Ho Chi Minh City: Night Craft Beer & Street Food Scooter Tour

Summary

Saigon’s craft beer flavors, rooftop views & late-night street eats by scooter

You’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s wild nighttime streets by scooter with a local guide, tasting street food on Nguyen Thien Thuat Street and sipping unique craft beers at rooftop bars and pubs. From flower markets to secret recipes, expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left Saigon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Saigon night craft beer and food tour

• Visit rooftop bar for beer and snacks
• Drive to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street food area
• Explore Saigon's biggest flower market
• Eat local meal and try Frozen Beer
• Taste unique beers at The CRAFT Beer PUB

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Saigon night craft beer tour?

No, hotel pickup isn’t listed as included for this tour.

How many stops are there during the Ho Chi Minh City night craft beer tour?

The tour includes stops at a rooftop bar, Nguyen Thien Thuat Street for street food, the flower market, a local pub for dinner and frozen beer, and finally a craft beer pub.

Are vegetarian options available on this Saigon street food tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

Is accident insurance provided during the scooter tour?

Yes, accident insurance is included for participants.

What kind of beers are tasted during this Ho Chi Minh City craft beer tour?

You’ll try local Vietnamese craft beers including unique brews with creative names and “frozen” style beers.

Are English-speaking guides provided?

Yes, professional English-speaking guides lead the tour.

Can infants join this Saigon night food & beer scooter tour?

Infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers?

No, it’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

What’s included

Your evening includes accident insurance throughout the ride, guidance from an English-speaking local expert (with private options available), dinner featuring Vietnamese specialties like sprouting egg and fried beef tendon alongside vegetarian alternatives if needed, tastings of various local craft beers—including frozen styles—and use of high-quality open-faced helmets plus rain ponchos if it gets wet out there.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to be nervous about hopping on the back of a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City at night, but there I was—helmet slightly crooked, clutching the seat behind our guide, Linh. She grinned and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll love this.” The city felt alive in a way I hadn’t seen before—neon lights flickering on old buildings, the air heavy with fried garlic and exhaust. Our first stop was a rooftop bar just as the sun dipped behind the skyline. The local craft beer was cold (thank god), and Linh handed me something salty to nibble on—dried squid maybe? I still can’t pronounce its name right.

After that, we zipped over to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street. It’s famous for street food but what got me was how every stall seemed to have its own story—families from all over Vietnam cooking side by side. We tried something with fermented fish sauce that made me pause (in a good way), and Linh laughed when I tried to say thank you in Vietnamese. The scooter ride itself is half the fun—wind in your face, horns everywhere, people waving or just staring at us because we were obviously tourists clinging for dear life. Somewhere along the way we passed the flower market; you could smell jasmine even through all the city smells.

The highlight for me was this tiny local pub where they served “frozen beer”—which is basically beer with a slushy head—and plates of sprouting egg and fried beef tendon. Not my usual order but honestly? Delicious after a few sips. Our group started swapping stories with some locals who wanted to practice their English (and laugh at our Vietnamese). Last stop: a craft beer pub where every brew had a weird name—one tasted like passionfruit and another like coffee. The guide told us how the craft scene here is pretty new but catching on fast.

I still think about that view from the rooftop, how different Saigon looks from up there compared to down in the chaos. If you’re into trying new things (and don’t mind being slightly terrified on a scooter), this night craft beer tour is worth it—even if you butcher all your Vietnamese words like I did.