Guided 50,000+ travelers since 2019, this tour partners with local chefs to offer high-quality, small-group tours that are fun, engaging, and – most importantly – uniquely true to Saigon and SAFE for all ages.
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Saigon is famous for street food, but finding the best spots takes hours of research. We'll take you straight to food stalls serving southern flavours passed down for generations.
This tour is just $29, including 8 varieties of dishes, 1 beer, 1 dessert, and hotel pickup. We focus on the quality of the food -our Vietnamese beef stew is even better than the Michelin one, but at a third of the price! *select Check availability to see our menu for each option.
We offer a full refund for cancellations up to 12 hours before your tour starts – for any reason. Just email or WhatsApp us.
We're a licensed international tour operator (License No. 79-2744/2026/CDLQGVN-GP). We provide travel insurance coverage up to $5,000 on this tour.
We offer free pickup (drop-off) service for hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
If your hotel is not in the pickup area, we will meet you at the Saigon Opera House as a meeting point
Your guides will wait at the steps of Saigon Opera House 5 mins before the tour starts. They will be in touch with you via Whatsapp
For the pickup process: Your guides will come to your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, or 4 to pick you up by motorbike, or we can meet at the Saigon Opera House as a meeting point. You will be driven by a well-trained and safe driver with Motorbike Accident Insurance coverage of up to $5,000. This tour is safe for all ages
First stop: We will visit a coconut juice stall to enjoy a refreshing coconut juice infused with pineapple or tangy kumquat jam as we get to know the other guests and tour guides. Then we head to the 2nd stop to try papaya salad, originally offered in our tour since 2018. It includes long strands of thinly cut green papaya, roasted peanuts, black beef jerky, a wonderful addition of sliced Vietnamese coriander, and finally a handful of extra crispy fritters and fried shrimp crackers on the very top. *fresh, yummy, and must-try
Now we’re heading to the heart of District 3. For the third stop, we’ll try grilled bananas wrapped in their leaves and served with sweet and salty silky coconut milk, a creation honed over 20 years by our vendor. *sometimes, the owner doesn't allow many bikes at the same time due to traffic, so we may buy it and bring it to the 4th stop
Nothing beats Saigon Bo Kho (our 4sth stop): Southern-style 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)
Ho Thi Ky is the largest wholesale flower market, located in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, supplying flowers to the city and some provinces in the south of Vietnam. At this market, we will try Khmer-style grilled beef, Vietnamese pizza, and Saigon beer. We learn how to cheer like a Vietnamese Also, would you ever guess which Bánh Mì locals eat every day? Yes, we will show you the authentic one (not Huynh Hoa or any expensive version) after visiting this market.
As we mentioned, there will be a lot of food to come on this tour, so we hope you still have some room for Bánh Xèo in Chinatown, which is 3 km away from Ho Thi Ky Market (District 10). Bánh Xèo is a savory Vietnamese crepe, bright yellow and crispy, filled with shrimp, pork, and vegetables, and served with sweet chili sauce and pickled sweet sauce for dipping. Afterward, we will visit an old apartment in District 10 for Chè, a traditional Vietnamese sweet soup, or creamy flan.
Back to hotel: We will drop you off at your hotel (the same as the pickup address), or you can choose a meeting point at bars or pubs located in Districts 1, 3, and 4. We can also provide you with a list of food and addresses upon request after the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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