Motorcycle Food Tour Ho Chi Minh: Female Rider Team

Ride through Saigon's food scene on two wheels, stopping where locals actually eat.

You ride through Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a scooter with a female guide, stopping at four carefully chosen spots for lunch and dinner: bò kho in a stone bowl, tiger prawn rolls, crab noodle soup, and grilled beef in betel leaves. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, fuel, and a rain poncho if the weather turns. The pace is steady, the guide speaks English, and you eat where locals eat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Saigon street food tour with female riders

• Meet female rider guide
• Ride scooter through Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit Michelin-certified street food spots
• Try bò kho beef stew
• Eat Tiger Prawn and Park Salad Rolls
• Sample Pork Wonton Noodle soup
• Enjoy Vietnamese frozen banana popsicle
• Taste grilled bò lá lốt beef wraps
• Experience Northern Vietnamese dishes at Béo Ơi Quán
• Learn about Vietnamese culture and cuisine

The experience

So you're on the back of a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City, and your rider, one of Saigon Adventure's all-female team, is pointing out a narrow storefront you'd never notice walking. That's where the bò kho lives, the beef stew that's been simmering in stone bowls since before dawn. You pull up, helmet off, and sit down at a plastic stool while she orders in Vietnamese. The broth is deep and slow, nothing like the rushed versions you've had elsewhere. You can pair it with bread or noodles depending on what feels right that morning, and she's already telling you why this spot matters, not because a guidebook told her to, but because she eats here.

The ride itself is the point. You're not trapped in a van watching the city through glass. You're moving through it, feeling the heat and the rhythm of traffic, stopping when something's worth stopping for. After bò kho, you head to Hu Tiu Hồng Phát, where the tiger prawn and pork salad rolls come out so fresh the herbs are still bright. The pork wonton noodles arrive in a bowl that steams up your face, and by the time you get to the Vietnamese frozen banana popsicle at the end, you've forgotten you were nervous about riding a scooter in the first place. Your rider keeps the pace steady, the helmet's comfortable, and if it rains (which it might) the rain poncho's already on the bike.

Later, for dinner, you're at Béo Ơi Quán, the place Michelin flagged for its home-style Northern Vietnamese cooking. The bún riêu cua (crab and tomato noodle soup) tastes like someone's grandmother made it, and the cốm chiên (fried green rice) is the kind of dish that doesn't travel well to other countries, so you eat it here and remember it. Your guide sits with you, not hovering, just there if you want to know what you're eating or why the flavors work. The bò lá lốt (minced beef wrapped in betel leaves) comes grilled and peppery, and it's the kind of detail that sticks with you after the trip ends. You pick the time that fits your schedule: breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Hotel pickup means no negotiating a taxi or figuring out where to meet. They come to your door.

The whole thing runs on small groups and real knowledge. English-speaking riders, high-quality helmets, fuel included, and the kind of access you don't get from a tour bus. If you have dietary needs, you tell them when you book or message after. The scooter is how you move; the food is why you came; the rider is who makes sure both work.

What’s included

High-quality helmet, lunch or dinner at four stops (your choice of meal time), motorbike and fuel, rain poncho if needed, English-speaking female guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off from your door.

Options for this experience

4 options

7 tastings (1 Michelin)Guide in English · 08:00, 13:00 and 18:00Pickup is included

12 tastings (2 Michelin)Guide in English · 13:00 and 18:00This option lasts 3 to 4 hours and includes 2 Michelin tastings. Pickup is included in districts 1, 3 and 4. For other districts, please come to our meeting point: "Trường THCS Nguyễn Du (Quận 1)". Duration: this is a group tour where you'll connect with fellow travelers and make unforgettable memories in Saigon. The tour is 4 hours; it typically lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group. All food and beverages are included, with no hidden costs during the tour. Motorbike or scooter: relax and enjoy the ride! Our excellent guide and driver will ensure your safety as you ride pillion. Pickup is included.

Group tour with 7 Michelin tastingsGuide in English · 13:00 and 18:00Female-driven Ao Dai tour combining local street food tasting and sightseeing (3 to 4 hours), with an English-speaking tour guide. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, within the 3 to 4 hour range. Sightseeing covers the Hidden Gems, the Thich Quang Duc monument, the flower market and the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment. Motorbike or scooter: you will be safe with our excellent guide and driver, so you don't have to drive yourself; guests ride pillion behind the driver. Pick-up and drop-off are included in districts 1, 3 and 4; message us if your hotel is not on the list. Pickup is included.

Private tour with 7 Michelin tastingsGuide in English · 13:00 and 18:00Female-driven Ao Dai tour combining local street food tasting and sightseeing (3 to 4 hours). Sightseeing covers the Hidden Gems, the Thich Quang Duc monument, the flower market and the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, within the 3 to 4 hour range. Breakfast, lunch or dinner: all food and drinks are included, with no hidden costs. Motorbike or scooter: you are in safe hands with our excellent guide and driver, so you don't have to drive yourself; guests ride pillion behind the driver. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 13:00 and 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (2 years): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saigon Adventure

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to eat where locals do without arranging transport or navigating the city alone. The scooter is how you move through Saigon's food scene. It's faster than walking and closer than a van, which is what makes hitting four quality spots in one outing possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (2 years): free.

Do I need experience riding a scooter?

No. You're a passenger on the back. The rider handles all the driving. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What if it rains?

A rain poncho is provided if needed. The tour runs in most weather.

Can I choose what time of day?

Yes. You pick breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you book, depending on your schedule.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes. Provide your hotel address at booking or message it after. They pick you up and drop you back at your door.

What about dietary restrictions?

Tell the operator at booking or message them after. They'll note any requirements and adjust the menu stops.

How many people go on one tour?

Small groups. The reference doesn't specify a maximum, but it's designed to stay intimate.

Is the food safe?

Yes. The spots are carefully selected and recognized by Michelin. Your guide eats at these places regularly.

How long does the tour take?

The reference doesn't state an exact duration, but it covers multiple stops for lunch or dinner with riding between them.