Street Food Tour Ho Chi Minh City: 10 dishes with pickup included

Ten stops, one afternoon, zero planning

A walking street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City covering 2.5 km through District 3 and Ho Thi Ky flower market, with 10 dishes, drinks and Saigon beer included. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4 are part of the package. The guide arranges the route around what's open and available that day, so the menu shifts slightly depending on when you go. Dietary restrictions can be noted after booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walking street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City

• Pickup at hotel or meeting point
• Taxi to District 3 center
• Taste Bánh Cuốn, Chuối Nướng, Bò kho
• Walk to Ho Thi Ky flower market
• Taste Bò nướng sả, Vietnamese pizza, Saigon beer, Bò lá lốt
• Explore local backstreet maze and learn Vietnamese cheers
• Visit Cholon area
• Taste Bánh Mì, Bánh Xèo, Chè Mâm dessert
• Drop off at hotel or chosen meeting point

The experience

The guide picks you up at your hotel five minutes early. From there, a taxi takes you into District 3 to start the walk: no navigating, no wondering which stall to trust. You'll taste bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls with pork and herbs), then move through the backstreets to chuối nướng (grilled bananas in coconut milk) and bò kho, a slow-cooked beef stew that Mark Wiens has called out specifically. The walk is gentle, about 2.5 km total, and there are plenty of spots to rest between stops.

After District 3, you'll head to Ho Thi Ky, the city's largest wholesale flower market in District 10. This is where the food changes: bò nướng sả (lemongrass-grilled beef using a Khmer recipe), Vietnamese pizza (butter, cheese, egg, sausage), bò lá lốt (beef wrapped in betel leaves), and cold Saigon beer. The guide will teach you how to cheer like a local and share stories about the neighborhood. The kind of detail that makes the difference between eating and understanding what you're eating.

The last two stops are bánh mì (the version locals actually eat, not the tourist version) and bánh xèo (crispy yellow crepe with shrimp and pork), finished with chè mâm, a sweet Vietnamese soup or creamy flan. Taxi takes you back to your hotel or a bar in Districts 1, 3, or 4 if you'd rather end somewhere else. The guide can also leave you with a list of addresses so you can return to your favorite stalls on your own.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4.
• 10 dishes including bánh cuốn, chuối nướng, bò kho, bò nướng sả, Vietnamese pizza, bò lá lốt, bánh mì, bánh xèo, and chè mâm.
• Saigon beer and other drinks.
• taxi rides between neighborhoods.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• hand sanitizer and face masks if requested.
• accident insurance up to $5,000 per case.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food Walking Tour, OriginalGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30Food and hotel pickup are included: 8 varieties of dishes, 1 beer, 1 dessert, and hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3 and 4. No hidden fees. Our menu features Vietnamese steamed rice rolls, grilled bananas with coconut milk, and Bo Kho, a beef stew that is better than the Michelin one; real Banh Mi, the kind locals actually eat; Banh Xeo; Vietnamese pizza; fried sweet potato; Saigon Beer; grilled beef with lemongrass; and flan. Car and walking: an easy-going tour covering about 2.5 km, with many food stalls along the way. Everyone is welcome: we accommodate all dietary restrictions, from vegetarian to gluten-free. Pickup is included.

Food Walking Tour, PrivateGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30Same experience as the original, just private: the identical menu with 8 kinds of food, 1 dessert and 1 beer is included. 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, and pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 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?You're walking the whole time with a guide who knows which stalls are worth stopping at, so you taste the real thing instead of hunting for it yourself: ideal if you want to eat like a local without spending the afternoon asking for directions or worrying whether a place is actually good.

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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's included in the 10 dishes on this tour?

The tour covers bánh cuốn, chuối nướng, bò kho, bò nướng sả, Vietnamese pizza, bò lá lốt, bánh mì, bánh xèo, and chè mâm or flan, plus Saigon beer. All food, drinks, taxi rides between neighborhoods, and the guide are included in the price. There are no hidden fees.

How much walking is actually involved?

The total distance is about 2.5 km spread across the afternoon, with many food stalls along the way where you'll stop and rest. It's a gentle pace suitable for all fitness levels and absolutely safe for kids.

What happens if a food stall is closed when we get there?

The menu can shift slightly depending on the day, time, and what's available at each stall. The guide knows the neighborhood well and will swap in another dish of the same quality if something sells out early, so you still get 10 dishes.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

No. Free pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is in Districts 1, 3, or 4. If you're staying elsewhere, the guide will contact you via WhatsApp to arrange a meeting point at Saigon Opera House.

Can I tell the guide about dietary restrictions?

Yes. Let the tour operator know after you book, and they'll note any restrictions before the tour starts so the guide can adjust the menu accordingly.

Who leads the tour and what language do they speak?

A well-trained live guide leads the tour in English, arriving at your pickup location five minutes early and staying with you for the full 4 hours.