Private Vegan Food Tour: Immerse in Ho Chi Minh's culture and cuisine

Embark on a private vegan food tour in Ho Chi Minh City and immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine. Explore the best neighborhoods, try delicious dishes, and learn about the city’s history and traditions.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Street Food Man - Meet your guide at your accommodation at 5:30 PM and depart right away on the back a motorbike. Get ready to experience the the insane Vietnam traffic! The only thing that really stands between you and some awesome vegan food is the ‘daily-dice-with-death’ traffic situation, but don’t worry your guide is an experienced driver and will calmly lead you through the traffic. Your first stop is in District 3, a hip new spot with relaxed, historical environment all around. Here you’ll kick the tour off with a famous story about a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself for protesting the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. After learning about the history of the people of Saigon, head up to a local vegan restaurant, a calm spot combined with nostalgic vibes, where you’ll savor “Banh Xeo” - vegan Vietnamese rice pancake served with fresh vegetables and vegan “fish sauce”.

Coming over District 10 then going off-the-beaten path and diving into Saigon’s deep-rooted culture. Visit a true maze of the biggest wholesale flower market and a local market inside to have an authentic local experience in hidden alleys by grilling banana crispy crackers and local hangouts that you should not miss out on. Don’t get too comfy among the cushions as we’ve got to hurry to experience the highest pagoda of the city “Viet Nam Quoc Tu” located in a quiet space with its spectacular architecture before closing! From there, cross the road to the most famous restaurant of Saigon to sample vegan food fares. At the peak of culinary innovation, let your senses run wild with carefully planned Vietnamese dishes featuring sustainable ingredients and sip on your old-fashioned water or vegan beer and Vietnamese rice wine which is distilled in Street Food Man Vinny’s village.

Drive to District 5 and pass the local streets of the night life. Take a spin around on the journey along the banks of the Saigon River in District 4 - The perfect time to cross the bridge to Saigon’s bustling night scene. After getting a welcoming breeze from the back of the bike, we’ll finish you off with a sweet treat such as smoothies or a dish of fresh fruit.

What's Included
  • Transportation by motorbikes, including fuel and a high -quality, open-face helmet
  • All food and drinks during the tour
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off service at selected districts in Ho Chi Minh City or the Opera House
  • Private tour (only your group, no other guests join)
  • English-speaking drivers with skillful driving
  • Accident insurance for peace of mind
  • Hand sanitizer and face masks for health and safety
  • Rain poncho (if needed)
  • Pictures from your tour as souvenirs
What's Not Included
  • Items of a personal nature
Additional Information

Discover the ultimate vegan experience in the city with its unique cultural twist and explore the best neighborhoods through our complete guided tour delivered by the local guides. Designed for the avid foodie, this extraordinary vegan food tour features a tantalizing, cultural-inspiring journey to the very heart of Vietnam, offering you an unforgettable vacation experience like no other. You will experience 6 mouth-watering dishes, learn and try grilling banana girdle- cakes with locals at the biggest flower market. Visit the place where Thich Quang Duc monk burned himself for protesting the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government then go to a big pagoda where is keeping the heart of Thich Quang Duc. We will ride deep into the the real Saigon to see the real life of local people, learn about their culture. This fantastic epicurean adventure boasts a myriad of spectacular sights, exotic culture, mouth-watering cuisines.

  • It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewelry at your hotel for safe keeping.
  • A camera is always encouraged, however it is not recommended that you take pictures while on the motorbike as this can be dangerous. If you wish to take pictures, please ask your guides to pull over. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft.
  • We recommend that you should wear something comfortable and cool. Shorts, t-shirts and light pants are also suitable.
Location
Street Food Man
199/23, Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, District 3
Cancellation Policy

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

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P4730niamys
Jul 31, 2024
Yummy vegan tour! - Fantastic tour! Delicious food, fun experiences of Ho Chi Minh, and great company. A great way to get orientated in the city. 5 Stars!
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Navigate16374683404
Jul 27, 2024
Great food tour - We had a great evening. Tanya and Grace drove us safely through the bustling streets and showed us different and partly hidden places/restaurants. The food was delicious everywhere. Overall, we learned a lot about history, culture and people. Definitely worth an experience!
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201franziskab
Jun 30, 2024
Highly recommend - I had a really fun time, the guides were very friendly (and funny!). The food was delicious and I would highly recommend booking. PS, Robert, Van and Alex are the best guides.
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Woxue
Jun 23, 2024
Best tour experience you could hope for - This is a must-try experience when you’re in Ho Chi Minh City. So much more than just a food tour (but all the food spots were superb). Our energetic guides, Robert, Van, and Alex took us through the different restaurants and markets with expert knowledge and we got to learn about some of the history of Vietnam, too. Their warmth, friendliness, and humour paved the way for a fantastic time. All the vegan food was such a hit, and my friend’s allergies were well-catered to. There were lots of different dishes and venues that ensured we got a comprehensive, well-rounded experience of HCMC’s food scene. We felt so welcomed by our guides and could not have asked for a better night. Thank you so much Robert, Alex, and Van! We wish the tour could have gone on for longer☺️
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Sudanthil2024
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing experience - highly recommend - We took our parents visiting us here in HCMC on the food tour organised by Street Food Man, and it was by far the highlight of their trip. This was my second time doing the tour with Street Food Man (third for my husband), and it has been amazing every single time! Our guides this time were the lovely ladies Tanya, Tram, Sunny and Alex. They were so sweet and friendly, drove very carefully, told/showed us so many interesting things around the city - and we all had such a wonderful time with them. We did the vegan food tour - and every dish we tried was so delicious. Special mention of the coconut ice cream at the end, which was amazing. Thank you so much Tanya, Tram, Sunny and Alex for an unforgettable evening - especially for my parents - who are still raving about it. We highly recommend Street Food Man, and we can totally see ourselves doing another food tour with them when our friends visit next.
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Happiness23036713127
May 16, 2024
Best experience of our tour - Had a fabulous evening with Thuy, Rober, Mountain and Destiny buzzing around the streets of HCM city sampling all the delious treats they lined up for us. 4 Australians all old enough to know better but crazy enough to give it a go on a wet evening. The best experience of our tour. Four wonderful young people, great English, very pleasant and respectful and great fun with a genuine love and passion for their city.
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Juliam3146
May 13, 2024
Best Guides ever!!! - Our experience on the vegan food tour with guides Alex and Robert was absolutely fantastic! Not only were the local dishes VERY tasty, but the guides also gave us helpful tips, cultural insights, and told us fascinating stories about the country's development. The tour was both entertaining and informative, and it was a lot of fun as they also taught us some useful sentences in Vietnamese. We felt like locals for a day and our guides were truly warm and we didn't feel like tourists at all! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique experience!
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Lucymj6292ok
May 12, 2024
Fun tour, tasty fresh food - Did this tour with my boyfriend as our first activity in Ho Chi Minh city. It was such an awesome way to experience the city and we got to see some interesting locations that we never would have found by ourselves. The food was also so fresh and delicious! Our tour guides Tanya and Sam were friendly, funny and informative and did a great job of showing us some of the delicious vegan food on offer here.
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Biancamariaoz
May 6, 2024
A thoughtful and fun tour - a great way to spend an evening in Saigon! - This tour is highly recommended for those who want a bit of adventure but have dietary requirements. Robert and Van were brilliant guides - warm, informative and fun! They made us feel very comfortable even though this was our first time in Saigon and on a tour like this. From first contact via WhatsApp to the end, the tour was well curated and tailored to the vibe of the evening. Thanks again Robert and Van! 🙏
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W3910lrdavidp
Apr 11, 2024
Simply Amazing - This tour was absolutely amazing we had the best tour guide Tanya what a professional.The food was truly delicious and in between Tanya took us to some local landmarks.Everything was so perfect Thank you Tanya
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