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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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Saigons private FOODWALK tour
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Dive into the tastes and flavors of Ho Chi Minh City’s back alleys and neighborhood markets on this lively private walking 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 a beef noodle soup and banh mi – and maybe even a surprise dish.
  • Culinary recommendations from your private guide, tailored to your tastes
  • Get around the city with a combination of walking and taxis
  • Round-trip transfers from hotels in Districts 1, 3, 4, and the Opera House
  • Enjoy 10 tastings of Vietnamese dishes as well as Saigon beer

Sample Menu

Starter

Chuối nếp nướng

Grilled banana with creamy coconut milk at 20 years of experience vendor

Main

Bún bò huế

A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)

Starter

Vietnamese pizza

A good mix of melted butter, cheese, egg and sausage

Main

Bánh xèo

Sizzling pancakes, bánh xèo is a famous Vietnamese dish that combines crunchy crêpes with a variety of savory ingredients

Main

Bò nướng sả

While visiting Khmer market, you will taste a stick of tasty grilled lemongrass beef.

Main

Beer & fresh sugarcane juice

Enjoy local beer (or peach tea if you don't drink alcohol) and get your taste refreshed with sugarcane in whole sale flower market

Main

grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves

parcels of deliciousness with a distinctive fragrance and smoky, juicy, tender meat.

Main

Bánh mì

Enjoy the authentic type of Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with cold meats, pâté and vegetables

Dessert

Chè

Vietnamese sweet soup or coconut creamy Flan

What's Included

  • 10 dishes, snacks, drinks & local beer included
  • Free pickup & drop-off by taxi at your hotel (district 1, 3, 4) or we can meet at Opera House
  • Friendly English speaking tour guide
  • Poncho (if needed)
  • Transportation by taxi and then we will walk to each food stalls
  • Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
  • Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case
  • This is a light activity, and it's suitable for everyone

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We offer free pick-up at district 3,4 and 1 by taxi. Please leave us your accommodations address after booking. Or we can meet at the opera house (7 cong truong lam son, district 1) as a meeting point

    or

    Meeting point

    • Saigon Opera House
      07 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam

      Your guides will be waiting for you at the steps of Opera House 5 mins before your tour starts. Please let me know your Whatsapp number after booking

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), please save some room :)
    • Due to high demand, starting at 11am or 1pm is highly appreciated
    • Free pickup & drop-off by taxi at your hotel (district 1, 3, 4) or we can meet at Opera House
    • Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended. Shorts, t-shirts and light pants are also suitable
    • It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewelry at your hotel for safe keeping
    • If you have any food restrictions, please inform after booking for the best experience
    • Lastly, book now and enjoy the best-selling food walking tour with our top-notch team
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    We had a great experience...
    Jack_L, Jan 2025
    We had a great experience on our tour! They will take you around and show and explain lots of different Vietnamese foods to you. You also get to walk around the markets and see some unique parts of Ho Chi Minh City. Our tour guide was Kelly, she was great and I would recommend her!
    Nobrainer food tour
    Jarl_M, Jan 2025
    What a nice tour! We were lucky to have Harry as our guide. Fluent English, told us a lot about life in Vietnam. The food and drinks were excellent as well. Tasted dishes I would never have ordered myself. Just too much 🙃. We really enjoyed to walk around the neighborhood (District 3).
    Best Food Tour in HCMC!
    Bates_B, Jan 2025
    This was a perfect way to see HCMC. Our guide, Daniel, met us at our hotel and booked a car to our first stop. We ate from small stalls enjoying many items we would have never discovered for ourselves. Daniel speaks great English and has a cheerful attitude. We could not have asked for a better guide or better food experiences. Thank you Daniel!
    A Fantastic Cultural and Culinary Experience!
    Alex_S, Jan 2025
    I recently joined the Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, and it was a highlight of my trip! Kelly, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. She was not only knowledgeable about the local cuisine but also a wonderful conversationalist who shared fascinating insights into the history and culture of the area. The tour felt like so much more than just a food walk — it was a rich cultural experience that made me appreciate the city in a whole new way. Every stop offered delicious, authentic dishes that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. Each bite was better than the last! The overall management and organisation of the tour were seamless, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique, immersive food adventure — and I’d happily do it again for another round of incredible flavours! Thanks Kelly!!!
    Fun food tour
    Michael_B, Jan 2025
    Fun tour with tasty food. Roger and Happy were great hosts and showed us a great selection of street food, as well as giving us a tour of the flower market.
    Make sure you book this!
    Bethany_L, Jan 2025
    Best thing we did in Ho Chi Minh City! Our tour guides Kelly and Emma were generous with the information they shared, and always ensuring we were cared for and looked after. The food was incredible and they sent us a full list of where we went but also recommendations for our future travel.
    Walking Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City – Highly Recommended!
    Brad_W, Jan 2025
    We had an amazing time on our walking food tour in Ho Chi Minh City with Kris as our guide. The tour took us to around 8-10 stops, each showcasing the diverse and delicious flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Kris was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. He explained everything along the way, giving us insights into the dishes, ingredients, and local culture. The pick-up and drop-off from our hotel were seamless and punctual, making the experience hassle-free. The variety was incredible. We had so much fun exploring the city's food scene and trying dishes we never would have discovered on our own. Thank you!
    A must do!
    Kristin_P, Jan 2025
    Super fun and informative tour! Harry was so friendly knew his way around and had excellent English! We tried so many different foods and loved all of them ! We really felt like locals. He even let me hold his hand when crossing the street with all of the mopeds! Highly recommend to anyone .
    Ideal start to our stay.
    Julia_H, Jan 2025
    Such a great introduction to the city, food and culture. A wonderful variety of dishes and interesting places that you wouldn't stumble across without a guide. Harry is a legendary host; funny, knowledgeable and engaging (and very helpful in showing us how to approach crossing the Ho Chi Minh traffic!). We also got heaps of tips about where to explore for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend this experience. The walk was necessary between stops... you won't go hungry!!!
    We were able to...
    JENNIFER_J, Jan 2025
    We were able to experience parts of HMC that we never would have found without our wonderful guide, Kris! A “must do” the in HMC!
    Harry was fabulous!
    Hien_L, Jan 2025
    What a great tour! Our guide, Harry, was very friendly and approachable. He patiently answered all our questions and checked in with us throughout the walk. He even adapted the walk to include a food that we were looking to eat. I would highly recommend doing this walking tour. We were stuffed by the end.
    Highly recommend, great...
    Richard_E, Jan 2025
    Highly recommend, great way to see the city off the beaten path and taste all the greatest hits. Kris is great company and very informative both with the food and the area. Our 11 year old tried and enjoyed all the food and managed the walking without any issue.
    Ask for Kris 🙂
    Melinda_M, Dec 2024
    Kris was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed learning about the food and culture of Vietnam. And the food was delicious!
    Great tour with lots of local food to try
    Helen_H, Dec 2024
    Ricky was a fantastic guide who took us through the old streets of Saigon. He was very attentive, informative and friendly with very good English. There is lots of food to taste on this tour so make sure you go along hungry!
    Fun, must do
    Clare_F, Dec 2024
    Experiencing local foods from venues we would not have tried on our own. Our guides Roger and Emma were informative, friendly and fun. A couple of places to eat were not open but they were resourceful with good alternatives.
    Kelly, Lexie and Cheese...
    Maya_S, Dec 2024
    Kelly, Lexie and Cheese were great tour guides! It was really interesting to learn more about all the different dishes and it was really delicious! Thanks so much for the tour!
    Amazing tour! True to its...
    MichaelaBianca_P, Dec 2024
    Amazing tour! True to its name, you get to explore super niche Vietnamese street food that would have been difficult to discover without a guide. Our guides Kris and Steven were awesome, they were very accommodating, helped us navigate the streets and were very friendly and welcoming during the tour. They made the experience so fun and memorable! Definitely a must try and would highly recommend for anyone who wants to see the Vietnamese city and try street food!!!
    A MUST DO Street Food Tour
    lesleydixson, Dec 2024
    This was the best food tour we've taken! Not only was our guide Lexie absolutely amazing, but we got to eat true local street food that was delicious. Lexie took time to explain the history of the dishes, how they were prepared, and also fun facts and information. This was a walking tour but was very easy to traverse and we got to experience a lot of the city. This is a must do in HCM!
    Daniel and Lexie were amazing guides
    Rajiv_D, Dec 2024
    Amazing experience and amazing food! They took us to the local places which had not just taste but an authentic experience
    Well worth doing.
    Catherine_G, Dec 2024
    Mac was great. Very funny and knowledgeable. The food was also great. We haven't found a banh my anywhere near as good as the one we had on this tour.
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