Street Food Motorbike Tour Ho Chi Minh City: 10 Dishes

Ten stops, one motorbike, the food Ho Chi Minh City eats

A four-hour motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh City where you ride behind a trained guide and taste 10 dishes at neighborhood stalls, markets and family-run spots across Districts 3, 10 and Cholon. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, poncho and accident insurance up to $5,000. The tour won the Experience Award three years running and features dishes like papaya salad with black beef jerky (reviewed by Best Ever Food Review Show), slow-cooked Hue beef stew, sizzling crepes in Chinatown, and grilled banana with coconut milk from a 20-year vendor. Food options vary based on shop hours and availability.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City street food tour

• Pickup from hotel or meet at Saigon Opera House
• Enjoy coconut juice with pineapple or kumquat jam
• Try signature papaya salad with black beef jerky
• Taste grilled bananas with coconut milk
• Eat Southern-style beef stew with glass noodles
• Visit Ho Thi Ky flower market and try grilled beef, Vietnamese pizza, and Saigon beer
• Discover authentic local Bánh Mì
• Eat Bánh Xèo savory crepe in Chinatown
• Enjoy traditional Chè sweet soup or creamy flan
• Return to hotel or choose drop-off at bars in Districts 1, 3, or 4

The experience

You ride on the back of your guide's motorbike, no driving yourself, which means you can focus on the route, the neighborhoods and the food instead of the road. The guide handles traffic through Ho Chi Minh City's Districts 3, 10 and Cholon, stopping at stalls and markets where the city actually eats. Pickup happens at your hotel in Districts 1, 3 or 4, or you can meet at Saigon Opera House. The guide carries accident insurance up to $5,000 and has been trained for safe riding. Helmet and poncho are provided.

The first stop is a 20-year-old coconut juice stall where you drink coconut infused with pineapple or kumquat jam while you meet the other guests. Then comes the signature papaya salad: thin strands of green papaya, roasted peanuts, black beef jerky, Vietnamese coriander, crispy fritters and fried shrimp crackers. The third stop is grilled banana wrapped in leaves and served with sweet and salty coconut milk, a recipe the vendor has refined over two decades. Next is Saigon Bo Kho, a Southern-style beef stew slow-cooked with shallots, carrots and herbs in a rich broth. This dish is exclusive to this tour. You'll also visit Ho Thi Ky, the city's largest wholesale flower market in District 10, where you try Khmer-style grilled beef, Vietnamese pizza, and Saigon beer while learning how locals cheer. The guide shows you the authentic bánh mì locals eat daily, not the expensive tourist versions.

The final stretch takes you 3 km to Chinatown for bánh xèo: a bright yellow, crispy savory crepe filled with shrimp, pork and vegetables, served with sweet chili and pickled sauces for dipping. After that, you stop at an old apartment in District 10 for chè, a traditional Vietnamese sweet soup or creamy flan. Drop-off is back at your hotel or at a bar or pub in Districts 1, 3 or 4 if you prefer. The whole tour runs four hours and includes all 10 dishes, drinks and beer. The guide can provide a list of addresses and food recommendations after you finish.

What’s included

• Transportation by motorbike as a passenger.
• helmet and poncho.
• 10 dishes and drinks including Saigon beer.
• free hotel pickup and drop-off in Districts 1, 3 or 4.
• hand sanitizer and face masks on request.
• accident insurance up to $5,000.
• English-speaking guide with safe driving training.

Options for this experience

3 options

Motorbike Food Tour, the OriginalGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:00Food and hotel pickup are included: 8 kinds of dishes, 1 beer, 1 dessert, and hotel pickup. There are no hidden fees. Our menu: coconut juice with kumquat, papaya salad (a must-try), grilled bananas, Bo Kho (Vietnamese beef stew), authentic Banh Mi, the one locals actually eat, jumbo Banh Xeo, Vietnamese pizza, Saigon Beer, grilled lemongrass beef, and flan. Duration: 4 hours. Everyone is welcome, and we can accommodate all dietary restrictions. Pickup is included.

Food tour by motorbike, privateGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:00Identical to the original, but private: enjoy the exact same menu, with 8 kinds of food, 1 dessert, and 1 beer. Hotel pickup: we offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Otherwise, we meet at the Saigon Opera House. All food is included. Pickup is included.

Motorbike food tour featuring MichelinGuide in English · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00Only high quality: we believe this is the best Michelin food tour out there :) Our menu of 9 dishes: chicken sticky rice (Michelin 2026), papaya salad, jumbo Banh Xeo with fried spring rolls, Bo Kho (Southern beef stew), our must-try dish, Oc Dao (Michelin 2023–2026) with Thai-style steamed clams, grilled scallops with scallion oil, Saigon Bia, and flan. All food is included. This is not a private tour. Important note: we cannot accommodate any dietary restrictions on this option because the menu is fixed. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Saigon Vibes

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the stories behind each stall without translation lag. This works for anyone who wants to understand what they're eating and why the city chose these particular spots and vendors.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does it mean that I don't ride the motorbike myself on this tour?

You sit on the back of your guide's motorbike as a passenger. The guide drives and navigates the city while you watch the neighborhoods pass and stay ready for each food stop, so you're not managing traffic or directions.

Which dishes are actually included in the 10 stops?

The tour includes papaya salad with black beef jerky, coconut juice with pineapple or kumquat jam, grilled banana with coconut milk, Saigon Bo Kho beef stew, Khmer-style grilled beef, Vietnamese pizza, bánh xèo crepe in Chinatown, authentic bánh mì, chè sweet soup or flan, and Saigon beer.

What happens if a food stall is closed or out of a dish on the day I go?

Food options may vary slightly based on shop opening hours and availability that day. The guide will adapt the stops to what's actually open and in stock, so the 10-dish count and the route may shift slightly.

Is this tour safe if I've never ridden a motorbike before?

Yes. You're a passenger, not the driver, and the guide is trained for safe riding. The tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Helmets and ponchas are provided, and accident insurance covers up to $5,000 per person.

Where does pickup happen and can I choose a different drop-off spot?

Free pickup is at your hotel in Districts 1, 3 or 4, or you can meet the guide at Saigon Opera House. Drop-off is back at your hotel or at a bar or pub in Districts 1, 3 or 4 if you prefer.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Let the guide know after you book. The tour is built around street food tasting, so if you have restrictions, mention them early so the guide can plan around them or adjust stops where possible.