Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Hand pouring oil with a ladle over small round shrimp pancakes cooking in a black pan
5.0(310)
From $53.00
per group
4 hours
Food & Cooking Classes
Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

At a Glance

Type
Food & Cooking Classes
Duration
4 hours
Rating
5.0/5 (310)
Price
From $53.00/group
Fitness
Moderate - The tour invol...

Tour Details

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.

What Makes This Tour Special

The tour visits 7-8 food stops in neighborhoods rarely accessed by tourists, including vendors without a digital footprint. It covers about four hours on foot or by local transport, navigating narrow alleys and local markets to sample authentic dishes.
  • Routes focus on local areas not mapped online or frequented by tourists.
  • Inclusion of dishes selected and vetted by locals, appealing even to Vietnamese residents.
  • Opportunity to taste a variety of lesser-known southern Vietnamese street foods in one tour.
  • Guided by someone knowledgeable about Saigon’s food scene and local culture.
  • Small group size to maintain an intimate, personalized experience.

Historical Background

The tour takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, which was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later South Vietnam until 1975. The city has evolved from a colonial trading post into Vietnam's largest urban center, reflecting a mix of traditional and modern influences.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This food & cooking classes activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 310 reviews, running 4 hours from $53.00 per group.

Best For

FamiliesFood & drink lovers
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +Well-reviewed: 310 ratings
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - the tour involves walking for approximately four hours through urban streets and alleys, with some uneven surfaces and occasional standing at food stalls. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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