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Saigon Evening Walking Street Food Tour: Indulge in Authentic Vietnamese Dishes
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Experience the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City on an evening walking food tour. Indulge in authentic Vietnamese dishes, including Anthony Bourdain’s favorites, led by a local guide.
Experience the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City on an evening walking food tour. Indulge in authentic Vietnamese dishes, including Anthony Bourdain’s favorites, led by a local guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saigon Street Food Paradise - A passionate local street food tour guide will pick up guests from their hotel by taxi for a culinary journey to a non-tourist area. The first stop is a renowned local restaurant in District 3, famous for over 30 years, specializing in “Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng” (Southern Banh Mi Style with marinated beef).
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- Saigon Street Food Paradise - A passionate local street food tour guide will pick up guests from their hotel by taxi for a culinary journey to a non-tourist area. The first stop is a renowned local restaurant in District 3, famous for over 30 years, specializing in “Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng” (Southern Banh Mi Style with marinated beef).
- Saigon Street Food Paradise - Continue the culinary adventure by exploring the food alleys in the heart of the street food district. Here, guests can savor a delicious “Bún Bò” Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup, crafted by a local chef with over 25 years of experience. The next delight is “Bánh Cuốn” - Steamed rice rolls, filled with a fragrant mix of pork, chopped onions, jicama, mushrooms, salt, fish sauce, and black pepper, all lightly stir-fried before steaming. This dish offers a perfect blend of four delightful flavors in every bite.
- Saigon Street Food Paradise - Stroll down a street bustling with “all kinds of street foods” before visiting a popular neighborhood restaurant to taste “Bánh xèo” and “Bánh Khọt” (South and Central rice pancakes). These are among the most beloved and traditional dishes in southern Vietnam, and guests can learn their preparation from a chef with over 20 years of experience.
- Saigon Street Food Paradise - Conclude the Saigon street food walking tour at the night flower market with a delightful dessert such as coconut ice cream or coconut ice cream blended with an avocado smoothie. The local guide will accompany guests in a cab back to their accommodation.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Multi-modal transportation: Taxi and guided walking tour to food stalls
- All foods and drinks included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in districts 1, 3 (additional $5 fee for other locations)
- Friendly, English-speaking tour guide
- Dinner
- Multi-modal transportation: Taxi and guided walking tour to food stalls
- All foods and drinks included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in districts 1, 3 (additional $5 fee for other locations)
- Friendly, English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Additional Information
For most first-time guests, the haste of Ho Chi Minh City can be a overwhelming prospect. In the event that there’s one thing to be experienced on the roads of Ho Chi Minh City, it’s the nourishment. Leaded by a local guide, you’ll encounter six famous and true dishes, a few hailing straightforwardly from Vietnam’s southern locale for a genuine sense of…
For most first-time guests, the haste of Ho Chi Minh City can be a overwhelming prospect. In the event that there’s one thing to be experienced on the roads of Ho Chi Minh City, it’s the nourishment. Leaded by a local guide, you’ll encounter six famous and true dishes, a few hailing straightforwardly from Vietnam’s southern locale for a genuine sense of Saigon. From bun thit nuong to banh xeo to kem dua, you’ll taste Anthony Bourdain’s favorite cuisine—direct from locals’ favorite home bases.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Công Trường Lam Sơn
Go to the corner of Dong Khoi and Cong Truong Lam Son Street, you will get to the Opera House, which is next to the Caravelle Sai Gon Hotel and be opposite to the Louis Vuitton store. Or you can use Google Map for searching the address with the name: Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(230 Ratings)
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Oliviawk4152ze
Aug 8, 2025
Fantastic food tour - Great food tour!! Highly recommend.tony was so friendly Nd welcoming and taught us a lot about the local cuisine. We went to places that were away from the touristy areas and ate so much !!!
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Alice
Aug 6, 2025
Such a treat! - I was a perfect way to explore Ho Chi Minh! All the food spots were so good, Awesome to see these small hard working businesses being promoted. tony was such a pleasure. Would recommend to anyone!
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Emily
Aug 6, 2025
Highly Recommend! - I highly recommend doing this tour, we had the most amazing evening with Tony! The food is phenomenal and a bonus is that you learn the history and culture of the food along the way <3
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X9874zaelkeb
Jul 29, 2025
Authentic local food - The tour offered a great variety of authentic vietnamese food, outside of the normal tourist areas from stalls that I would not otherwise dare to approach. Tony provides lots of interesting information around the different foods and is a friendly and considerate guide. The pick- up and drop off by taxi from my hotel rounded it off as an all- round great experience - highly recommended. I scored a one-on-one tour in the off-season, too.
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P6622zdmichaelh
Jul 21, 2025
Great experience - do it early on your visit - Tony our guide is amazing - friendly and knowledgeable 👍
District 3
Great selection of foods to eat, including how they are prepared, cooked and how the dishes came about - so all very worthwhile. You should do this tour early on your trip so you can come back and explore more the area with the added knowledge of the tour. Other parts of the market are all very interesting and the flower street is stunningly beautiful
I know all tourist are different but i think for me this tour would be perfect as "tasting" dishes rather than a meal. That way you could have many more "tastes and try's" expand the experience, soak in more sights and flavours, without getting too much food and feeling full.
Also the guide should also enjoy some of the food along the way as eating together is a social experience - but maybe that's just me
Again well done to a very worthwhile tour ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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R5696kaashleyl
Jul 14, 2025
Nice time discovering new foods - I had a great time with Oliver. Took me places I would have never seen and discovered food I would have never tasted. Nice mix of areas where I saw no other tourists, as well as famous street food street.
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Dk0504
Jul 3, 2025
Delicious food tour! - We had a fantastic food tour in Saigon with Tony as our guide. He was incredibly friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable. Tony took us to five different spots, each offering delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes that were even better than what I’d found on my own. His local insight made all the difference—we got to try things we wouldn’t have known to look for. Highly recommend booking with him if you want a true taste of Saigon.
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Vacation67379237751
Jun 2, 2025
An Unforgettable Evening with Tony - What started as a simple evening food tour turned into one of the most authentic and memorable experiences of our trip to Vietnam. Tony, our guide, wasn’t just knowledgeable about food – he was a storyteller, a cultural ambassador, and genuinely passionate about sharing the real Ho Chi Minh City with visitors.
This wasn’t just a food tour – it was an immersion into authentic Ho Chi Minh City life. Tony’s passion for his city and culture was infectious, and his genuine warmth made us feel like we were exploring with a local friend rather than following a tour guide.
If you’re looking for a deeper connection to Vietnamese culture beyond the typical tourist experience, book a tour with Tony. You’ll leave with not just a full stomach, but a genuine appreciation for the complexity and beauty of Vietnamese food culture.
Would I recommend this? Absolutely. This tour should be at the top of any visitor’s list.
Would I book with Tony again? Without hesitation. We’re already planning our return trip and will definitely reach out to him for recommendations.
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O1693ilkatec
May 31, 2025
Local food experience! 😍 - We had such a great time exploring the streets of District 3! The food at each stop was amazing, in particular really enjoyed the broth of the Bun Bo! Also loved all the fresh herbs used in each plate! Thank you Tony for this wonderfull experience 😍
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Ingridbf1188oy
May 31, 2025
Best Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City! - We had an amazing food tour in Ho Chi Minh City with Tony! He was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us through the best spots with so much insight into the local cuisine and culture. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. I’m still thinking about the flavors! From the start to finish, the experience was seamless and so well organized. The door-to-door service made it super convenient, and Tony’s friendly, engaging personality made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the best of HCMC’s food scene!
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