Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

smiling man and woman sitting at a metal table eating vietnamese food in a casual restaurant
5.0(61)
From $27.00
per group
4 hours
Food & Cooking Classes
Ho Chi Minh City

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

At a Glance

Type
Food & Cooking Classes
Duration
4 hours
Rating
5.0/5 (61)
Price
From $27.00/group
Fitness
Moderate – The tour invol...

Tour Details

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.

What Makes This Tour Special

The tour covers 11 specific dishes representing a broad spectrum of Saigon’s street food, including stops at an aged local market inaccessible to most tourists. Transportation by scooter or car allows access to narrow alleyways and less crowded neighborhoods, presenting a more grounded urban experience.
  • Sampling 11 distinct dishes within a 4-hour window, providing a comprehensive taste profile of southern Vietnamese street food.
  • Visits to locations such as a 100-year-old market known mostly to locals, offering rare culinary settings.
  • Inclusion of both food and beverage experiences, from savory meals to traditional herbal drinks and local beer culture.
  • Small group size to facilitate interaction and personalized guidance through the city’s food landscape.
  • Use of scooters or car transport to navigate efficiently through traffic and reach diverse neighborhoods.

Historical Background

Saigon, officially Ho Chi Minh City, was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later the independent republic of South Vietnam until 1975. Its street food culture evolved from a blend of indigenous Vietnamese recipes and influences from Chinese, French, and other immigrant communities, developing into a complex culinary tradition.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This food & cooking classes activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 61 reviews, running 4 hours from $27.00 per group.

Best For

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

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +Well-reviewed: 61 ratings
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate – the tour involves multiple short walking segments between food stops and sitting at street stalls. participants should be comfortable with urban walking and occasional standing. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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