Private Tour
Private Vegan Food Tour By Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the ultimate vegan experience in the city with its unique cultural twist and explore the best neighborhoods through our complete guided tour delivered by the local guides. Designed for the avid foodie, this extraordinary vegan food tour features a tantalizing, cultural-inspiring journey to the very heart of Vietnam, offering you an unforgettable vacation experience like no other. You will experience 6 mouth-watering dishes, learn and try grilling banana girdle- cakes with locals at the biggest flower market. Visit the place where Thich Quang Duc monk burned himself for protesting the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government then go to a big pagoda where is keeping the heart of Thich Quang Duc. We will ride deep into the the real Saigon to see the real life of local people, learn about their culture. This fantastic epicurean adventure boasts a myriad of spectacular sights, exotic culture, mouth-watering cuisines.
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, however it is not recommended that you take pictures while on the motorbike as this can be dangerous. If you wish to take pictures, please ask your guides to pull over. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft.
We recommend that you should wear something comfortable and cool. 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‘s Included
Hand sanitizer and face masks
Accident insurance
All food and drinks during the tour
Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City in districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 or at the Opera House
English-speaking drivers (great and skillful driving)
Pictures from your tour
Private tour (only your group, no other guests join)
Rain poncho (if needed)
Transportation by motorbikes, including fuel and a high -quality, open-face helmet
Items of a personal nature
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Street Food Man
Meet your guide at your accommodation at 5:30 PM and depart right away on the back a motorbike. Get ready to experience the the insane Vietnam traffic! The only thing that really stands between you and some awesome vegan food is the ‘daily-dice-with-death’ traffic situation, but don't worry your guide is an experienced driver and will calmly lead you through the traffic. Your first stop is in District 3, a hip new spot with relaxed, historical environment all around. Here you’ll kick the tour off with a famous story about a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself for protesting the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. After learning about the history of the people of Saigon, head up to a local vegan restaurant, a calm spot combined with nostalgic vibes, where you’ll savor "Banh Xeo" - vegan Vietnamese rice pancake served with fresh vegetables and vegan "fish sauce". Coming over District 10 then going off-the-beaten path and diving into Saigon’s deep-rooted culture. Visit a true maze of the biggest wholesale flower market and a local market inside to have an authentic local experience in hidden alleys by grilling banana crispy crackers and local hangouts that you should not miss out on. Don’t get too comfy among the cushions as we’ve got to hurry to experience the highest pagoda of the city "Viet Nam Quoc Tu" located in a quiet space with its spectacular architecture before closing! From there, cross the road to the most famous restaurant of Saigon to sample vegan food fares. At the peak of culinary innovation, let your senses run wild with carefully planned Vietnamese dishes featuring sustainable ingredients and sip on your old-fashioned water or vegan beer and Vietnamese rice wine which is distilled in Street Food Man Vinny's village. Drive to District 5 and pass the local streets of the night life. Take a spin around on the journey along the banks of the Saigon River in District 4 - The perfect time to cross the bridge to Saigon’s bustling night scene. After getting a welcoming breeze from the back of the bike, we’ll finish you off with a sweet treat such as smoothies or a dish of fresh fruit.
Options
Private Tour (only your group)
Pickup included
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you Thuy, My, Jane...
Anton B,
Jan 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thank you Thuy, My, Jane and Albert!! This was definitely the highlight of our trip so far. The food was amazing! The coconut jelly was a unanimous favourite, and so much fun to eat. The non-food stops were great too. Your commentary was really informative and gave us great insights into the local culture. Our kids loved riding on the scooters and weren’t at all afraid even weaving through the crazy traffic. Kids have been begging to go on scooters again every day since!
Great city tour with delicious food
Lena S,
Nov 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00We went on this amazing tour with our local guides Thuy and Van who were very friendly, fun, safe drivers and knew many interesting facts about Saigon's history and daily life of the people living there. We went to different places to try delicious vegan food with regional ingredients. Additionally we learned about some historical places and visited the flower market. Time really flew by and we had a great (and delicious 🤤) evening. Highly recommend for vegan food lovers who want to explore authentic vietnamese food and Saigon city.
If you do one tour in HCMC then make it this one
Michael W,
Oct 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour Thuy and Van were fantastic. It was like going out to dinner with friends. They were really friendly, great communicators and very knowledgeable. The food was outstanding and the company even more so. Highly recommended.
Simply Amazing
David P,
Apr 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely fantastic from the start to the finish.The tour guide Tanya was outstanding and a very good scooter rider. The Food was delicious amazing.She also took us to a few local landmarks in between meals. I fully recommend this tour it’s was fantastic Especially tour guide Tanya
Outstanding!!!
Anandh R,
Jan 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Outstanding tour ! Anh (Kevin) and his lovely young colleagues were charming, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable and their exuberance was totally infectious ! Wonderfully curated experiences, with many interesting tid bits interspersed with GREAT choices of food and places to eat (which was also totally customisable to suit each ones palate) ! We have been on all kinds of walking tours all over the world, but if I had to pick out one that was a standout...it would be this tour by Kevin and his friends... they're great, enthusiastic company and go out of their way to make this a real fun tour ! DON'T MISS OUT ON IT !!!
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