Private Tour
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour proudly won the Viator Experience Award 2025 as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia (Food Category). 100% of guests love it.
- You'll be picked up by taxi (included in package) at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:
1. "Bánh Xèo" The Mekong style pancake with a lot of fresh vegetables
2. "Bún Bò Huế": A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
3. "Bò nướng sả" Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass grilled minced beef
4. "Bánh Cuốn": Fresh spring rolls with minced pork filling and local herbs
5. Vietnamese pizza: a good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage
6. "Sake Chiên" Fried bread fruits in Khmer market
7. "Bánh Mì": The Vietnamese most well-known baguette with pork sausage, butter, meat,.. in local way
8. "Chuối Nướng": Grilled bananas with silky coconut milk
9. "Chèn Mâm": Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts
10. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
The total distance is 2.5 km, and there are many food stalls along the way to rest
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
Comfortable clothes and sunscreen (at noon) are recommended
We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking
This tour is absolutely safe for all ages
Due to high demand, starting at 11am or 1pm would be greatly appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Well-trained tour guides with good English skills
Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer are included
Transportation by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
This is an easy-going tour, and it's perfect for everyone
Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
For the pickup process: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or we can meet you at the Saigon Opera House as the meeting point *How this tour works Before the tour: Our team will be informed of your hotel pickup location, dietary restrictions, and any special requests. If your pickup address is not in Districts 1, 3, or 4, we’ll reach out via WhatsApp to arrange a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House. The total walking distance is approximately 2.5 km, featuring many local food stalls along the way. It’s a gentle and enjoyable walk suitable for everyone (absolutely safe for kids) *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
On the tour: Your guide will always be punctual and arrive at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour starts. Then we’ll head to the heart of District 3 by taxi to begin the tour. Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour: 1. "Bánh Cuốn" - A delicate Vietnamese dish featuring thin, steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, typically served with a side of dipping sauce. 2. “Chuối Nướng” - Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk. 3. "Bò kho" - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots (naturally sweet), carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavorful broth *loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour)
Options
Original Food Walking Tour
Viator Experience Award 2025: This tour is now the best-selling food walking tour on Viator and Tripadvisor
Free hotel pickup & drop-off: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
Duration: 3 hours
Food, drink & taxi included: It’s all on us. 10 dishes, drink, beer, and taxi fees are included in this package. No hidden fees
Legal & licensed company
Car & Walking: An easy-going tour with a distance of about 2.5 km, featuring many food stalls along the way
Why book this tour: 80% of this food list is unique compared to others, and we always focus on guest experience with flexible & top-notch service
Pickup included
Reviews
1,323 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow! Amazing!
maria e,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great experience to get to know Vietnamese food. Had heard about the food, but not until this tour I could get a real taste of how amazing it really is. A tour with a local knowledgeable guide like Ben (Huy) makes all the difference. Not to miss experience when in Vietnam!
Superb
530maripilie,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice way to get to know the real Vietnamese food. Huy, our guide, was very knowledgeable of ingredients and cooking techniques but above that, very nice. 5 Stars ***** Do not miss Chuoi Nep Nuong - simply superb
Great time!
A2615UPkittyc,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, we had lots of delicious food, and Kelly knew all the good spots! It was a great opportunity to meet other people too.
Fantastic food tour - highly recommended
Veronica B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic walking food tour with Ted. We were very lucky and it was just me and my husband. Ted was so friendly and very knowledgeable about all the food. It’s our first time in Vietnam and Ted gave us a great introduction to this amazing city - we always love connecting to a new country through its food. We tasted nine different dishes at little places we would never have found by ourselves. Our favourite was the beef stew which was truly delicious, but we also loved the banana in sticky rice, the bbq beef, banh mi … oh and leave space for the flan at the end! We would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ted!
Discover the real Sai Gon through authentic local street food with Jack.
Andrea B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour with Jack was simply amazing! On our first day in Sai Gon, Jack was able to give us a full introduction to the city, the culture, the differences between North, Center and South Vietnam, all through a fantastic gastronomic tour. We tried a lot of different street food that we had never tried before in Vietnam and all of dishes were just amazing. Jack was always polite, positive, proactive and full of energy. We would definitely recommend this tour with Jack to all people traveling to Sai Gon. Not just for the tour itself but for the amazing time spent together with a great guy and all the notions and curiosities we learnt about the country and the Vietnamese people. 10+/10.
Fantastic food tour - highly recommended
VeronicaB436,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic walking food tour with Ted. We were very lucky and it was just me and my husband. Ted was so friendly and knowledgeable about all the food. It’s our first time in Vietnam and Ted gave us a great introduction to this amazing city. We tasted nine different dishes at little places we would never have found by ourselves. Our favourite was the beef stew which was truly delicious, but we also loved the banana in sticky rice, the bbq beef, the Banh mi … oh and make sure you leave room for the flan at the end! We would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ted.
A memorable experience!
W4111GLhannahp,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family loved this tour! Kelly our guide showed us around areas of Ho Chi Minh we otherwise would not have visited. There was just the right amount of walking, and so much delicious food! Our two boys 5 and 7 loved it. Kelly was lovely, she answered all our questions, told is so much about the areas we visited and was very hospitable. We weren’t in Ho Chi Minh for long, and this was a great way to experience the city!
Tour guide Kelly was brilliant!
U3648REharryc,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Kelly was amazing and friendly and helpful! She was the best part of the trip. The food was great and varied. Recommend doing a tour on foot and not bike so you can explore the area and learn all about the restaurants
Street food tour
Bill E,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It iwas fun and interesting. Every food place was pretty close to eachother Our guide, Brian was so friendly, helpful, and he explained what each food was and it's history. He got us safely across the busy streets.
Great way to meet and eat during the start of your trip
thamtastic,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wanted to get an exposure and taste of authentic food and life in Saigon so we booked this tour on day 2 of our trip. Was so happy with experience. Food was delicious, varied and plentiful, we did lots of walking around local shops and residential areas and our guides were Emma and Ben who were lovely, they spoke well, gave great information and also shared lots of information about life and living in Vietnam. I found it very enjoyable talking to them and the group was small (just 4 people so it was perfect to walk, talk, eat and have a few laughs along the way). I highly recommend this!
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