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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Food Tours

Taste Ho Chi Minh City's incredible cuisine, from phở to banh mi, experiencing vibrant street food culture

36+ tours
From $50
Half day to evening
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Food Tours

Ho Chi Minh City offers incredible Vietnamese cuisine, where phở, bánh mì, street food, and local specialties create culinary experiences that make food tours perfect for food lovers! Food tours take you through Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant food scene, from tasting authentic phở to trying delicious street food, from experiencing local markets to learning about ingredients, and from discovering food traditions to understanding why Vietnamese cuisine is so beloved. Experience the culinary richness that defines Ho Chi Minh City, learn about Vietnamese flavors and techniques, understand local food culture, and discover why food tours offer delightful insights into Saigon's delicious food. Whether you're seeking phở tours, street food walks, cooking classes, or comprehensive culinary exploration, food tours provide flavorful journeys that showcase the delicious side that makes Ho Chi Minh City special. From phở to bánh mì, from street to restaurants, food tours ensure you experience the authentic flavors that define Saigon!

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Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings
From $28
Free Cancellation

Hold it tight! After hotel pickup by scooter, zoom off your first stop for an appetizer. Sit like a local at the food stall eating 1#banana sticky rice before doing a small cooking class where you will make your own 2#mini savory crispy pancakes, rolled up with 3#grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf. Then, take a walk around the street food heaven in District 10 to taste 4#shredded pork crispy rice and 5#fried bao buns. At the next stop, immerse yourself in the biggest flower market of Saigon and try the best 6#Vietnamese pizza, 7#grilled crackers, and challenge yourself with 8#snails stuffed with pork. Next, venture into the oldest apartment area to enjoy sugarcane juice and 9#Hue beef noodle soup before stopping for fantastic 10#Banh mi. Finally, head for 11#dessert with different flavored caramel flans and jellies before heading back to your hotel. Especially your guides(also your drivers) are local students who are excellent licensed drivers, well-trained and fluent in English

5.0(433)
4h
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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter
From $49
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Most of tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City, but not everyone can explore all the awesome Saigon because of their limited time. You want to do it, to explore the HCMC that you have never seen, don't you? That's why in our NIGHT FOOD TOUR - EXPLORE SAIGON SECRETS, we bring you to the unseen Saigon that you can never find yourself. In the tour, we will visit 7 districts of Ho Chi Minh City, trying 7-8 Vietnamese authentic & local food, including some food that NO OTHER TOURS OFFERS. In 4 hours, we will explore Saigon in a unique way that is designed for you. --- Our tours are: --- - Private: The tour will only be for you - All-inclusive: No surprise fee, all is included - Flexible: You are vegan? You have food allergies? We will change the itinerary to fit you! - Local: No tourist traps

5.0(943)
4h
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Saigon Evening Walking Street Food Tour
From $49
Free Cancellation

For most first-time guests, the haste of Ho Chi Minh City can be a overwhelming prospect. In the event that there’s one thing to be experienced on the roads of Ho Chi Minh City, it’s the nourishment. Leaded by a local guide, you’ll encounter six famous and true dishes, a few hailing straightforwardly from Vietnam’s southern locale for a genuine sense of Saigon. From bun thit nuong to banh xeo to kem dua, you’ll taste Anthony Bourdain’s favorite cuisine—direct from locals’ favorite home bases.

5.0(267)
4h
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Vegan Walk Not Just Vegan Food
From $39
Free Cancellation

What you get from this vegan walk is 3 hours of deliciousness and probably some fun. I will share stories and the history of Saigon from my Vietnamese perspective. I will try not to make it boring. I will show you the best 100% vegan spots (Under your search radar!) You'll taste through hidden alleys dishes that Saigonese loves. Below are our tastings: - BBQ Seitain noodles or rotating noodle soups - Tapioca dumplings - Phở - Exotic 5-7 fruits tasting - Vietnamese-Indian curry - Mekong banana cakes - Carrot cake (But no carrot) - Lotus soup - Beer/ Water/ Soft drink We will also see the hidden Saigon that tourists miss: - Communist Apartment Complex - Local Market - The Maze of Alleys Other things you get: 1/ Our Vegan Guide in Vietnam, saves you much time researching your trip. 2/ Addresses, food names, and vegan tips. 3/ My recipe ebook so you can make these dishes. So, I will give you value, share with you good food, and make you relax a little. What could go wrong? ;)

5.0(264)
3h
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Saigon Street Food Tour with Local Guide
From $29
Free Cancellation

There’s no better way to get into the swing of Saigon than riding a motorbike. Enjoy the immediacy of scooter travel without the self-driving risks on this private guided foodie adventure. Pull up a kindergarten chair as you sample thirteen separate tastings at a range of street eateries. Savor city signatures from beer to Bun Bo Hue and curios such as sweet soup and barbecued scallops. You will have a chance to visit places where only few other tourists go, including back alleys and markets, with a genuinely local guide. Try the most authentic street food in Saigon while exchanging stories with locals. A charming and fasted beauty are still remained until so far in the small corners behinds the main streets. Authentic Saigon Street Food Tour of 13 - 16 greatest tastes in alleys on back of motorbike will show you almost aspects of traditional Vietnamese food and do not forget to come with us with your empty stomas which will be filled up afterward!!! Cheers!!!

5.0(4)
3h 30m
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Saigon By Night and Vietnam Local Food on Motorbike
From $35
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Discovering bustling Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) on back of the motorbike is a really fantastic way to enjoy extremely delicious specialties and street food. Besides, learn about interesting stories of Vietnam history & culture with our cute riders. Let's visit Ho Chi Minh City on a scooter pillion & enjoy street foods.

4.8(58)
3h
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Saigon Food Tour on Scooter at Night
From $52
Free Cancellation

What could be better than having Vietnamese dinner with the local? Saigon by Night is more like a relaxing food tour. We won't cram too much food but a little bit more than enough to taste the authentic Saigon cuisine and experience the nightlife of Saigon, and of course, Vietnamese coffee.

5.0(289)
3h 30m
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Female Rider | Street Food & Sightseeing By Motorbike
From $45
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Meet our team of knowledgeable female guides, who not only serve as ambassadors for women empowerment but also offer insights into contemporary Vietnamese life and culture. Discover the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture through its diverse and flavorful cuisine. From savory to sweet, tangy to spicy, embark on a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds while immersing you in local sights and sounds. WHAT YOU DO? ⭐ Visit 5 colorful districts of HCMC ⭐ Taste the best of Saigon in 1 tour! From iconic Beef Noodle Soup and Banh Mi to crispy pancakes, spring roll, and sweet grilled banana with sticky rice — every bite is a flavor adventure. Top it off with sugarcane juice, jasmine tea or an ice-cold Saigon beer! WHY US: ⭐ Your safety is our top priority! Saigon Adventure is a fully licensed tour company, ensuring that your experience is both secure and professionally managed ⭐ Booking with a licensed operator means your insurance coverage is guaranteed. ⭐ We are No.1 on all OTAs.

5.0(143)
4h
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Street Food in Saigon By American Jeep/ Motorbike
From $39
Free Cancellation

• Authentic street food adventure • Experience Saigon’s local life by local alley way - back of a motorbike • Whizz through Ho Chi Minh City on a scooter pillion, sampling street food • Pick a time that works for you: breakfast, lunch, or dinner • Taste twelve different local favorites, from noodle soup to ice cold beer/ coconut ice cream • Save time and stress with pickup and drop-off direct from your door

4h
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Private Street Food Tour on Motorbikes
From $35
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Our city has been recognized as one of the most 10 cities developing faster than the others. Not only the economics but also the food cuisine is quite going up. But, there are thousand of street venders and stores around Sai Gon which are not clean and safe enough. I am here to be your Vietnamese friend who has been experiencing all over the Vietnamese street food around this city that ready to take you into the tour full of QUALITY street food ! #1 Bún Thịt Nướng (Gilled pork with rice noodles and fresh vegetables) #2 Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese savory pancake) #3 Bánh Khọt (Vietnamese mini pancake) #4 Bánh Tráng Nướng (Vietnamese rice paper) #5 Bánh Mì (Vietnamese sandwich) #6 Chuôi Nếp Nướng (Grilled banana with sticky rice and coconut milk) #7 Nước Mía (Sugarcane juice) #8 Trà Đá (Jasmine Iced Tea)

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Saigon Local Food Night Tour
From $38
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This tour is more like a relaxing food tour. You won't be crammed full of food but a little bit more than enough to taste the authentic cuisine of Saigon.Throughout the night we will travel to various locations in Saigon on a motorcycle tour while we eat local Vietnamese food and drink our way along. Each person will have their own motorbike and driver. Our tour guide pick you up at hotel by Motorbike. We recommend to start at 5:30pm because with local people they call happy hours. We drive Thu Thiem bridge you will see another side of Saigon and you will learn more about authentic Vietnamese cuisine as well as our rich culture. We will stop at a snail stall where you can choose a kind of snail and cooking method. You just enjoy the snail dish and experience “Snail Eating” - one of important part of Saigon culture which is popular among young Saigon people you will cheer with “1, 2, 3, dzo”, famous Saigon beer and exotic beer food.

5.0(1)
4h
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Saigon Stories Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
💸Special Offer
$45From $36
Free CancellationNew

Discover Saigon's food stories on an evening's culinary adventure to the city's authentic street eats, nestled in local neighbourhoods of District 3.

4h
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Saigon at Night Walking Street Food Tour
From $39
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Have you ever wondered how the real local life is? Let us take you to district 4, the smallest and oldest district in HCMC. We will take a taxi from your hotel to the Xom Chieu market in district 4, which is crowded with people buying things for their family meals. After our little breakfast, we will try some tropical fruits as dessert. Banh mi is a famous food in Vietnam, and that's the next one we are going to try. Then it's better to wait for everything down by walking around Thien Hau Pagoda and Xom Chieu church. There are 3 more food and drink for you: Broken rice, coffee, and a flan cake as a desert, which is especially in an eggshell.

5.0(4)
4h
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Vietnam Traditional street food tour
From $36
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

If you are now in Ho Chi Minh City, seeking new cuisine experiences, this is a great chance for you to try Saigon's specialties at reasonable prices. This traditional Vietnam streetfood tour will show you all kinds of must-try dishes in every corner of this city. Nguyen Thiet Thuat apartment in district 3: car parks, coffee shops, small restaurants at the foot of Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment. Ho Thi Ky flower market: a wide range of flowers, from domestic ones to imported flower varieties Cambodia market: Thai seafood noodles, tornado potatoes, rice paper with tamarind sauce, peach tea, avocado ice-cream, coconut ice-cream, baked banana rice paper Food-selling area in district 4: try the traditional Vietnamese bread; matcha or egg flan cake.

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Exploring Food Tour by Walking With Local Guide
From $49
Free Cancellation

Dive into the tastes and flavors of Ho Chi Minh City’s back-alleys and neighborhood markets on this lively private food tour. Head out in the afternoon for lunch or immerse yourself in the bright lights of the city at night with a dinner tour around a series of city food stalls. Enjoy iconic Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi – and maybe even a surprise dish.

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Why Choose Food Tours in Ho Chi Minh City?

Culinary Paradise

Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine!

Street Food

Discover vibrant street food scene.

Local Flavors

Taste true Vietnamese flavors.

Authentic Experiences

Experience real local food culture.

Types of Food Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Street Food Tours

Tours exploring vibrant street food.

Street foodVibrantAuthenticEssentialPopular

Market Food Tours

Tours featuring market food experiences.

Market foodLocalFreshAuthenticCultural

Cooking Class Tours

Tours with hands-on cooking experiences.

Cooking classesHands-onEducationalInteractiveFun

Comprehensive Food Tours

Full tours covering street food, markets, and restaurants.

Multiple experiencesComplete overviewComprehensiveDiverseFull day

What to Expect on Your Food Tour

Duration

Food tours: Half day (3-4 hours) to evening tours.

Culinary Experiences

Taste diverse Vietnamese dishes.

Food Vendors

Visit local street vendors and markets.

Expert Commentary

Guides explain cuisine, ingredients, and traditions.

Culinary Context

Learn about Vietnamese food culture.

Photography

Photograph delicious food.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Food tours showcase Saigon's culinary excellence

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Street food highlight - must-try authentic experience

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Phở and bánh mì most famous dishes

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Try both street food and restaurant experiences

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Food tours essential for food lovers

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Food tours highlight delicious cuisine

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Food tours showcase culinary variety

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Food tours provide perfect culinary perspective

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What dishes should I try in Ho Chi Minh City?

A: Food tours showcase phở (famous, aromatic, delicious), bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich, tasty, popular), bánh xèo (crispy crepe, flavorful, local), spring rolls, and various dishes showcasing Ho Chi Minh City's delicious cuisine! Dishes delicious and diverse. Phở most famous. Street food excellent. Essential for food experiences. Must-try - culinary variety. Spectacular food destination. Perfect culinary experiences!

Q:Is street food safe in Ho Chi Minh City?

A: Street food generally safe with proper precautions and choosing busy, popular vendors! Food fresh when prepared to order. Busy vendors best choices. Follow hygiene guidelines. Street food delicious and safe. Popular vendors recommended!

Q:What is included in food tour prices?

A: Food tour prices include food tastings (multiple stops), guide, and sometimes drinks! Food portions generous. Multiple tasting locations provided. Professional guides knowledgeable. Prices represent good value. Food inclusions comprehensive!

Q:Are food tours suitable for families?

A: Yes! Food tours family-friendly with diverse food experiences suitable for children! Children may enjoy milder dishes. Family tours available. Perfect for families wanting culinary experiences. Many families enjoy food tours. Consider children's spice tolerance. Family-friendly with varied options!

Q:What should I bring for food tours?

A: Essential items: Comfortable clothing, camera, and appetite! Comfortable clothing for walking between locations. Camera for food photos. Come with appetite. Essential gear for food tours. Comfortable clothing sufficient!

Q:Can I learn to cook Vietnamese food?

A: Yes! Cooking classes available teaching Vietnamese cuisine! Hands-on cooking experiences provided. Local chefs provide instruction. Recipe cards usually provided. Cooking classes educational and fun. Cooking experiences highly recommended!

Q:What is the best time for food tours?

A: Food tours best during meal times - lunch or dinner tours most authentic! Evening food tours popular with street food atmosphere. Lunch tours showcase local midday meals. Timing depends on tour type. Evening food tours recommended for atmosphere!

Q:Where is the best street food in Ho Chi Minh City?

A: Street food excellent throughout city with backpacker area and local districts having vibrant scenes! Multiple street food areas. Food vendors citywide. Vibrant food scenes accessible. Street food easily found. Street food citywide!

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Why Visit Ho Chi Minh City?

Historic Cu Chi Tunnels

French colonial architecture

Excellent food scene

Vibrant nightlife

Rich cultural heritage

Perfect blend of history and modernity

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate with two seasons. Dry season (December-April) brings sunny weather, while rainy season (May-November) brings monsoon rains.

Best Months

December to April offers the best weather with dry conditions.

Peak Season

December to March brings peak tourist season with ideal weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

May to November offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with more rain.

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Transportation Tips

Excellent public transportation including buses and metro. Walking and organized tours are perfect for exploring the city.

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