Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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  • 3.5 Hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Most Popular
  • English

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Highlights

Saigon Vibes’s original food walking tour leaves you with far more than a satisfied appetite. Guided by young, energetic, and well-spoken English-speaking guides, be ready for lots of food to come with #BestPriceGuarantee. 

  • Nothing’s fancy, everything real. Eat with locals, talk with locals
  • Try the best street food in town with 10 dishes, drink & Saigon beer included 
  • Stroll the maze-like back alleys & hands-on making Banh Xeo on your own 
  • Vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free? No problem! All dietary restrictions can be accommodated

Starting times: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:00 PM daily

Tasting Menu

This tour proudly won the Viator Experience Award 2025 as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia (Food Category). It’s loved for amazing street food, a well-organized route, and original-tasted dishes that locals actually crave. This isn’t just another food tour – it’s the real deal, even for Vietnamese foodies. 
– You’ll be picked up by taxi (included in package) at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:
1. Bánh Xèo – sizzling pancakes or crêpes and refers to the sound the batter makes when it hits the hot skillet. Serve these shrimp-studded crêpes with lettuce, fresh mint and basil, and slight-sweet dipping fish sauce. *hands-on making one for yourself
2. Bò kho – Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with carrots and herbs in a rich, flavorful, bright-red broth, garnished with a handful of green onions, cilantro, sliced white onions, and a dash of pepper
3. Bò nướng sả – Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass grilled minced beef
4. Bánh Cuốn – Fresh spring rolls, rice rolls stuffed with minced pork and tree ear mushrooms are impossibly light and fluffy, and they are usually made to order *once taste it, soon fall in love with very light but flavorful and earthy rolls.
5. Vietnamese pizza – a good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage
6. Bò lá lốt –  a popular Vietnamese dish consisting of seasoned ground beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves 
7. Bánh Mì – Not the fancy one you see on YouTube or TikTok—let us show you the bánh mì locals eat every day
8. Chuối Nướng – Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk
9. Chè Mâm – Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts or creamy Flan
10. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer (or fresh sugar cane juice)
All local Vietnamese street food-stalls have Government Safe Food Certificate.
                                             【Any food restrictions can be accommodated】

 

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Transparency matters! Every tour operator claims that they rank in the top 10 somewhere but can’t prove it. SaigonVibes, not only offers a transparent food list (no hidden costs) but also provides our high rankings on 6 popular OTAs for guests to check.
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Payment: We offer cash and credit card payments through a Vietnamese award-winning booking engine (no fees on your side)

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
07 Công Trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.

 

Request pickup

We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment within districts 1, 3, and 4. This tour ends at your hotel or your requested places.

Price Includes

  • 10 dishes, snacks, drinks & local beer included ( No Hidden Cost ).
  • Free pick-up & drop-off right at your hotel at district 1,3 and 4
  • Friendly English speaking tour guide
  • Transportation by Taxi or Grab
  • Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
  • Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup

Your local street food guide, who has a huge passion with Vietnamese street food will pick you up at your accommodation by taxi or Grab car or Saigon Opera House as a meeting point. Then we leave the tourist area behind and start your food adventure to a street food paradise

*The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls

Vo Van Tan street

First stop, we start at Chuoi nep nuong Vo Van Tan, Located in District 3, one of the city’s most unique districts, this vendor occupies a small street corner where a local family has been preparing a mixed Vietnamese-Cambodian dish called “Chuoi Nep Nuong” or “Banana Grilled with Sticky Rice” for over four decades.

Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Complex

Walk into the heart of district 3 and explore the old apartments has the name Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings Area which is home to dozens of famous Vietnamese street food that will tempt your stomach. This is where you’ll have original Bun Bo Hue, a unique recipe that takes approximately 8-10 hours to craft a rich broth combined with beef slices, pork sausage, and vibrant onion and spicy coriander garnishes. This food-stop is owned by a local with over 25 years experience  from Hue (central Vietnam)

Stroll along a street known for its barbecue seafood vendors and head to a local-favorite restaurant to taste the best “Bò Lá Lốt” (Beef in Wild Betel Leaves)

Ho Thi Ky market

A street food paradise is here, You will watch ‘Bánh Xèo” and “Bánh Khọt” being made in front of you– Originating from the Mekong Delta in the western part of Vietnam, “Banh Xeo” derives its name from the sizzling sound it makes when cooked on a hot pan.

Then, take a stroll, trying Bo Nuong Sa– BBQ grilled pork wrapped in lemongrass. Next, try the traditional (local owner) Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich before enjoying a refreshing sugar cane drink.

Next up on your food adventure is visit Khmer market (next by Ho Thi Ky) you will sit like the locals, and get munching, crunching, sipping Vietnamese pizza (student’s favourite). Relax, have a Saigon beer (or jasmine tea) and hear your student guides sharing their local life. 

Chinatown

Our last stop is Che Mam Khanh Vy, Vietnamese Sweet Soup. The owner have 45 years of experience selling traditional Che in Saigon. It’s located under old apartment (apart of Chinatown) in district 10

Back to the hotel

The journey includes an end. We’re here for your final moments, then a taxi ride back to your hotel or drop-off spot (within district 1, 3 & 4). Looking forward to your next trip! Love you!

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Additional Information

  • Any food restrictions can be accommodated
  • Most travelers can participate
  • It is recommended that you leave your handbag, passport and jewelry at your hotel for safe keeping
  • Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended. A t-shirt and shorts of light pants are suitable
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

FAQ

Do I need to pay for my dishes on this tour?

You don’t need to pay extra fees for your dishes on this tour. $28 includes 8 dishes, a drink, beer, and dessert already. 

Can you accommodate vegetarians?

Yes! The tour is flexible and can cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary needs if you notify them in advanc

How long is the tour and how much walking is involved?

It lasts about 3–4 hours, combining walking with short taxi rides. You’ll cover around 2–3 km on foot, with plenty of food stops along the way.

What happens if it rains or there's bad weather?

The tour provides ponchos and face masks, and your guide will adapt to conditions. They may adjust the route or reschedule if needed due to weather .

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michael

Couple Traveller

No doubt the highlight of our stay in Saigon. This evening was everything I’d hoped for and more. We didn’t just taste the food but we experienced the whole atmosphere of all the best street sellers in all the corners of Saigon that you just wouldn’t know to go to. Our guide Kelly (Thu) was friendly, fun and open to all our questions about Saigon (beyond the subject of food!). Our daughter is vegetarian and she went out of her way to make sure there was alternatives at every stop. The Beef Stew was to die for and the banana sticky rice was a delight you won’t forget. Do this tour before you leave Saigon!!

30 August 2025

psabbo

Couple Traveller

Kelly and Thai were wonderful and knowledgeable hosts.
They showed us around the most delicious back streets of Ho Chi Minh City, and helped us understand some of the local history.
They were both so generous with their time and energy, and provided so many recommendations for more food and tourist activities.

30 August 2025

markes

Couple Traveller

This was an awesome tour so much yummy food- and so good to walk around residential
neighborhoods. Thai and Kellie were fab guides.

30 August 2025

B8116KY

Couple Traveller

Excellent tour with a great variety of foods and drink. Everything was very tasty. Emma was a
fantastic guide, very friendly and speaks English very well. My family and I had such a fun
time. Highly recommend!!!

30 August 2025

Shahne

Couple Traveller

This was a highlight of our Vietnam trip – not only was Jack incredibly informative of the food and local history but his excellent English and playful character made it such a great night.
The food we got to eat at all the chosen spots were fantastic – and plentiful! It was a great showcase of the diversity of beautiful local Vietnamese food. Whether you are open to ‘food challenges’ or prefer to play it safe, he can definitely tailor the tour to suit you. Jack is an asset to the business and we absolutely recommend him and the tour to anyone visiting Saigon!

29 August 2025
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