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, 12pm or 1pm is highly 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
1,268 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No Pho
EJanet C,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00In this tour, my husband and I discovered there is more diversity and complexity in Vietnamese food than beef noodle soup. What is similar is the focus on freshly made ingredients and farm fresh vegetables, herbs, and chilies. Jack was an awesome tour guide able to talk about food and history in equal measure in between stops and street crossings. Easy walking mainly in alleys away from the hectic traffic. Great food.
Great walking food tour in Ho Chi Minh
Elle K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely time with Jack on this food tour in Ho Chi Minh. We weren't particularly keen on riding scooters around Ho Chi Minh, so this walking tour (with a taxi ride in there) suited us perfectly. The food on offer was ride ranging and very unique, and we loved it all. Jack was extremely well spoken and gave a great history about Ho Chi Minh and the food we ate. During the tour he also brought along his friend Tai who had lots to add about history and living life in Vietnam. Highly recommend!
Jack was a great guide,...
Steve P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jack was a great guide, giving good insights into Vietnamese culture and food. We had a lot of fun walking around the city and also some fabulous food. Really great tour.
Great food walking tour
Peter D,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great food walking experience with our lovely informative guide Lexie. We had some lovely tasty food in places we might not have otherwise visited. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and had good information on the food and vendors we visited. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who likes variety in food.
Food Tour Review
MaryJulia W,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on this food tour! Kelly came to pick us up directly from our hotel and also brought us back afterwards, which made the whole experience smooth and easy. The food was excellent — each stop offered delicious dishes in standard meal portions, so it’s a good idea to pace yourself to fully enjoy everything without getting too full too soon. We also loved discovering different districts of the city, learning about local history, and experiencing the variety of flavors and atmospheres at each stop. Kelly and Lexie were warm, knowledgeable, and made the evening both fun and insightful. ✨ Highly recommended!
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