Saigon Private/Small Group Walking Food Tour with 13 Tastings

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(73 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Afraid of motorbike tours!! No worries to feast on many dishes and drinks on this guided walking food tour around Ho Chi Minh City. The tour is also suitable for young kids or the elder. Detailed itinerary:

Begin your foodie experience with included pickup by Car(Taxi) at your accommodation(or at the meeting point). Leave the tourist areas behind and embark on your food safari.

Get ready to sample delicious local food prepared right in front of your eyes at amazing food stalls. Tuck into 13 different dishes and drinks as you tour districts 3, 10 and 5, know as the city's most authentic neighborhoods.

Walk through the hidden alleys in one of the oldest Apartment Areas and witness the biggest Flower Market of the city. Make your own Bánh xèo with a small cooking class and learn about different herbs. Enjoy the best dessert before coming back

Especially your local guides are well-trained, fluent in English, street food lovers and so desperate to share with you about the city

What's Included

-Rain Coat and Masks( If needed)
Bottled water
-Pickup and Drop-off by Car(Taxi) at your accommodation in District 1, 3 and 4(for Private Option)
-Friendly English-speaking local Guides
-Wet tissue and Sanitizer
-All 13 Tastings and 3-4 Drinks are included
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

-Please provide the pick-up address in your booking and tell us the name and the address of your hotel if it is not in the list. -Free Pickup and Drop-off will be provided at your accommodation in Districts 1, 3, and 4 by Car(Taxi). If you stay outside of those districts, please choose Group Tour with Meeting Point option -For Group Tour with Meeting point: Drop off Fee by Car(Taxi) is not included. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure time -We will pick you up at the time you booked: 5:30PM, 6:00PM or 6:30PM

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Meeting point

Meeting Point: We will pick you up at 28 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3, the War Remnants Museum(at the ticket box area)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

    -STOP 1: Let's walk through the hidden alleys in one of the oldest Apartment Areas to enjoy: TASTING 1#Fish, Pork/Shrimp(Vegetarian) Noodle soup: Broth ingredients(Pork): Pork bones, radish, carrot Other ingredients(Pork): pork, shrimp, spring onions, bean sprouts +Drink: Bottled Water, Ice Tea

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

    -STOP 2: We will witness the biggest Flower Market of the city and try: TASTING 2#Vietnamese Pizza(Bánh tráng nướng): -Ingredients: Grilled rice paper, quail's egg, corn, pork sausage, mayonnaise, chilli sauce, toasted shrimp flakes,... TASTING 3#Snails Stuffed With Pork(Ốc nhồi thịt): -Ingredients: snail, minced pork, lemongrass, pepper, shallot, served with Vietnamese coriander,... TASTING 4#Grilled Rice Paper Cake (Bánh phồng nướng): -Ingredients: rice milk or wheat flour, coconut milk, optional choices: sesame seeds, banana,... TASTING 5#"Balloon" Sweet Potatos(Khoai lang bong bóng) TASTING 6#Lemongrass beef skewers (Bò Lụi Sả) +Drink: Sugarcane juice with kumquat

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    -STOP 3: Let's discover districts 10 and 5, know as the city's most authentic neighborhoods to enjoy: TASTING 7#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 8#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt): -Served with: vermicelli, rice paper, green banana, star fruit, femented fish sauce with pineapple TASTING 9#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 10#Hollow Donuts (Bánh tiêu) TASTING 11#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông): -Fillings: crispy rice, shredded pork, toasted shrimp flakes +Drink: Local Beer(or Soft Drinks)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    -STOP 4: Let's sample the famous Banh mi and best dessert in District 5(the China Town area close to District 10) before coming back(Drop off Fee by Car-Taxi is not included for Group Tour with Meeting point) TASTING 12#Saigon's signature Baguette(Bánh Mì): -Fillings: pork sausage, pate(made from the liver of the pig), butter, pickles, herbs, cucumber, chilli, optional fillings: fried egg, chicken,... TASTING 13#Dessert: -Caramel Flans: egg yolks, milk, sugar, served with: coffee, ice,… -Sweet Soup: many different types to choose from

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • -If you stay outside of Districts: 1,3 and 4, please choose the Group Tour with Meeting Point option
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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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