Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Walking Tour: 12 Tastings

Twelve dishes in four hours: noodles, spring rolls, grilled snacks, bánh mì, oysters, sticky rice cake, flan, drinks

A 4-hour street food walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City with 12 tastings of authentic Vietnamese dishes, drinks and sweet treats at local food spots, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel pickup included. Vegetarian options are available. The number of tastings may be fewer than 12 if you request them. The tour includes accident insurance, a rain poncho if needed, and all food and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saigon street food with tastings

• Taste 12 authentic Vietnamese dishes
• Explore hidden alleys with local guide
• Try iconic Bánh Mì and Spring Rolls
• Enjoy sweet treats like sticky rice cake and flan
• Refresh with sugarcane juice, iced tea, or local beer

The experience

Twelve tastings across four hours means you move through Ho Chi Minh City's street food scene without lingering long at any one stall. The pace keeps the day from becoming heavy, and the variety means you hit noodles, spring rolls, grilled snacks, bánh mì, oysters, sticky rice cake with grilled banana, caramel flan, and drinks like sugarcane juice, jasmine iced tea, or local beer. A local guide in English leads you through hidden alleys and vibrant food spots, choosing the stops and handling the ordering so you taste without arranging it yourself.

Hotel pickup is included, which means the day starts without a taxi negotiation or a search for the meeting point. The guide handles timing and pacing. You follow and eat. Accident insurance covers you, and a rain poncho comes along if the weather turns. If you request vegetarian options, the count of tastings may drop below 12, since some dishes have no plant-based version at the spots the guide uses.

What’s included

• All 12 food and drink tastings at local spots.
• hotel pickup and return.
• a local English-speaking guide.
• accident insurance.
• a rain poncho if weather requires it.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 17:00, the last at 19:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saigon On Motorbike

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide to navigate you between 12 street food stops and order for you, rather than figuring out the route and menu yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How many different dishes and drinks do I actually taste on this tour?

The tour includes 12 tastings: noodles, spring rolls, grilled snacks, bánh mì, oysters, grilled banana sticky rice cake, caramel flan, and drinks such as sugarcane juice, jasmine iced tea, or local beer. If you choose vegetarian options, the number of tastings may be fewer than 12, depending on what is available at the stops.

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the guide?

Hotel pickup is included, so the guide collects you from your accommodation and the tour begins from there. The exact pickup time depends on your hotel location and the tour schedule you select at checkout.

Is this tour suitable if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian options are available and can be requested when you book. Keep in mind that vegetarian versions of some dishes may not exist at all the stops the guide uses, so the total number of tastings could be fewer than 12 if you choose this option.

What should I bring or wear for a four-hour walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City?

Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea for navigating alleys and local food spots. A rain poncho is provided if needed. The tour includes accident insurance, so you are covered during the walk.

Can I do this tour if I am pregnant or have a spinal injury?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with spinal injuries. If you have concerns about your health or mobility, contact the operator before booking to discuss whether the tour suits your situation.