Vietnam · Street Food

4-Hour Saigon Street Food Tour with District 4 and Thien Hau

4 Hours Round trip from Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy famous street foods like caramel flan, banh mi, and beef noodle soup
02 Visit District 4, considered a true heaven for food lovers on a budget
03 Experience a peaceful atmosphere at Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bridge
04 Witness the exuberant beauty of Hồ Thị Kỷ, one of Saigon's biggest flower markets since 1987

Sign up for a food tour and taste the best delicacies and authentic flavours of Ho Chi Minh, including beef noodle soup, Bo La Lot, Vietnamese pancake, and broken rice with BBQ pork. Explore Saigon's vibrant street food scene along Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street, discover Chinese heritage in District 5 at Thien Hau Temple, and enjoy a peaceful ride by the Saigon River at Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bridge. The experience also includes a visit to District 4, a true paradise for budget-friendly street food lovers.

Ride to Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bridge for a quiet, peaceful moment while taking in views of the Saigon River and some stilt houses.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saigon Street Food and Local Life Experience

Meet your tour guide at 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. and head to a famous local restaurant in Ho Chi Minh to enjoy beef noodle soup, a variety of noodle soups that originated in Central Vietnam; sugarcane juice, a naturally sweet beverage mixed with kumquat to balance the taste; and betel leaf wrapped around beef, one of the most popular dishes in Vietnam with an attractive taste and smell.
Visit Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street, one of Saigon's most famous street food streets. Taste local dishes and stroll through the area to learn about local history and get a glimpse into the daily lives of local people.
Stop to enjoy Bo La Lot, one of Vietnam's most famous street dishes, and visit the biggest flower market in Saigon, where flowers arrive from all parts of Vietnam.
Proceed to another local restaurant to try broken rice with BBQ pork or Vietnamese pancake with wild vegetables.
Head to District 5 to explore the Chinese heritage and Thien Hau Temple while having coffee or tea.
Pass by Nguyễn Trãi, a crowded street, especially at night, and stroll through its famous fashion shops.
Ride to Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bridge for a quiet, peaceful moment while taking in views of the Saigon River and some stilt houses.
Visit your next stop, District 4, a small island surrounded by the Saigon River, and enjoy beef noodle soup or vermicelli with a spring roll.

Head back to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Where this trip takes you

Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street, Thien Hau Temple, Nguyễn Văn Cừ Bridge, District 4

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nguyễn Thiện Thuật 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Friendly and professional Ho Chi Minh guide
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off service to Districts 1, 3, and 5 (exceptions may apply)
High-quality open-faced helmet
All food, drinks, motorbike, and fuel
Rain poncho (if needed)
Accident insurance

What's Not Included

Items of a personal nature

Know before you go

Available tour timings: 08:00 - 12:00; 13:00 - 17:00.
The tour takes place in all weather conditions.
Vegetarian food options are available.
Private tour option available.
No charge is applicable for children below 5.
Know about the landmarks:
- Hồ Thị Kỷ - It has been the biggest wholesale flower market in Saigon since 1987, famous for fresh and colourful flowers from different parts of Vietnam. This market is open 24/7 and is always bustling, rustic, and energetic, especially during special events and holidays.
- District 4 - It is a street food paradise, considered true heaven for food lovers on a budget. Tourists can have a real taste of Vietnam's various types of street food, such as banh mi, Banh Trang Tron (rice cake mixed), Banh Trang Nuong (crispy Vietnamese pizza), etc.
- Bun bo (Hue beef noodle soup) - It is a popular Vietnamese spicy soup from Hue, a small province located in Central Vietnam. Its ingredients include rice vermicelli, beef, and some kinds of fresh vegetables. The dish is greatly admired for its balance of spicy, sour, salty, and umami flavours.
- Banh Xeo (crispy Vietnamese crepe) - It is made from rice flour and coconut milk with a filling of mung bean paste, prawns, bean sprouts, and slices of boiled pork. Banh Xeo is Vietnamese finger food. These slices are wrapped in an array of vegetables and eaten with sweetened fish sauce.
- Banh mi (Vietnamese bread) - Mentioned as one of the best street foods worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, banh mi has been listed as a must-try dish when coming to Vietnam. It is stuffed with meat, vegetables, butter, and one or two tablespoons of meat and chilli sauce. Moreover, the fillings can be customized.
- Caramel flan - In Vietnam, flan is a common dessert made of eggs, milk, condensed milk, and caramel. After the base is made, the flan is flipped onto a plate and topped with shaved ice. The balance between rich and sweet flavours makes it an attractive dish.