Ho Chi Minh Food Tour: Discover Local Cuisine

Experience the vibrant street food scene of Ho Chi Minh City on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Sample delicious local dishes, from banh mi sandwiches to traditional rice dishes, and indulge in Saigonese coffee and beer. Explore markets and cafés with an expert guide and discover the flavors that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum of Ho Chi Minh City - The group will meet the guide at this location.
  • Quán Cháo Mực 10 - The Saigon food tour begins with delightful local starters such as chao muc (dry squid porridge) and xa xui (Cantonese barbecued pork).
    Discover how Chinese cuisine has been woven into Vietnamese culinary traditions as the spicy aromas of street…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with 5 Food Stops and 2 Drink Stops
  • Stop for a cold Saigon beer with peanuts and rice crackers
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Discover the best of Saigon’s street food
  • Join a Friendly Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Additional Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Eat like the locals do in Ho Chi Minh City on a 3 to 3.5-hour walking tour with an in-the-know guide. Sample culinary delights that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous, from ‘banh mi’ sandwiches to popular rice dishes — enough for dinner and dessert. Taste Saigonese coffee, beer and street food from local vendors as you explore markets and…

Location
Museum of Ho Chi Minh city
Lý Tự Trọng
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, 97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maggiez771
Aug 16, 2025
Thanks to Thanh! - I had a great night session with Thanh who was ultra friendly, very knowledgeable and a fantastic local guide. Despite thinking I’d sampled a good portion of Vietnam’s cultural dishes, I tried many things I hadn’t before!
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214suzannen
Aug 16, 2025
Ho Chi Minh street food tour. - Thanh was such an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and took us for some great food. He was also great to talk to about Vietnam and the history, I have learned a lot today.
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Vacationer571332
Aug 10, 2025
Great educational experience - This was a wonderful experience and we only wish we’d done it at the beginning of our trip and not the end. We learnt so much about Vietnamese food. Our guide Thanh was brilliant, explaining everything and also contributing to interesting conversations. His English was perfect
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Selenale
Aug 6, 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Nancy was my tour guide, and i was lucky enough to experience it solo! The food choices were authentic, and she even threw in a “challenge” to try balut (fetus egg). She was fantastic, educated, engaging and personable! She gave me fun facts about the city and introduced each dish to me. She was equally as curious about me as I was about her and was able to keep the tour engaging despite only having myself
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Jackmq8308ct
Aug 4, 2025
A wonderful introduction to local Vietnamese food! - I had a wonderful time tasting a number of delicious local dishes. My guide, THAO, was a great guide and was very helpful in explaining the origins of the various dishes as well as some history. I would definitely recommend it!!
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Lisadl7971sf
Jul 27, 2025
Excellent - We are so glad we did this tour. Our guide was Nancy who l have to say was a delight and very knowledgeable. Nancy took us to places that you would never see as a tourist. Back alleys and out of the way streets filling us with not only Amazing street food but a lot of information and fun. Thank you Nancy.
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Maxy999
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing tour - Nancy is great!!! We had an amazing street food tour with her! It’s a good experience to get to know local culture. We enjoyed it so much!
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L_oy198
Jul 27, 2025
Thank you Nancy! - Nancy is passionate about the city and its vibrant culture, she knows the good spots and always get the best pick of street food. Her impeccable English explains everything in a clear fashion. Amazing tour!
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560niamhq
Jul 25, 2025
- Thanh took us to some amazing local spots around the city, we got to try a variety of different foods and learn alot more about Vietnamese cuisine!
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Ehcbail
Jul 15, 2025
Very enjoyable street food tour. - Very enjoyable walking street food tour with our host Thao. Got to experience a number of local food experiences and Thao was also able to give us an insight into local customs. A great introduction to the Saigon food scene.
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From $29
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).