Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Embark on a half-day tasting tour, immersing yourself in Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant street food scene. Explore local favorites often overlooked by traditional culinary tours.
- Visit hidden gem hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where skilled vendors have spent years perfecting their small yet delightful menus. Indulge in 10 delectable tastings, including freshly made banh mi, refreshing sugar cane drink, and delightful sweet soup dessert.
- Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transportation, with the tour starting and ending at your hotel.
- Experience a vegetarian twist on Vietnamese cuisine with an included meat-free option. This tour is available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with multiple departure times to suit your schedule.
- Your knowledgeable guide will share captivating insights into the culinary and social history of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Visit hidden gem hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where skilled vendors have spent years perfecting their small yet delightful menus. Indulge in 10 delectable tastings, including freshly made banh mi, refreshing sugar cane drink, and delightful sweet soup dessert.
- Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transportation, with the tour starting and ending at your hotel.
- Experience a vegetarian twist on Vietnamese cuisine with an included meat-free option. This tour is available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with multiple departure times to suit your schedule.
- Your knowledgeable guide will share captivating insights into the culinary and social history of Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions
- 10 dishes, snacks, drinks & local beer included. No extra cost for food and drinks
- Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation at district 1, 3, 4 or Opera House
- Friendly English speaking tour guide
- Helmet & Poncho (if needed)
- Transportation by motorbike. One guest with one guide (separate motorbike)
- Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
- Entry/Admission - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- Entry/Admission - Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Our local student guides will conveniently pick you up at your hotel/apartment/apartment by motorbike, or you can choose to meet at the Opera House (7 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1) as a designated meeting point. Rest assured, your safety is our utmost priority. Our well-trained drivers will ensure a secure ride, providing you with helmets and ponchos. Additionally, our tours include Scooter Accident Insurance, offering coverage of up to $5000.
All the eateries we visit proudly hold Government Safe Food Certificates, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
*Please note that the menu may vary slightly depending on the day, time, and availability of local food stalls.
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Embark on a delightful journey as you savor the 10 dishes from our recommended food list:
1. "Gỏi Đu Đủ" - signature papaya salad, expertly mixed with black beef jerky reviewed by the Best Ever Food Review Show.
2. "Dừa Tắc" - combination of coconut juice infused with pineapple or kumquat jam.
3. "Bánh Cuốn" - Delight in the steamed rice roll filled with minced pork, wood-ear mushroom
4. "Bánh Xèo" - Sizzling pancake-style delight from the Mekong, skillfully served at a renowned 25-year-old restaurant in China Town.
5. "Bánh Khọt" - Enjoy the sizzling savory crepe, delicately filled with a combination of pork and shrimp.
6. "Bún Bò Huế" - Original Hue-style beef noodle soup, simmered to perfection over 8 hours
7. Vietnamese pizza - Melted butter, cheese, egg, and sausage, creating a unique Vietnamese twist on pizza.
8. "Chuối Nướng" - grilled banana, served with creamy coconut milk, offered by a vendor with 20 years of experience.
9. Saigon Beer -
10. "Chè" or Flan Cake With Coconut
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings, Ward 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
For nearly half a century, the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings have stood as a testament to time. Embracing their familiar abodes, the residents who call these buildings home share a deep-rooted attachment to their living spaces. In fact, a number of neighbors have formed enduring bonds that date back to the era of the Vietnam War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Ho Thi Ky Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Established in the 1980s, Ho Thi Ky stands tall as the largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City, serving as the primary source of flowers not only for the city itself but also for various provinces in the southern region of Vietnam. This remarkable marketplace holds a treasured quality, preserving the unique essence of the old Saigon in a way that is seldom found elsewhere.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Our local student guides will conveniently pick you up at your hotel/apartment/apartment by motorbike, or you can choose to meet at the Opera House (7 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1) as a designated meeting point. Rest assured, your safety is our utmost priority. Our well-trained drivers will ensure a secure ride, providing you with helmets and ponchos. Additionally, our tours include Scooter Accident Insurance, offering coverage of up to $5000.
All the eateries we visit proudly hold Government Safe Food Certificates, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
*Please note that the menu may vary slightly depending on the day, time, and availability of local food stalls.
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Embark on a delightful journey as you savor the 10 dishes from our recommended food list:
1. "Gỏi Đu Đủ" - signature papaya salad, expertly mixed with black beef jerky reviewed by the Best Ever Food Review Show.
2. "Dừa Tắc" - combination of coconut juice infused with pineapple or kumquat jam.
3. "Bánh Cuốn" - Delight in the steamed rice roll filled with minced pork, wood-ear mushroom
4. "Bánh Xèo" - Sizzling pancake-style delight from the Mekong, skillfully served at a renowned 25-year-old restaurant in China Town.
5. "Bánh Khọt" - Enjoy the sizzling savory crepe, delicately filled with a combination of pork and shrimp.
6. "Bún Bò Huế" - Original Hue-style beef noodle soup, simmered to perfection over 8 hours
7. Vietnamese pizza - Melted butter, cheese, egg, and sausage, creating a unique Vietnamese twist on pizza.
8. "Chuối Nướng" - grilled banana, served with creamy coconut milk, offered by a vendor with 20 years of experience.
9. Saigon Beer -
10. "Chè" or Flan Cake With Coconut
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings, Ward 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
For nearly half a century, the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings have stood as a testament to time. Embracing their familiar abodes, the residents who call these buildings home share a deep-rooted attachment to their living spaces. In fact, a number of neighbors have formed enduring bonds that date back to the era of the Vietnam War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Ho Thi Ky Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Established in the 1980s, Ho Thi Ky stands tall as the largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City, serving as the primary source of flowers not only for the city itself but also for various provinces in the southern region of Vietnam. This remarkable marketplace holds a treasured quality, preserving the unique essence of the old Saigon in a way that is seldom found elsewhere.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
DJG-246
October 2022
This was such a great tour! The food was the best food I have had in Saigon, most dishes were dishes I’d never heard of or would have been able to find on my own. The guide was really friendly and insightful. This tour is really good value for money and I would happily do this tour if I’m ever in...
This was such a great tour! The food was the best food I have had in Saigon, most dishes were dishes I’d never heard of or would have been able to find on my own. The guide was really friendly and insightful. This tour is really good value for money and I would happily do this tour if I’m ever in Ho Chi Minh city simple because the food was incredible!Malcolm_B
August 2023
The food was amazing, seeing Saigon on the back of a bike is a great experience. My guide Vincent was awesome.
The food was amazing, seeing Saigon on the back of a bike is a great experience. My guide Vincent was awesome.HenriqueO582
May 2023
Very interesting opportunity to see the small corners of the city, while tasting local street food and getting the locals' perspective of their home city.
Very interesting opportunity to see the small corners of the city, while tasting local street food and getting the locals' perspective of their home city.