Private Tour
Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy an amazing night out with this 4 hour street food walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your local guides in the evening then you will be taken to the streets of the city to explore some of the world's most exciting food cultures, as well as learn how to prepare the best rice pancakes, savor a menu of 9 mouth-watering dishes, special local beer, and homemade Vietnamese Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny, take in the sights, sounds and smells of Ho Chi Minh City.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewelry at your hotel for safe keeping
A camera is always encouraged. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft.
Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended. Shorts, t-shirts and light pants are also suitable
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Street Food Man
Your local street food guide, who has a huge passion with Vietnamese street food will pick you up at your hotel by taxi then leave the tourist area behind and start your food adventure to non-tourist district, a street food paradise, while tasting ‘Banh Xeo” and “Banh Khot” – The Central, and South’s rice pancake with a lot of fresh Vietnamese vegetables. Stroll along a street known for its barbecue seafood vendors and head to a local-favorite restaurant to taste the best "bo la lot" (beef in wild betel leaves) or "banh canh Trang Bang"- special pork noodle soup or thick noodles soup with codfish pie which is the speciality from Street Food Man Vinny’s village. Your immersion in mouth-watering food continues as you head to the alleys of food in the heart of street food district and sample a tasty “bot chien", Pan - fried rice cakes with egg and spring onions which is cooked by a local chef with over 25 years experience and then quench your thirst with a sugar cane juice mixed with a little orange. Next up on your food adventure is Banh Mi - Saigon Baguette. You will experience the perfect fusion of 4 delicious flavors just after the first bite. Walk into the heart of district 3 and discover the old apartments has the name Nguyen Thien Thuat, which is home to dozens of famous Vietnamese street food that will tempt your stomach. On the corner of Seafood alley, you will sit like the locals, and get munching, crunching, sipping and slurping BBQ seafood (if you are allergic to seafood, it will be replaced by BBQ meat). Have local drinks with Saigon special beer or soft drink, mineral water and homemade Vietnamese rice wine. Cap off your Saigon street food walking tour at the night flower market by enjoying an amazing dessert which is coconut ice cream, longan ice cream or flan cake with caramel and coffee. Your local guide will take a taxi to go with you get back to your accommodation.
What‘s Included
Accident insurance
All food and drinks during the tour
English-speaking street food guide
Hand sanitizer and face masks
Pictures from your tour
Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation in districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 or at the Opera House
Private tour (only your group, no other guests join)
Rain poncho (if needed)
Transportation by taxi
Items of a personal nature
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Reviews
3,048 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An authentic and perfectly organized street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City, made unforgettable by Grace’s knowledge, warm
Sorin B,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Street Food Experience in Ho Chi Minh City with Grace Exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene with Grace was an unforgettable experience. From the very first stop, she made us feel comfortable, safe, and truly immersed in local life. Grace is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Vietnamese cuisine. She explained not only what we were eating, but also the history and culture behind each dish. We tasted a wide variety of authentic street food, visited places we would never have found on our own, and everything was absolutely delicious. The tour was well organized, perfectly paced, and felt very personal. Grace’s English is excellent, and her enthusiasm is contagious. This experience gave us a real taste of Ho Chi Minh City beyond the tourist spots. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience authentic Vietnamese street food and local culture. One of the highlights of our trip!
The perfect start to our Vietnam vacation.
ronnp76,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We planned our private street food tour for our very first night in Ho Chi Minh City, hoping for a crash-course immersion into Vietnamese culture, and Vejo absolutely delivered. Vejo (from Street Food Man) was everything we wanted and needed in a guide. He’s deeply passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about the city and its vibrant food culture, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Over the course of the evening, we moved through the city at a perfect pace, stopping at about ten different places and sampling an amazing range of flavors. We tried southern specialties like crispy bánh xèo and bánh khọt, beef wrapped in betel leaves, fresh sugarcane juice with kumquat, pan-fried rice cakes with egg and pickled papaya, and classic Saigon bánh mì with thick, satisfying fillings. The night continued with a lively “snails and beer” stop – grilled shrimp with chili sauce, scallops with scallion and peanuts, and Vietnamese fried chicken with fish sauce – before ending on a sweet note with coconut ice cream paired with avocado smoothie. What we loved most was that we experienced the city’s energy through Vejo. The tour was a whirlwind of flavors and textures – a feast for the eyes, the mind, the soul, and of course our very full bellies. We were clearly tourists, but we never felt like outsiders. Vejo’s genuine relationships with shop owners and cooks made us feel like friends dropping in rather than customers being passed along. Beyond Ho Chi Minh City, Vejo also shared insights about other regions we’re visiting in central and northern Vietnam, which gave us helpful context for the rest of our trip. He ended the evening by saying he’s not a tour guide, but a friend – and we fully intend to take him up on his offer to reach out with questions along the way. We couldn’t recommend this tour any higher.
Perfect Street Food Tour
655leenan,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private street food walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City was a perfect introduction to Vietnamese food and culture, especially as first-time visitors. Anna was an outstanding guide, she was super knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly easy to spend time with. We tried a wide range of classic street foods, including grilled shrimp skewers, scallops, bánh mì, rice cakes with eggs, and local drinks. Anna explained each dish clearly, including what to expect flavor-wise and how locals typically eat it, which made trying new foods feel comfortable and approachable. Would definitely book again
Amazing!!! Anna is the best
michaelmI88SE,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was an excellent guide for our walking street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and took us to fantastic local spots we never would’ve found on our own. The food was amazing, and she shared great insights into Vietnamese culture along the way. Highly recommend!
Delicious Food Tour with a Thoughtful and Knowledgeable Guide
camillec642,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on this walking food tour in Vietnam. There were six food stops, and the pacing was just right — we ate well but never felt overly full or uncomfortable. Our guide, Katherine, was excellent. She always checked in about our food preferences and made accommodations when needed. She regularly asked if we needed water or a break and made sure we crossed busy streets safely, which we really appreciated. The food was delicious, especially the banh mi and the durian avocado ice cream, which was a fun and unexpected highlight. What really stood out was how thoughtful Katherine was. She gave us a small paper with useful Vietnamese phrases and took the time to teach us how to properly say thank you — “cảm ơn.” She also saved a lovely little surprise for the end of the tour, which was such a nice touch and a perfect way to finish the experience. Katherine was friendly, engaging, and great to talk with throughout the tour. If you’re booking this experience, I highly recommend trying to book with her — she made this one of our favorite parts of the trip.
Perfect Tour with nothing left to desire
rickgrap,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a perfect time on the tour. We were especially grateful that they were able to accommodate us on short notice. The food was super delicious, some of the best we had yet in Vietnam. Our guide Catherine was super attentive and gave us a great insight into Vietnamese culture and food. It was one of the best food tours we had yet.
A Fantastic Local Food Experience with Anna
Melis H,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City with Anna. She was lovely, very knowledgeable, and her English was excellent. She took us to fantastic local food spots where we tasted a wide variety of delicious dishes. Anna not only explained the food in detail but also happily answered all our questions about Vietnam. Without this tour, we would never have found these local streets and hidden restaurants. Highly recommended!
Food walking tour Ho Chi Minh City
youveeverdared,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous evening with Catherine, who took us to places we would never have gone, tyring food that we would never have tried. We feel we got to see how locas live and eat. Catherine was knowledgable and very caring, making sure that we were safe in the traffic at all times. She ensured that dietary requirements were accommodated and was very flexible on the evening. Catherine was also happy to share her story and was interested in ours. Would highly recommend!
Unforgettable family experience
conradr639,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Thuy, was fantastic, she took care of us, as if we were her family visiting her. The food was fantastic, the experience unforgettable. She even played babysitter when our kids needed the WC, whilst my wife and I could relax at dinner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Authentic food & culture
Pioneer15482726394,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can highly recommend this tour and our guide Tran who was informative, fun and easy to understand. We tried many of the local food specialties and explored local neighbourhoods. All the food was tasty & delicious. This tour offers a glimpse into Vietnamese life which I found very interesting. Well worth doing.
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