Experience the soul of Saigon through its world-famous food. Head to places favored by locals and taste the most iconic southern Vietnamese street food dishes. Explore markets and street stalls and see the city come to life as the sun goes down.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 5:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City the way locals do
- Indulge in the dishes that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous around the world
- Experience the city as the sun goes down and reveals a vibrant night scene
- Try a coffee made the traditional Saigonese way
- Drink a beer at a street beer stall – like locals do
Full description
Your small group (maximum 12 Passengers) 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 flavors of the street stalls and watch local life unfold before your eyes in the heart of Saigon.
Your immersion into local life continues as you make your way to the corner of Nguyen Cong Tru and Calmette for a unique street food called banh bo banh tieu, which recalls memories of many Saigonese childhoods.
It wouldn’t be a true local experience without enjoying coffee the way Saigonese coffee aficionados do on a daily basis. Head to a popular local hem of Saigon to enjoy a cup. Experience the local style of taking your coffee and feel right at home.
Next up is another one of the city’s iconic street food dishes: ha cao (Chinese-style dim-sum), bo bia (Saigonese spring roll) and bo cuon mo chai (barbecued beef meatballs). These dishes are some of the most popular and preferred dishes by southerners, and you can find them everywhere, from street stalls to fancy restaurants. What makes them so beloved is that the ingredients are so strikingly simple, yet the tastes and flavors are truly unforgettable .
Then head to Bui Vien to pick up a Vietnamese fried banana for dessert, a new version of the traditional version that is popular with locals.
Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- All food items as per the description
- 1 coffee and 1 beer
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for the local guide
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, 97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1
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Know before you go
- Please inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have. Unfortunately the tour provider can not cater for vegetarian or vegan travelers.
