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A grill with various seafood items including shrimp and squid, garnished with green onions. 1
A plate of food with sliced meat, noodles, and fried onions. 2
A group of people sitting at a table in a restaurant. 3
A group of people sitting around a table with bowls of food and drinks. 4
A group of people sitting around a table with food and drinks. 5

Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

By Saigon Vibes
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This tour proudly won the Viator Experience Award 2025 as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia (Food Category). 100% of guests love it.

  • You'll be picked up by taxi (included in package) at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:
  • “Bánh Xèo” The Mekong style pancake with a lot of fresh vegetables
  • “Bún Bò Huế”: A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
  • “Bò nướng sả” Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass grilled minced beef
  • “Bánh Cuốn”: Fresh spring rolls with minced pork filling and local herbs
  • Vietnamese pizza: a good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage
  • “Sake Chiên” Fried bread fruits in Khmer market
  • “Bánh Mì”: The Vietnamese best-known baguette with pork sausage, butter, meat,.. in local way
  • “Chuối Nướng”: Grilled bananas with silky coconut milk
  • “Chèn Mâm”: Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts
  • Enjoy and drink Saigon beer

Activity location

  • Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
    • Ward 1, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
    • 07 Công trường Lam Sơn
    • 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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What's included, what's not

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    Well-trained tour guides with good English skills
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    Hand sanitiser and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
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    Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
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    No hidden fees, ever. (We hate 'em too)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer are included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
  • The total distance is 2.5 km, and there are many food stalls along the way to rest
  • Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
  • Food options may vary slightly based on shop opening hours and availability on that day
  • We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewellery at your hotel for safekeeping.
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking
  • This tour is absolutely safe for all ages

Activity itinerary

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)

For the pickup process: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or we can meet you at the Saigon Opera House as the meeting point *How this tour works Before the tour: Our team will be informed of your hotel pickup location, dietary restrictions, and any special requests. If your pickup address is not in Districts 1, 3, or 4, we’ll reach out via WhatsApp to arrange a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House. The total walking distance is approximately 2.5 km, featuring many local food stalls along the way. It’s a gentle and enjoyable walk suitable for everyone (absolutely safe for kids) *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
On the tour: Your guide will always be punctual and arrive at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour starts. Then we’ll head to the heart of District 3 by taxi to begin the tour. Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour: 1. "Bánh Cuốn" - A delicate Vietnamese dish featuring thin, steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, typically served with a side of dipping sauce. 2. “Chuối Nướng” - Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk. 3. "Bò kho" - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots (naturally sweet), carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavourful broth *loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour)

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
After exploring District 3, we’ll take a short walk to Ho Thi Ky, the largest wholesale flower market in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, which supplies flowers to the city and several southern provinces At this market, we will keep tasting: 4. “Bò nướng sả” - Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass-grilled minced beef. 5. Vietnamese pizza - A good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage 6. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer 7. “Bò lá lốt” - A popular Vietnamese dish consisting of seasoned ground beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves We’ll also learn how to cheer like a Vietnamese, experience local life in the old backstreet maze, and share stories with our foodie guides *There are many street food options in this market, and we’ve already picked the best ones for you. The list may be a bit flexible if some dishes sell out early

Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Would you ever guess which Bánh Mì locals eat every day? Yes, we will show you the authentic one (not Huynh Hoa or any expensive version) after visiting this market. Hope you still have some room for our next stops: 8. “Bánh Mì“ - The Vietnamese best-known baguette in the world with Vietnamese sausage, butter, meat,.. in traditional way (Banh mi that locals actually eat) 9.“Bánh Xèo” - Savoury Vietnamese Crepe, bright yellow crispy crepe filled with shrimp, pork and vegetables. 10. “Chè Mâm”: Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts or creamy Flan

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)

Back to hotel: We will drop you off at your hotel (the same as the pickup address), or you can choose a meeting point at bars or pubs located in Districts 1, 3, and 4. We can also provide you with a list of food and addresses upon request after the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
    • Ward 1, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
    • 07 Công trường Lam Sơn
    • 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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