Saigon Walking Food Tour & Hidden Alleys with Locals

5.0
(12 reviews)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Go Beyond the Guidebook: We skip the tourist traps. Your local guide takes you into the heart of local neighborhoods and hidden alleyways you'd never find on your own.
Authentic Interactions: This is a walking tour designed for connection. Walk, stop, eat, and chat with vendors and your guide, gaining genuine insight into daily life in Saigon.
Curated Food Journey: We've selected the best street food stalls known to locals for quality and taste. Enjoy a full meal across 5-6 different food and drink stops.
Small Group Experience: To ensure personal attention and a smooth walking flow, our groups are kept small.
Group Type: Small Group (Max 8-10 people) / Private Option Available
Customizable: Yes (For private bookings, dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice)

What's Included

Guide: In-person: English
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and tips.
Additional activities or excursions not mentioned in the tour package.

Meeting and pickup

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

Service Area: We pick up from hotels in the central District 1 and District 3 area.
Specific Landmark (Primary Meeting Point):
The Saigon Opera House (Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) - 7 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1. Our guide will meet you at the main steps holding a "Saigon Street Food Tours" sign.
Pickup Details: For hotel pickups within the service area, please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Our guide will meet you there.
End Point: The tour concludes in a central local market in District 1 or District 3, where your guide will help you get a taxi or give directions back to your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Your personal English-speaking tour guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to greet you. We will provide you with a quick briefing on how to ride safely and what you need to do while seated behind us on the motorbikes. Hold on tight, and let's begin an exciting adventure!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

    We will go with the flow of traffic during the rush hour but we guarantee it's not a big problem since we are good drivers. After 20 - 25 minutes, we will be completely outside of those tourist destinations and be at real local vendors, where you have a chance to try Vietnamese pancakes while learning about the history and also special significant of each dish.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

    We will go with the flow of traffic during the rush hour but we guarantee it's not a big problem since we are good drivers. After 20 - 25 minutes, we will be completely outside of those tourist destinations and be at real local vendors, where you have a chance to try Vietnamese pancakes while learning about the history and also special significant of each dish.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Chợ Lớn

    At this point, you will probably be quite full, so let's take a short sightseeing, zip around the city, feel the cool of the weather, take a look at our amazing nightlife and slowly fall in love with Ho Chi Minh city. Experience the vibrant street life of Saigon safely and comfortably with our tour guide on a motorbike ride.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

    The views climbing up the apartment building were quite something and a great way to observe local life

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Chinatown, known as Cho Lon, is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City. Steeped in history and tradition, it is home to numerous temples and landmarks that reflect the Chinese influence in the area. From the bustling Binh Tay Market to the ornate Thien Hau Pagoda, Chinatown offers a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and flavors. Hidden gems like Hao Si Phuong Alley and Lantern Street reveal the neighborhood’s hidden charms, inviting you to explore its narrow alleys and immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Chợ Lớn

    The perfect destination to discover exceptional deals on carefully crafted souvenirs, freshly sourced seafood, and local specialties of Ho Chi Minh City, and to fully experience the vibrant atmosphere and energy of the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Most of its 24 districts are seeing the change. It’s in District 3, however, that we see the finest mix of the contemporary and the old, arts and culture, and where you can find some calm from the chaos of the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All travelers are allowed
Supplied by Saigon Street Food Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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