Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Foods Available: Vegetarian, Vegan, Non-veg, Pecastarian, Pecastarian, Non-Gluten and Non-Dairy.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our experience takes you to the far outer reach of Saigon, venture to parts unknown, even unknown to other Vietnamese from other districts! With the promise of the tastiest authentic food that is not recreated for foreign taste!! Travel by mopeds with English-speaking friends. Leading you will be a personal travel concierge, who can answer any question about Vietnam and have experience hosting thousands of groups in Vietnam! In our experience, you will get a chance to see more than any tourist will ever get to see in Saigon. PERIOD! Explore: Fruit wholesaler Market Chinese District East West Freeway The Provincial Street Labyrinth of Eight This experience is not a touristy organized tour! 2/3 in the tour we can guarantee you with absolute certainty!! The further we are into the tour, YOU WILL NOT SEE A SINGLE TOURIST FOR MILES! (except for our group)
Sample Menu
starter
Bánh Khọt (Sizzling savour crepe)
Rice flour, tumeric, taro and coconut cream blend and wok fried into a perfection coating of crispy goodness with meat or veg filling!
starter
Betel leaf BBQ Ground Beef (Bò Lá Lốt)
The least known leafy wraps that is buttery by nature, yes the belet leaf give of a veggie buttery aroma. A true culinary experience!
main
Cơm tấm sườn (Broken rice)
To obtained 1 ton of broken rice, need around 7-8 tons of rice harvest. The rice dish to die for. You never had broken rice, you never been to Saigon!
main
Duck Noodle Soup
nickname: liquid gold". The cleanest broth comes from the duck bones, with a cooking time of 8 hours, making the flavors perfect
main
Teenager's TOP 1 Snacks
a platter of 7 toppings Rice Paper Salad & Savory Crackling Pop-rice
dessert
Fresh fruits from wholesale market
Enjoy seasonal mangosteen, mango, dragon fruit
dessert
fluffiest flan
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Free Automated City Tour (without a guide)
Expenses for the local dishes
Rain poncho
Wet Wipes & Hand sanitizer
English speaking guide with expert driving skill
Nice photos/video will be edited and sent
Other pickup locations which are not in district 1,3,4 will be charge 100.000 VND/person (4USD)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
BECOME A LOCAL
Hidden Gems & Local's House.: Take the more secluded route to explore the hotspot that few other Vietnamese ever came across. Have lunch at a local's home.
Rent A Friend: This option allow us to help you knows what's like to become a true local. Where we hangout, what we do as Vietnamese locals.
Duration: 4 hours: Duration may vary more than the intended 4-hour
Eat Like A Local: Try some different hightlight beyond a normal food tour!
Beyond a Food Tour: This option include more insights on Vietnamese households and lifestyle by visiting an actual local's place.
Pickup included
Food Tour That Go Furthest Away From Touristy Area
Best Listed Food of Saigon: Best BBQ Lemongrass & Butter Herb Beef
Duck Stocking Turmeric noodle soup
Broken rice with BBQ Porkchop
Rice paper salad
The Best Food Tour!: Our selection cater to those who are avid foodie and enjoy actual local places that even other Vietnamese would be amazed by.
Pickup included
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the money!
sailornep5,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are a lot of Saigon food tours to choose from, and I wasn't sure if this would be worth it given it is a little pricier than the other options. But I didn't want to be relegated to only food in District 1, and I liked that this tour gave the opportunity to see other districts, so I chose this one. And I am SO glad I did!! Our family of 5 were greeted at our hotel by Happy and Star and three other guides, who then led us to our first stop where we met up with another couple for our evening tour. All the stops were great - they were clear we wouldn't get banh mi or pho given we can easily find that on any corner, or back home in the US - so it was nice being able to enjoy other food options like banh xeo, nuoc xo, banh cuon, com tam, and trang mieng. There was a bun dish I had never been exposed to in all my years living in Little Saigon as a Vietnamese-American that I thought was delicious! My kids were 12 and 14 and originally grumbled about a 4-5 hour tour but the time passed by so quickly that they didn't even realize that much time passed when the tour was over. I was nervous that my mom (almost 70) would be scared being on the back of a motorbike, but her driver was so good that she made it through the tour with ease. (On the flip side, my husband's driver seemed new so there was a lot of jerking involved so my husband didn't have as good of an experience riding around.) I only wished we had more time in Saigon so we could experience their other tours. (They did give us great recommendations in Danang, which was our next stop, and was spot on.) 100% would recommend this tour company - it's worth the cost for the unique experience!
Happy will make your visit happy
Kelly I,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family enjoyed Happy and all of the tour guides with Saigon Happy Tours. We had a blast riding on the scooters thru Saigon and enjoying delicious Vietnamese food. We also did a cooking class with Happy and his mom and his home. They welcomed us into their own kitchen and taught us so much about cooking the Vietnamese way. Lastly we enjoyed exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with Happy as our guide. He is an expert in the war and gave us a lot to think about. I highly recommend using Happy’s company to explore Saigon.
Great tour!
Global51150108643,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience on the tour with Vic! This was a great way to see more of the city and try some new places/foods. Vic did a great job as a guide taking me to different sights and districts to try different drinks and food.
Best Street Food Tour - A Must-Do in Saigon
ssJ4043BZ,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is definitely the highlight of our Saigon trip! I was a bit nervous when I heard that we would be touring the sights in motorbikes. While I had my eyes closed/half closed during most of the ride, I still enjoyed the novel experience. The places we visited are definitely off the beaten path. My family can’t decide which places we visited were our favorite because they’re all great! I have to say though that the broken rice is a must-try for anyone visiting Saigon. I highly recommend this tour with Saigon Happy Tour. Kudos to our guides - Star, Tee and Jenny!
Fun, knowledgeable and safe tpurs
ECointhepv,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took 3 tours with Saigon Happy Tours. We did the food tour with Snow, Victor and Drink, the city tour with Victor, James and Fifi and Cu Chi Tunnels tour with Kyle. All of them were very safe and professional on the motor bikes, fun and very knowledgeable. Kyle who gave us the tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and knows a lot about the American War. I am very glad we chose Saigon Happy Tours.
Great recommendation!!
Sightsee824149,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with the team!! The travel experience is awesome and everything is well planned! Will definitely visit again when back in HCMC!
Great way to see the city and try unique foods
Curiosity782724,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour was great! Every stop was delicious and we got to learn more about the neighborhoods. Helen and Vic were amazing!
Amazing tours
Oreollie,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Zero Tourist Food Tour and the Cu Chi Tunnel tour. Both were fantastic. The food tour on the motorbike was amazing, with great food and stories, including dishes we had never tried before. The Cu Chi Tunnel tour was very informative and interesting, and the lunch was delicious too.
Best Food Tour ever
Justin B,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the Zero Tourist food tour and had the best time trying unique Saigon dishes and favorites. I learned so much and my belly was very pleased. The guides Star, Snow, and James were so kind and informative. We tried the best dishes and had a great time exploring all the different districts and we definitely went off to local spots where there were no other tourists. If you’re looking for a food tour in Saigon this is for you.
Don’t look any further, book with Happy tours!!
Scott C,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There aren’t enough stars to capture how great this experience was. We booked one night and ended up doing three food tours in two days with Happy Tours. We did both the Zero Tourist Tour and the half-day breakfast tour, both are highly recommended. If you’re able to do a second night, they run a completely different itinerary, which is well worth it if you’re lucky enough to have two nights to dedicate to street food. You see a huge part of the city, including spots most foreigners would never find, and every stop was worth it. Incredible food I never would have ordered on my own, and guides who were genuinely warm and excited to share their favorite stories about the food and the city. Highly recommend.
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