Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour: Top Food Experiences on a Motorbike

Embark on a thrilling motorbike tour through Ho Chi Minh City to discover the top street food experiences. Indulge in a selection of 10 delicious dishes, including signature papaya salad, unique coconut juice, steamed rice rolls, sizzling pancakes, and more!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - Your guides, who are local students, will come to your hotel or apartment to pick you up by motorbike, or we can meet at the Opera House (7 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1) as a meeting point. Your safety is our top priority! You will be driven by a well-trained and safe driver (helmet & poncho provided) with Motorbike Accident Insurance (up to $5000).

All the eateries have a Government Safe Food Certificate. The tour can also be customized for any food restrictions.

The menu may vary slightly depending on the day, time, and availability of local food stalls.

  • Ho Chi Minh City - Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and a delightful selection of 10 dishes:
  1. “Gỏi Đu Đủ” - Our signature papaya salad mixed with black beef jerky, reviewed by Best Ever Food Review Show
  2. “Dừa Tắc” - A unique coconut juice mixed with pineapple or kumquat jam
  3. “Bánh Cuốn” - Steamed rice roll with minced pork, wood-ear mushroom, and dipping sauce
  4. “Bánh Xèo” - Mekong-style sizzling pancake served at a restaurant in Chinatown that has been around for over 25 years
  5. “Bánh Khọt” - Sizzling savory crepe with pork and shrimp
  6. “Bún Bò Huế” - A spicy, 8-hour slow-cooked Hue-style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
  7. Vietnamese pizza - A mix of melted butter, cheese, egg, and sausage
  8. “Chuối Nướng” - Grilled banana with creamy coconut milk from a vendor with 20 years of experience
  9. Saigon Beer
  10. “Chè” Vietnamese sweet soup or Flan Cake with Coconut Milk
  • Le Van Tam Park - “Gỏi đu đủ” (papaya salad) has been part of our tour since 2018. The dish includes long strands of thinly cut green papaya, roasted peanuts, black beef jerky, sliced Vietnamese coriander, and crispy fritters with fried shrimp crackers on top. Fresh, delicious, and a must-try

  • Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - These apartment buildings have existed for about half a century, where we will have Hue beef soup. Many residents have lived here since the Vietnam War and do not want to leave their familiar surroundings.

  • Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - The largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City, supplying flowers to the city and some southern provinces. Founded in the 1980s, it retains the characteristics of old Saigon.

  • Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5 - A popular street food destination you shouldn’t miss on your first visit to Vietnam. Banh xeo is a sizzling pancake with ingredients like pork, shrimp, onion, bean sprouts, and mung beans.

  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - The journey concludes here. Your guides will ride you back to your hotel or requested location (within Districts 1, 3, and 4). Looking forward to your next trip! Love you!

What's Included
  • Transportation by motorbike with a personal guide
  • Hand sanitizer and face masks available on request
  • Helmet & Poncho provided if needed
  • Includes 10 dishes, snacks, drinks & local beer at no extra cost
  • Accident Insurance coverage up to $5000
  • Alcoholic Beverages included
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at select locations
  • Friendly English speaking tour guide
Additional Information

Three years in a row winning the Viator Experience Award (2022, 2023, and 2024): Top 10 Food Tours Worldwide. Enjoy free hotel pickup & original selection of 10 dishes:

  1. “Gỏi Đu Đủ” - Our unique Signature papaya salad mixed with black beef jerky is reviewed by Best Ever Food Review Show (originally offered since 2019)
  2. “Dừa Tắc” - Unique coconut juice mixed with pineapple or kumquat jam at 20-years-old food stall
  3. “Bánh Cuốn” - Steamed rice roll with minced pork, wood-ear mushroom & dipping sauce
  4. “Bánh Xèo” - Mekong sizzling pancake style served at 25-year-old restaurant at China Town
  5. “Bánh Khọt” - Sizzling savory crepe combined with pork and shrimp
  6. “Bún Bò Huế” - A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
  7. Vietnamese pizza - A good mix of melted butter, cheese, egg and sausage
  8. House-grilled banana with creamy coconut milk from a vendor with 20 years of experience
  9. Saigon beer
  10. Chè: Vietnamese sweet soup or creamy flan
  • This tour is all about food. Lots of food to come! Please save some space! :)
  • The tour can be also customized for any food restrictions
  • Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or via Whatsapp)
  • Free pick-up & drop-off right at your hotel/airbnb/apartment at district 1,3 and 4
  • This tour is only for guest weight less than 100kg (220lbs). If you are or more 100kg please let me know after booking.
  • You will be the back of your guide’s motorbike. You don’t need to drive.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Công Trường Lam Sơn
Your guides will be at the steps of Opera House 5 mins before the tour starts and call you via Whatsapp to let you know.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nicolelz2404hv
Sep 30, 2024
Happily recommend this tour and company! - Can't recommend this motorbike food tour enough! An absolute must in Vietnam. Kelly, Liam, and Ricky were our tour guides and they were so welcoming, hospitable, professional, and knowledgeable. Kelly was my driver in particular and she gave us a detailed walk through of each dish that we tried, including how to eat it the authentic way :) What a great experience to try some local foods with no mess, no stress, and a unique selection of local favourites (we loved all of them!). You definitely won't go home hungry!
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Daniel_rn88
Sep 30, 2024
Best eating tour in Saigon - A must do - This was our first day in Vietnam and couldn't have asked for a better way to start our trip in this beautiful country. We had Kelly, Liam, and Ricky as our guides. Kelly has a amazing personality. She was so sweet and caring from the beginning to the end of the tour. Liam and Ricky were also incredibly friendly and hospitable the whole time (absolute gents). This has been one of the best tours and eating experiences of our life. Cannot recommend enough.
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Rtd2_in
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing introduction to Saigon - and not just its food - I did this on my first day in Vietnam and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the city and the country! I loved everything I ate and drank...and I especially appreciate the personalized approach Jack, my lovely tour guide took. He was very polite and considerate the whole time and took such pains to make sure I was having a good time. I especially loved the papaya salad and the bun xeo - but could eat all of it again!
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W2843qcrichardb
Sep 30, 2024
Great motorbike food tour! - Great trip. Paul and Kelly were awesome guides. We learned a lot about Saigon and Vietnamese culture. Overall, great experience!!
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Garrettm855
Sep 30, 2024
Exceptional - Loved this experience. Kelly, Chris, and Ricky were excellent guides. Their driving was amazing and the food was even better. I felt safe and full at the end of the trip. Their English was amazing and they all had wonderful stories and were fun to talk to.
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Perce63m
Sep 30, 2024
Good night out - Mr Tan, Mr Stephen, Mr Ricki and Miss Jarli all did a fantastic job. Good English, safe driving and funny stories. Food and location of restaurants was new and interesting.
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Reinholdh410
Sep 29, 2024
Must do experience - Had an amazing tour with Kris, Rickie and Kelly. Driving was very good and save. Food was so extraordinary. We went to absolutely locally placed. The guides gave us good insights - we felt like having a day with friends - it was so far the best guided activity
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Voyage15508071070
Sep 29, 2024
“A must whenever in Ho Chi Minh” - Convenient arrangement with their team. Trust worthy individuals and great navigators. Great local food experience.
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Virginiedy1220ex
Sep 28, 2024
So nice !!! - We had a really nice time with Tân, Jarlie Emma and Tinh ! Really nice guides and so welcoming ! In my opinion, this is the best way to get to know real Vietnamese street food ! We will come back for sure when family and friends will come to visit us ! Cam oooooon !
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274katk
Sep 28, 2024
GREAT !!! Do it! - Great 11am food tour with Kris. The food was amazing, Kris was excellent company, scooter rider and host! He picked me up on time and we scooted around the city eating til i couldnt fit anything else in! Highly recommend this tour, foods great and its an opportunity to see the city.
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