Vietnam · Street Food

4-Hour Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Motorbike Tour with Hidden Alleys

4 Hours Round trip from 07 Công Trường Lam Sơn Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Taste 8 of the best street delicacies in town, with Saigon beer and a dessert
  • 02 Visit off-beat destinations through hidden alleyways
  • 03 Witness experiences unique to Vietnamese culture in Nguyen Thien Thuat
  • 04 See 4 colourful Vietnamese districts, including Chinatown, on the back of a motorbike

Be part of a Vietnamese food extravaganza on the back of a motorbike and avoid the usual tourist traps as you explore street food pitstops like Le Van Tam Park, Ho Thi Ky Market, and Chinatown. Taste celebrated local delicacies such as Gỏi Đu Đủ, Bún Bò Huế, Nem Bò Nướng, Bánh Xèo, Chuối Nướng, Saigon beer, and dessert while riding through hidden alleyways and off-beat neighborhoods. Along the way, gain a closer look at Vietnamese life and culture in places like Nguyen Thien Thuat and hear the story behind the Thich Quang Duc Monument.

We will then visit the Thich Quang Duc Monument in District 3 and hear the touching story of the monk who self-immolated in protest against Buddhist persecution.

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 No
Cities Hue, Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

A Delightful Vietnamese Street Food Tour by Motorbike

  • Our Vietnamese local student guides will pick you up from the given address on motorbikes. We can also arrange pick-up at Saigon Opera House if required.
  • After refreshing your taste buds with kumquat coconut or pineapple jam coconut in District 3, your guides will introduce you to fellow guests joining the food tour. Next, we will head to Le Van Tam Park to relish our signature dish, papaya salad, an exclusive on our food tour.
  • We will then visit the Thich Quang Duc Monument in District 3 and hear the touching story of the monk who self-immolated in protest against Buddhist persecution.
  • Uncover one of Vietnam's finest culinary gems on Vo Van Tan Street: "Chuoi nuong," made of grilled banana with coconut milk. Experience the blend of traditional sweet and salty flavors in tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce.
  • Our next stop is Nguyen Thien Thuat, one of the oldest and largest apartment complexes in the city. Upon visiting the apartment, you will witness how 3 to 4 generations live in a small space and understand more about Vietnamese life and culture. Here, you will also have a chance to try our famous Bun Bo Hue and sing karaoke in a local house.
  • Next, we go to Ho Thi Ky Market, the largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City, which also boasts a street food paradise. Sample authentic Vietnamese pizza, savor grilled beef with lemongrass, and enjoy a local cold beer.
  • How can we miss Chinatown? Embark on a scooter ride through charming alleyways, passing Fashion Street's cloth shops. Relish an authentic Banh Mi from a local vendor and indulge in one of the most popular street foods, Banh Xeo, in Chinatown.
  • Lastly, culminate your food adventure at a beloved local dessert spot, Chè mâm Khánh Vy. You're sure to fall in love with it!
  • We then drop you off at your hotel or the Opera House to conclude the tour.

Enjoy a delightful spread of local Vietnamese delicacies with us, including:

"Gỏi Đu Đủ" – Signature papaya salad mixed with black beef jerky, featured on Best Ever Food Review Show (exclusively offered as part of this tour since 2018)

"Dừa Tắc" – Coconut juice infused with pineapple jam or tangy kumquat jam.

"Bánh Xèo" – Sizzling Mekong pancake, a specialty served at a Chinatown restaurant with over 25 years of history.

"Bánh Khọt" – Crispy Vietnamese bite-sized mini pancake served with herbs and vegetables and spicy sweet fish sauce for dipping.

"Bún Bò Huế" – The bold flavors of the 8-hour slow-cooked original Hue-style beef noodle soup.

"Nem Bò Nướng" – Grilled BBQ beef wrapped in lemongrass, served with pickles.

Vietnamese Pizza – A delightful fusion of melted butter, cheese, egg, and sausage.

"Chuối Nướng" – Grilled banana with creamy coconut milk, a creation honed over 20 years of experience by our vendor.

Saigon beer is a must.

"Chè" – Vietnamese sweet soup or flan cake with coconut milk.

Le Van Tam Park papaya salad, Vo Van Tan Street grilled banana, Ho Thi Ky Market flowers and street food, Chinatown alleyways

Where this trip takes you

Le Van Tam Park papaya salad, Vo Van Tan Street grilled banana, Ho Thi Ky Market flowers and street food, Chinatown alleyways

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 07 Công Trường Lam Sơn 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 8 types of Vietnamese street food, Saigon beer, and a dessert
  • Motorbike ride across the city's alleyways
  • Local Vietnamese student food guides

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and a camera are recommended.

Know before you go

  • Our tour has been honoured with the Viator Experience Awards 2023: Top 10 Food Tours Worldwide and recommended by Forbes, Lonely Planet, and KBS Korean.
  • Any food restrictions will be accommodated.
  • The menu can have slight changes depending on the day, time, and availability of local food stalls.
  • All street food stalls in our itinerary have Vietnamese Government Accreditation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour start
07 Công Trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in 07 Công Trường Lam Sơn.

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