Ho Chi Minh City Day Tour: Street Food (half day) - 1 Days
Trip Snapshot
Genders
- Female50%
- Male50%
Average age
Start / End
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 25Meals included
1Highlights
- Embark on an exhilarating scooter adventure through the pulsating heart of Ho Chi Minh City, diving deep into its vibrant districts and discovering hidden culinary alleyways known only to locals.
- Savour a magnificent array of 6 authentic Vietnamese street food dishes, from savoury crispy pancakes and rich beef noodle soup to grilled scallops and steamed clams with lemongrass, a true feast for your senses.
- Unleash your inner chef with a hands-on experience, learning to craft the iconic Bánh Mì, Vietnam's most beloved street food, complete with freshly baked bread, succulent fillings, and zesty local salads.
- Immerse yourself in Saigon's vibrant local life, exploring the eclectic food haven of Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, wandering through the colourful Ho Thi Ky flower market, and visiting the peaceful Thich Quang Duc Monument.
- Behold breathtaking panoramic views of the illuminated city as you cruise across the magnificent Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, offering a spectacular visual backdrop to your unforgettable culinary journey.
- Conclude your gastronomic exploration with delightful local refreshments, including refreshing sugarcane juice, fragrant jasmine tea, a local beer, and a delicious savoury flan cake for the perfect sweet ending.
Everything you need to picture the adventure and pack with confidence — in one free PDF.
What's inside the PDF
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day mapped out, covering activities, travel times, meals and where you'll stay.Packing & kit list
Exactly what to bring, from clothing and essentials to luggage guidelines and what's available to hire locally.What's included
Accommodation, transport, guides and meals, so you can see exactly what your price covers.
Summary
With so many food options in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, it's almost impossible to find the best local eateries. Luckily, the local people have let us in on their little secret of the best street food spots and we want to share that with you! Prepare your tastebuds and jump on the back of a scooter for an exciting adventure through the vibrant city districts and their cuisines. Your stomach will definitely thank you!
Itinerary
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: 6:00pm District 1 hotel pick-up
Finish Point: Hotel drop-off
Itinerary: Jump on the back of a scooter and enjoy this thrilling ride through Ho Chi Minh City's bustling streets as you experience the different districts and their unique cuisines. Your first foodie experience are skewers of charcoal-grilled pork on rice noodles or beef noodle soup. Next you get to hang out with the local people at a hidden gem in district 3 as you enjoy a Vietnamese savory crispy pancake from a local eatery. Ride to Saigon's eclectic food haven - Nguyen Thien Thuat Street - where the food is as diverse as the people. Learn of the areas unique history and why this street is known as Music Street. Visit the peaceful Thich Quang Duc Monument commemorating the Buddhist monk who committed self-immolation in protest of the Vietnam War. Next stop at the colourful Ho Thi Ky flower market in district 5 and enjoy the floral scents and vibrant flowers as you venture through the corridors of stalls. Cruise over to district 10 and see how to make steamed rice rolls. Now it's time to get some hands-on experience where you learn how to make the famous Bánh Mì, Vietnam's most popular street food. Expect freshly baked bread filled with succulent meat or freshly caught fish topped with a zesty local salad. Enjoy the ride over Nguyen Van Cu Bridge and admire the panoramic view of the city. Next stop is in district 4 for delicious steamed clams with lemongrass, grilled scallops and wash it all down with a local beer. Dessert is best saved for last, so at the final spot enjoy a savory flan cake. As this tour comes to an end, cruise through the bizarre traffic back to your hotel.
FOOD MENU: Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake Beef Noodle Soup Or Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle Banh Mi Steamed Rice Roll Vietnamese Grilled Scallops Steamed Clams With Lemongrass One Local Beer or Optional Drink Sugarcane Juice & Jasmine Tea Flan Cake Dessert
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation
Meals
Breakfasts: 0, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 1
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
Oct 2026
from £44Nov 2026
from £44Dec 2026
from £44Jan 2027
from £44Feb 2027
from £44Mar 2027
from £44Apr 2027
from £44May 2027
from £44Jun 2027
from £44Jul 2027
from £44Aug 2027
from £44Sep 2027
from £44Oct 2027
from £44Nov 2027
from £44Dec 2027
from £44Jan 2028
from £44Feb 2028
from £44Mar 2028
from £44Apr 2028
from £44May 2028
from £44Jun 2028
from £44Jul 2028
from £44Aug 2028
from £44Sep 2028
from £44Oct 2028
from £44Nov 2028
from £44Dec 2028
from £44
December 2026
27 departures- Tuesday 1 Dec 2026to Tuesday 1 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Wednesday 2 Dec 2026to Wednesday 2 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Thursday 3 Dec 2026to Thursday 3 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Friday 4 Dec 2026to Friday 4 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Saturday 5 Dec 2026to Saturday 5 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Sunday 6 Dec 2026to Sunday 6 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Monday 7 Dec 2026to Monday 7 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Tuesday 8 Dec 2026to Tuesday 8 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Wednesday 9 Dec 2026to Wednesday 9 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Thursday 10 Dec 2026to Thursday 10 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Friday 11 Dec 2026to Friday 11 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Saturday 12 Dec 2026to Saturday 12 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Sunday 13 Dec 2026to Sunday 13 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Monday 14 Dec 2026to Monday 14 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Tuesday 15 Dec 2026to Tuesday 15 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Wednesday 16 Dec 2026to Wednesday 16 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Thursday 17 Dec 2026to Thursday 17 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Friday 18 Dec 2026to Friday 18 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Saturday 19 Dec 2026to Saturday 19 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Sunday 20 Dec 2026to Sunday 20 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44
- Monday 21 Dec 2026to Monday 21 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Tuesday 22 Dec 2026to Tuesday 22 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Wednesday 23 Dec 2026to Wednesday 23 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Sunday 27 Dec 2026to Sunday 27 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Monday 28 Dec 2026to Monday 28 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Tuesday 29 Dec 2026to Tuesday 29 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
- Wednesday 30 Dec 2026to Wednesday 30 Dec 20266+ spaces of 25 leftGuaranteed Departure£44Book for£44 today, pay the rest later
Make this tour private
Every departure on this trip can be booked just for your own group — your dates, your people, the same expert local guides.
What changes when you go private
Travel with just your own group
No other travellers on the trip — just the people you choose to bringTravel on your schedule
Pick your exact start date—no fixed group departures or rigid timetables.Exclusively for your party
Enjoy this handcrafted itinerary with a dedicated private guide just for you.
Essential trip information
Our Important Notes and Packing List cover all essentials, from necessary equipment to inclusions, ensuring you're fully equipped and informed for this extraordinary adventure and more.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please chat to our friendly team.
Why book with us
Help Change The World
We collaborate with local businesses and communities.
Best Price Guaranteed
We won't be beaten on price. If you find this adventure at a lower price please get in touch!
You're In Good Hands
We work with trusted tour operators around the world.
You're spoilt for choice
We have the best choice of adventures on the market.
