Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour by Motorbike: 10 Dishes

Ten dishes across the alleys where Saigonese actually eat.

A guided motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City's neighborhoods and markets, lasting 3.5 hours, where you taste up to 10 street dishes—bánh cuốn, bánh xèo, bò kho, and others—while an English-speaking local driver handles the traffic and navigation. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, as is all food and drink; the tour runs private or shared at the same price depending on booking time.

The Experience

The motorbike does the work of getting you between stops without the noise of a tour bus or the stress of flagging taxis in traffic. Your driver is a young Saigonese foodie who knows which stalls are worth stopping at and can explain what you're eating as you go. You'll move through alleys and local neighborhoods—flower streets, bustling markets, historic landmarks—at a pace that lets you taste and watch the city's everyday life instead of just passing through it. All food and drinks are included, so there are no hidden costs or menu surprises at each stop.

The menu spans the dishes that define Saigon street food: bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls with pork and herbs), bánh xèo (crispy yellow pancakes with shrimp and pork), bò kho (slow-cooked beef stew with glass noodles), and bánh mì (the Vietnamese baguette locals actually eat). You'll also try sugar cane juice from a 20-year-old stall, lemongrass grilled beef, and a Vietnamese dessert tray. The tour includes photos of your experience, and if rain comes, you get a poncho. Helmets are high-quality and open-face, so you can see and smell the city as you ride.

Pickup happens anywhere in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10, or at Ho Chi Minh Opera House. The driver speaks English and is skilled at navigating the motorbike traffic. Children from age 1 are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby. The tour suits all fitness levels—you're riding, not walking long distances—and takes 3.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• All food and drinks (up to 10 dishes with no hidden costs).
• pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 or Ho Chi Minh Opera House.
• transportation by motorbike with fuel and a high-quality open-face helmet.
• an English-speaking local driver.
• photos of your experience.
• a rain poncho if needed.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by 102 Saigonese

Is this one for you?Book the shared version if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost; choose private if you're traveling with family or prefer a smaller group. Either way, the motorbike format lets you reach the neighborhoods and stalls a walking tour would miss, and your driver's knowledge of where locals actually eat saves the time and guesswork of finding good food on your own.

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Top questions

What dishes will I actually taste on the Ho Chi Minh City motorbike food tour?

You'll taste up to 10 dishes, including bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls), bánh xèo (crispy pancakes), bò kho (beef stew), bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette), lemongrass grilled beef, sugar cane juice, and a Vietnamese dessert tray. All food and drinks are included in the price.

How does the motorbike tour handle traffic and getting around the city?

Your English-speaking driver handles all navigation and traffic, so you focus on the food and the neighborhoods instead of worrying about directions or safety. The motorbike moves easily between stops in alleys and markets that larger vehicles can't reach.

Where does pickup happen, and what if I'm staying outside the main districts?

Pickup and drop-off are included at your hotel anywhere in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10, or at Ho Chi Minh Opera House. If you're staying elsewhere, contact the operator to confirm your location.

Is the tour private or shared, and does that change the price?

The tour runs private or shared depending on your booking time, but the price is the same either way. You'll find out which format you're on when you book.

Can I bring children or a baby on this motorbike tour?

Children are welcome from age 1, and specialized infant seats are available. The 3.5-hour tour suits all fitness levels since you're riding rather than walking.

What happens if it rains during the motorbike food tour?

Rain ponchos are provided if needed, and your driver will adjust the route if necessary. The tour operates in most weather conditions.