Ho Chi Minh City Day Tour: Street Food (half day) - 1 Days
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- Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
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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
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Breakfasts: 0, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 1
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
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GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
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