4-Hour Saigon Food Tasting Tour by Scooter with Chinatown and District 4

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover authentic local flavours off the beaten path in District 3
• 02 Indulge in bo la lot, beef wrapped in betel leaf, at a local restaurant
• 03 Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Chinatown districts 10 and 5
• 04 Savour banh canh ghe, a unique noodle soup delicacy
• 05 Enjoy com tam, broken rice served with a grilled pork chop

If Saigon is known for one thing, it's the amazing food - and maybe its throngs of buzzing motorbikes. On this tour, you'll experience both as you dine at six different spots, breaking up the foodie journey with stops at some of the city's best markets and landmarks while whizzing through the streets on the back of a motorbike. Explore off-the-beaten-path neighbourhoods, taste distinctive local dishes, and soak up the city's lively atmosphere like a local.

There is nothing better than sitting on a small chair like local people to drink local beers and eat seafood such as snails, scallops, and clams, while watching magic shows from vendors as well.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Authentic Food Tasting Through Saigon's Back Alleys

• Discover some local food spots that are a bit off the beaten path in District 3. At the first food stop, we will go to a local restaurant where you will try bo la lot, beef wrapped in betel leaf - a particular dish from Saigon.
• Tour around Chinatown in Districts 10 and 5. Taste one of the distinctive dishes called banh canh ghe - a type of noodle soup. We will continue to try another unique dish called com tam, which is broken rice served with a grilled pork chop.
• Drive to District 3 to visit the most significant wholesale flower market and outdoor street food area. We will enjoy the typical dessert, coconut ice cream, to let your stomach relax and make more room before heading to the last food stop.
• At the last stop, drive along the Saigon River to local District 4, well known as a seafood paradise area. There is nothing better than sitting on a small chair like local people to drink local beers and eat seafood such as snails, scallops, and clams, while watching magic shows from vendors as well.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Food
• Delicious eight dishes at six different places.
  • Bo La Lot - Beef wrapped in betel leaf
  • Banh Canh Ghe - Crab noodle soup
  • Com Tam - broken rice with grilled pork
  • Kem Dua - Coconut Ice Cream
  • Lotus Flower
  • Seafood and local beers
• Snails, clams, scallops, and local beers
• Sightseeing places:
  • Driving along the Saigon River
  • Old buildings
  • Wholesale flower market
• Drinks and dessert

• Iced tea
• A bottled water
• Local beer
• Coconut Ice Cream

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Opéra de Ho Chi Minh Ville, Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.