyclo

Ho Chi Minh City with Street Food Tour by Cyclo

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City3h 30m
5.0
41 reviews

Thank you for choosing Vietnam as your travel destination. To support the locals especially the middle-aged man with precarious life, we organanize this tour. This is the most chill out way to explore our city because our drivers will drive you slowly and you have chance to emmerse yourselves in local life ryhm. We offer you a glance tour in 3,5 hour which is combination of sight-seeing and street food. You gonna have chance to visit the most highlight spots of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and the signature food of the South cuisine culture. For example: Saigon Opera House, City Hall, Walking Street, Saigon Central Post Office, Local market (flower and food market)...with our best tour guides.

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Taste of Saigon: Local Street Food Tour

Taste of Saigon: Local Street Food Tour

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4 hours
5.0
68 reviews

Our tour uniquely blends authentic experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, delving into local culture and hidden spots. Taste street food in District 3's alleys and explore the historic Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments for an immersive experience. Our guides offer personalized attention, sharing insights and tailoring the tour to your interests. Whether you're into food or history, we adapt to your curiosity, offering more than just sights — you live Saigon's story. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the city's heartbeat.

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Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour)

Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour)

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4 hours
5.0
73 reviews

Joining a Street Food Tour is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the vibrant, mouthwatering world of Saigon's street food scene. Here are a few compelling reasons why you should consider booking our tour. Saigon's street food is a core part of its culture, and we offer you an authentic taste of local life. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll have the opportunity to try traditional dishes that are typically only known to locals and off the beaten path. The street food tours are typically private tours , so you can enjoy a more personalized experience. One of the challenges when eating street food in a foreign country is knowing where to eat safely. Our guides are experts in local food hygiene and will take you to vendors who have a reputation for cleanliness and food safety.

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Private Jeep Street Food Tour and Night Roof Top Bar

Private Jeep Street Food Tour and Night Roof Top Bar

Food & Cooking ClassesHo Chi Minh City4h 30m
5.0
41 reviews

Our Jeep street food tour and night rooftop bar is not only a classic tour but also exciting journey of your tasting. Jeep car bring you a comfort experience with open air and panorama view among so many motorbikes on streets after working hours. You have chance to discover the best Vietnamese street food dishes while enjoy the atmosphere of Saigon at night under thousand lights on a jeep car, crossing the districts in center and ends at a rooftop bar beside a river bank that promise a memorable moments in your trip in Vietnam. Let our first stop kick off your stomach

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When booking your food tour in Ho Chi Minh City, it’s best to reserve a few weeks in advance, especially for popular night tours and multi-day trips. Look for tours with consistently high ratings and clear pricing from trusted providers to ensure a smooth . Consider the weather—dry season months from November to April offer more comfortable conditions for outdoor motorbike tours and Mekong Delta excursions.

Choosing the right tour can enhance your trip by fitting your timing and budget, ensuring you enjoy the city’s rich culinary scene without hassle. Use this guide to compare options and pick the best fit for your food journey.