Ho Chi Minh Food Tour: Discover Local Cuisine

Experience the vibrant street food scene of Ho Chi Minh City on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Sample delicious local dishes, from banh mi sandwiches to traditional rice dishes, and indulge in Saigonese coffee and beer. Explore markets and cafés with an expert guide and discover the flavors that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Art Gallery - We will meet our guide there.
  • Quán Cháo Mực 10 - Our Saigon food tour kicks off with some authentic local appetizers such as chao muc (a dry squid porridge) and xa xui (Cantonese barbecued pork).
    Learn how Chinese food has been integrated into Vietnamese cuisine as you inhale the spicy flavours of the street stalls and watch…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with 5 Food Stops and 2 Drink Stops
  • Stop for a cold Saigon beer with peanuts and rice crackers
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Discover the best of Saigon’s street food
  • Join a Friendly Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Additional Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Eat like the locals do in Ho Chi Minh City on a 3 to 3.5-hour walking tour with an in-the-know guide. Sample culinary delights that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous, from ‘banh mi’ sandwiches to popular rice dishes — enough for dinner and dessert. Taste Saigonese coffee, beer and street food from local vendors as you explore markets and…

Location
Art Gallery
Phó Đức Chính
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, 97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sunshine21260619309
Oct 28, 2024
Yummy food and great company. - Such a fun experience seeing Saigon and trying different local dishes. We had great fun with Minh who took us to some unique spots and some of his favourites. Highly recommend.
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Jiexiw2024
Oct 23, 2024
Totally Unexpected Pleasurable Tour - It's been an unexpected incredible tour! I joined in my friend the last minute, Nancy the local guide was great and equipped with conversational Eng! Great but comfy interaction, even though just my friend and I during that night (not a peak season and it's a Tuesday!) but it's totally not boring and really adventurous! She showed us not just the street food but also the locals daily lives, by passing through the alleys and walking through the busy traffic. If your time allows, please do consider include this special night tour into your itinerary. Recommended!
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M4039txadrians
Oct 23, 2024
Highly recommended 5 stars - Had a great night out, tasting great food. Stand out dish was the beef soup. Thao was a wealth of knowledge, not only about the food but the history and culture of Vietnam. Thank you Thao, certainly put a different meaning on “Sticky Rice”
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665kristelb
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing and delicious - Our guide Nancy was amazing. We got to try local street food by local families as well as learn some interesting facts above it the Vietnam culture. The highlight of the night was for us the “sexy” duck it was delicious. Also be adventurous and accept Nancy’s challenge (if you’re lucky to get her as your guide). Overall an amazing experience highly recommended 😊
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Jayeloisab
Oct 21, 2024
BEST FOOD CRAWL EXPERIENCED - I had an amazing food crawl! Each stop offered unique flavors and delightful surprises. Highly recommend Thao :) 100 :)
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Clairebv2378xe
Oct 19, 2024
Great food tour - Had a great tour with Thao. There was loads of food which was sooo good. She was very knowledgeable about all the dishes (we had beef stew/pho, duck, vietnamese pizza, a dessert, spring roll and local beer) and drew on her own background to provide a really local perspective to what we were eating and the areas we walked through. I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend!
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Xbeachyx
Oct 19, 2024
A really interesting evening - Thao was such a great guide. She gave us so much information and answered loads of our questions. She took us to some really interesting places and I learnt a lot about Vietnamese food. I didn’t realise we got full size portions of things so he prepared to go with an empty stomach to eat from all of the food vendors.
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Lisaandric
Oct 18, 2024
Saigon street experience - Nancy our guide was fantastic. She was very informative, showed us areas of Saigon we would have never of found or seen before. The foods were delicious and different. Thank you for an unforgettable evening.
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Q7871acsophiet
Oct 11, 2024
Great fun trip!!! - This tour was fantastic. walked around HCM and got to try some dishes I would not have naturally thought to order, not just the typical vietnamese food! Thao was a fantastic guide, and shared so much of her knowledge about Vietnam and its beautiful history. Would definitely book again
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15kerrig
Oct 11, 2024
Wow! - Thao was an amazing guide who gave us insight into all the delicious food we ate, the cultural backgrounds of each dish and the history of the areas we visited. I would recommend Thao and this tour to anyone visiting HCM for the first time to get an understanding of the huge wonderful city you are visiting!
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From $29
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).