Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Food Tour: 10+ Dishes with Guides

Eat where locals eat, riding through five districts after dark

This 4.5-hour motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Mihn City takes you through five districts on the back of a scooter with a female English-speaking guide in traditional Ao Dai, stopping at street stalls and local restaurants to taste 10+ Vietnamese dishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all food and drinks at every stop. You can book as a private tour or join a small group, and vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Saigon Food Tour by Scooter

• Ride through five Saigon districts
• Stop at hidden street food stalls
• Taste 10+ local Vietnamese dishes
• Try local drinks like Saigon beer
• Enjoy two short scenic city stops
• Pass through historic Chinatown in District 5
• Visit Hồ Thị Kỷ flower market and street food
• Explore seafood street Vĩnh Khánh in District 4

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and moves through Ho Chi Minh City's neighborhoods after dark, when the street food scene comes alive. You'll ride on the back of a motorbike, no driving required, and stop at five different districts to explore how locals actually eat. Your guide is a female rider in an Ao Dai, and she'll share stories about the food and the city as you move between stops. The pace mixes riding with eating: you'll taste noodle soups, grilled seafood, bánh xèo, BBQ, snails, and sweet desserts, plus local drinks like Saigon beer, iced tea, or sugarcane juice. Two short scenic breaks let you step off the bike and take in the city between bites.

District 5 gives you a quick glimpse of Saigon's historic Chinatown and its street food that reflects local flavors. Hồ Thị Kỷ, the city's largest flower market, stays open day and night and sits surrounded by food stalls and local life: a mix of sights and scents that draws both visitors and residents. Vĩnh Khánh Street in District 4 is where the city gathers after dark for grilled clams, snails, BBQ, and cold beer. It's loud, crowded, and exactly where locals go to eat. You'll also pass through other neighborhoods that reveal how the city feeds itself beyond the tourist zones.

Travel insurance, helmets, gasoline, and a rain poncho if needed are all included. If you're concerned about riding a motorbike, the operator offers a food tour by car as an alternative. Wear comfortable clothes and avoid heavy backpacks or expensive jewelry. If you have dietary restrictions, let the operator know at booking and they'll customize the tour: vegetarian options are available. Children from age 6 can join. Younger children can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. Anyone weighing over 120 kg should mention it when booking so the operator can prepare.

What’s included

• Motorbike, helmet, gasoline and rain poncho.
• all food and drinks at every stop.
• travel insurance.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private English-speaking female guide or driver.
• two scenic breaks between eating stops.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small group optionGuide in English · 17:30 and 18:00Small group option: you will travel with other guests in a small group. Includes pickup

Turn my tour into a private oneGuide in English · 08:30, 12:30, 17:30 and 18:00Private option: your tour will be private, whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, as a family, or with friends. Includes pickup

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 08:30, 12:30, 17:30 and 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KissTour

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you're traveling with friends or family and want the route and timing to work around your schedule. The small group option works well if you're solo or want to meet other food travelers and share the cost.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 dishes will I actually taste on this tour?

The tour includes 10+ dishes across the stops: noodle soups, grilled seafood, bánh xèo, BBQ, snails, and sweet desserts, plus local drinks like Saigon beer, iced tea, or sugarcane juice. All food and drinks at every stop are included in the price.

Do I need to know how to ride a motorbike?

No, you ride on the back of your guide's motorbike and don't drive. If you're uncomfortable on a motorbike, the operator offers a food tour by car instead.

What is Vĩnh Khánh Street known for?

Vĩnh Khánh Street in District 4 is Saigon's seafood hub, where locals gather at night for grilled clams, snails, BBQ, and cold beer. It's one of the city's liveliest and most authentic eating spots.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes free pickup and drop-off at your hotel, plus a private English-speaking female guide or driver for each booking.

Can I book this as a private tour or do I have to join a group?

You can choose at checkout: book a private tour with just your group, or join a small group tour. Both options include the same 4.5-hour route, food stops, and guide.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes for a smooth ride and avoid heavy backpacks or expensive jewelry. If you take photos, bring a phone or camera that fits your pockets. A rain poncho is provided if needed.