Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings
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4 hours
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Hold it tight! After hotel pickup by scooter, zoom off your first stop for an appetizer. Sit like a local at the food stall eating 1#banana sticky rice before doing a small cooking class where you will make your own 2#mini savory crispy pancakes, rolled up with 3#grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf.
Then, take a walk around the street food heaven in District 10 to taste 4#shredded pork crispy rice and 5#fried bao buns. At the next stop, immerse yourself in the biggest flower market of Saigon and try the best 6#Vietnamese pizza, 7#grilled crackers, and challenge yourself with 8#snails stuffed with pork.
Next, venture into the oldest apartment area to enjoy sugarcane juice and 9#Hue beef noodle soup before stopping for fantastic 10#Banh mi. Finally, head for 11#dessert with different flavored caramel flans and jellies before heading back to your hotel. Especially your guides(also your drivers) are local students who are excellent licensed drivers, well-trained and fluent in English
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
-Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult
-If you weigh more than 90kg (200lbs) please let me know after the booking to arrange suitable driver(tour guide) for you. The weight limit for this tour is 130kg(286lbs)
-Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions
-The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day, time and availability of local food stalls.
-For the afternoon(1PM) Food Tour: The route is changed from District 4 to the China town area in District 5
-Please choose the MORE SEAFOOD DISHES OPTION if you want to try more seafood on the tour
-Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or through Whatsapp number)
-Food Hygiene and Safety Guaranteed with all local Tastings
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
-Lovely English-speaking guide(also your driver)
-Transported by private motorbikes
-Rain Coat and Masks( If needed)
-Free Pickup and Drop-off will be provided at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment in District 1, 3, 4 and 5
-High-quality Helmets for each guest
-All 11 Tastings and 3-4 Drinks(No extra cost for food and drinks)
-An extra pick up fee of 100.000 VND (5 USD) per person will be applied for the other districts.
-Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
District 3
-STOP 1(For Popular 11 Tastings Option. We will not eat this Tasting if you choose More Sea Food Dishes Option): TASTING 1: #Grilled Banana Sticky Rice(Chuối nếp nướng): -Ingredients: ripe bananas, sticky rice, coconut milk, toasted sesame seeds, tapioca,...
District 10
-STOP 2(or the China town area in District 5 if you choose the Afternoon Food Option): TASTING 2#mini Sizzling Savory Pancake (Bánh xèo): made from rice flour, a little coconut milk, egg and turmeric powder -For the Fillings: shrimp and pork, bean sprouts, mung beans,… -Served with: mustard greens, lettuce, herbs: thai basil, fish mint, purple mint, original mint, amparella leaf; green babana, star fruit; sweet and sour fish sauce,... TASTING 3#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt): -Served with: vermicelli, rice paper, green banana, star fruit, femented fish sauce with pineapple,... TASTING 4#Fried Bao Buns (Bánh bao chiên): -The dough: wheat flour, yeast, baking powder, milk, sugar, salt -Fillings: wood ear, minced pork, quail eggs, garlic, spring onions, jicama,… TASTING 5#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông): -Fillings: crispy rice, shredded pork, toasted shrimp flakes, scallion oil,...
Options
PRIVATE 11 TASTINGS OPTION
-Most Popular Food Tour: Please choose this option for our most popular private food tour by scooter. This tour is also our Top 1 Food Tour on Airbnb
-Departure time: The private tour starts at 11AM; 1PM; from 5:30PM to 7PM(you can choose) or we can customize for you
-11 Tastings and 3-4 Drinks: All fees are included in the price. Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions
Duration: 4 hours: -Motorbike ride, 5-6 different Food Stops
-Private Tour(Only for you): This tour is only designed for you and your group. No other ones will join. Please choose 2 guests as minimum
-Dishes can be customized: Just give me a message through Whatsapp number if you want to change the dishes in our itinerary
-One motorbike, One tour guide: We drive, you just sit in the back, relax and enjoy the view
-Free Pick up & Drop off: Included in District 1,3,4 and 5. Please tell us the pick-up address in your booking if your hotel is not in the list
Pickup included
More Sea Food Dishes Option
-Private Tour(Only for you): We will skip the TASTING: Grilled Banana Sticky Rice for this option to try 3 Sea Food Dishes and all other 10 TASTINGS
-Not only having 10 Tastings: But we also enjoy:1.Steamed Clams with Lemongrass,2.Grilled Mussels with Peanuts(or Crab Legs),3.Grilled Scallops with Cheese
-3 Sea Food Dishes&10 Tastings: Please choose other option if you don't like(or can't eat) seafood or fish
Duration: 4 hours: -Motorbike ride, 5-6 different Food Stops. Please choose 2 guests as minimum
-Departure time: The private tour starts at 5:30PM, 6:00PM, 6:30PM or we can customize the departure time for you
-One motorbike, One tour guide: We drive, you just sit in the back, relax and enjoy the view
-Free Pick up & Drop off: Included in District 1,3,4 and 5. Please tell us the pick-up address in your booking if your hotel is not in the list
-Dishes can be customized: Just give me a message through Whatsapp number if you want to change the dishes in our itinerary
Pickup included
SMALL GROUP 11 TASTINGS OPTION
-Small Group Option: You may join with other guests for this option
-Departure time: The small-group tour starts at 5:30PM, 6:00PM, 6:30PM(evening)
Duration: 4 hours: -Motorbike ride, 6 different Food Stops
-11 Tastings and Drinks: All fees are included in the price. Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions
-One motorbike, One tour guide: We drive, you just sit in the back, relax and enjoy the view
-Free Pick up & Drop off : Included in District 1,3,4 and 5. Please tell us the pick-up address in your booking if your hotel is not in the list
Pickup included
Reviews
380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book it & Enjoy the ppl and tastes of Saigon
Thomas E,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great tour! Was solo, but was joined by 3 others. Great time and ALOT of food. Our guides, Tom, Cici, Johnathan & Bee were all professional, funny, informative and safe (driving skills!). We started at the War Remnants Museum (they can pick you up from certain areas hotels/airbnb's...) off we went to have Pho. Basically u go from different districts around Saigon trying afew dishes and learning about the food or where it came from and possibly how to make (roll ur own roll...) and some information about the area/district your in and in 1 spot, how the people live ir came to that particular area. We even went to a Flower Market. We had really to much food...in a good way. I was full at the end of the night and was taken back to my driver (Tom) at the end of the night. PS. I won't say what it is, but at the end of the tour before goodbyes. We all were given a gift. I delightful gesture by wonderful people. What you may eat on your tour could vary on ur diet restrictions or tastes. Why I didn't name everything, but its way more than enough.
Gwen
Gwendolyn W,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an unforgettable experience! The Saigon food tour by scooter was hands-down one of the best things we’ve done in Vietnam and it was made even more incredible thanks to Dan and his group. We got a taste authentic Vietnamese street food, local favorites, and unique dishes. Every stop came with a story, and explained each dish, its origin, and even how locals usually enjoy it. If you’re visiting Saigon, do not miss this tour. And if you’re lucky enough to get Dan and his group you’re in for an incredible ride, great food, and even better memories.
Thrilling!
Zoe M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dan, Ben, Sam and Chloe were amazing we had the best time with them. It was quite the adventure and our kids were thrilled to be racing thru the traffic of Ho Chi Minh. We felt very safe and we got to see areas of the city we would never have seen otherwise plus the food was amazing. Highly recommend Dan and the team
Fabulous Foodie Fun!!
colleen h,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the best way to see Ho Chi Min and discover all of those hidden gems that provide wonderful culinary experiences. Jenny and Leonard were superb guides providing us with great commentary about each area we went to as well as safe travel on their motorbikes. Good value for money and would definitely recommend for travellers to Ho Chi Min. This was one of our favourite travel experiences. Thanks Jenny and Leonard.
Experts on wheels!
Theresa N,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour took place in the evening right after a light rain. Jennie and her team made sure we were safe and secure on our scooters for an adventurous night out on the town. We toured through several locations and tasted unique flavors that each district had to offer. Our tour guides were all very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. I’d highly recommend this tour for newbies to Vietnam. Thank you Jennie, Soli, Helen Huynh, Kieran and Kirean for an enjoyable evening!
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