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Where to Eat in Ho Chi Minh City: the 15 Best Street Food Tours

23 tours  ·  from $16 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 street food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Grilled banana and sticky rice in District 10
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

1.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28Our pick

Ride behind a licensed local driver through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours of food and sightseeing. Taste bún bò Huế, bánh khọt, bánh mì, grilled banana with sticky rice, spring rolls, and dessert. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female drivers, vegetarian menus, and car options available.

“Such a great experience! It’s my first time in Vietnam so getting a tour of the local/best foods was so great. My driver Vlad was so amazing and knowledgeable- him and the other tour guides were so cool and fun. The places they brought Read more”

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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - 5:30 PM: Start with grilled noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

2.Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,066 reviews · from $37

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide and local motorbike driver, sampling street food in District 4, District 10, and beyond. Expect grilled noodles, oysters, rice paper salad, spring-roll vermicelli, city views, and a generous four-hour route. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“Ben and his team did a fantastic job keeping us safe and showing my family around Saigon. The food was amazing and we learned so much from this tour. All of the guides were very gracious and patient with our questions. There is no way we could have found all of these local treats on our own. It’s a tour we will never forget - so grateful we booked this tour. Thank you!”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - First tastes: bun bo Hue and grilled pork noodles
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

3.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours eating local favorites with a student guide such as Long, Ted, or Thu. Ride by motorbike or choose car and walking, visit small food stalls, and finish with Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Hotel pickup is offered in selected districts, with vegetarian and gluten-free arrangements available by request.

“This was an amazing experience ! Our guides Long and Tan were so much fun and tailored the night to us. We tasted a variety of foods that were all incredible. They have given us the confidence to try more delicious street food. This is a must do tour if you want to experience the street food culture of Saigon.”

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Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike - The first bowl: bun bo Hue in District 3
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Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike

4.Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,578 reviews · from $27

Ride pillion behind a trained local driver through four Ho Chi Minh City districts, stopping for bun bo Hue, banh mi, banh khot, grilled oyster, sugarcane juice, flan, beer, and more. English-speaking guides such as Kevin, Minnie, Thi, and Johnny add food and city context. Pickup options vary by booking.

“Was amazing! Saw places we wouldn’t have seen otherwise”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Starting with banh xeo and banh khot
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

5.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide. Start with hotel pickup by taxi, then try banh xeo, banh khot, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, drinks, and dessert in local districts. Guides such as Aaron, Anna, Vejo, Harry, and Thuy are known for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“We did a private street food evening walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City with Aaron (Khuong) and it was hands down the best food tour of our trip. He took us to local spots around District 3, places we would’ve never found on our own and every dish was great. We did three private food tours on this trip (Hanoi, Da Nang, and HCMC), and this one clearly stood out. There was a lot of food, and you’ll definitely leave very full. Aaron is also very knowledgeable and shared a lot of great context about the food and the area without it feeling like a script. Highly recommended if…”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City - Nguyen Thien Thuat and the grilled banana stop
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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

6.Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,667 reviews · from $29

Ride pillion with guides such as Alex, Jack, Peter, or Kelly through Ho Chi Minh City’s back streets and food districts. Over about four hours, you’ll sample coconut juice, grilled bananas, beef stew, Khmer-style beef, bánh xèo, drinks, and dessert. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“This was such an amazing tour! With so many food tour options available it can be hard to differentiate them, but trust me when I say that it won't get any better than this one. I did an evening tour with Peter, who was so nice, friendly and a great driver. All the other drivers /guides were really great too. There were only 4 other people on the tour, we were taken to amazing food spots, most of which felt more off-the-beaten path than other similar tours I've done (no tourists at most of the spots, some were down alleys, one we were just sat in a park while our…”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Starting in District 3 with local food and city stories
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

7.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours riding behind an English-speaking driver through Districts 3, 10, 5, and 4. Stop for street food, flowers, coconut desserts, seafood, flan, and drinks, with pickup, helmets, photos, and rain ponchos included.

“Quentin and his team are top notch! What a wonderful way to get around the city via scooter and try so many different foods, listening to their stories and background. They even sent us many personal recommendations after the tour (based on our questions we had asked).”

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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Starting at the Opera House or Your Hotel
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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

8.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours eating your way through Districts 3, 10, and 5 with local guides such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, or Lexie. Walk 2.5 km, use taxis between areas, visit Nguyen Thien Thuat and Ho Thi Ky markets, and try 10 Vietnamese dishes plus Saigon beer. Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“We had a fantastic time. Kelly the guide was fabulous. Informed, funny,really eager to show and explain her country. Have taken a lot of food tours around the world and Kelly is one of the best. Probabably the best. Food was varied and all excellent. If you want to explore Vietnamese food in off the beaten path settings, this is the tour for you”

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Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market in 35 minutes
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Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider

9.Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 854 reviews · from $37

Spend four hours on the back of a motorbike with an English-speaking local driver, visiting a war-era bunker, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Chinatown, old apartments, a floating market, and District 4. Food and drinks are included, and you can request a female Ao Dai rider with at least six hours’ notice.

“We had drivers Mint and Nam, they were very kind, We visited many places in Saigon with them and they gave us many information. Their English was perfect! I can recommend this tour!”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour - District 3 begins with rice pancakes
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

10.Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours on the back of a motorbike with English-speaking guides such as Thuy, Grace, Catherine, or Sam. Taste nine Vietnamese dishes, visit Districts 3, 4, 5, and 10, learn to make bánh xèo and coconut ice cream, and ride through lanes most cars cannot reach.

“I just have to share how amazing our experience was with our tour guides. Phương, Linh, Nhiên, and Ngân. From the moment we started, their warmth and enthusiasm made everything feel so special. They were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about the places we visited, which made the whole journey feel personal and unique. Every stop along the way felt like a hidden gem, and I truly felt like I was experiencing something I may never get the chance to again. The tour was a perfect blend of adventure and learning, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to guide us through it. This was a…”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour - Starting with pickup in Districts 1, 3, or 4
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Ho Chi Minh City: Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour

11.Ho Chi Minh City: Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 3h 30m · from $28

This 210-minute walking tour takes you from your hotel in District 1, 3, or 4 to local food stalls, Ho Thi Ky Food Street, District 10, and a secret stop. Guides such as Kelly, Emma, Ben, Peter, and Lexie explain the dishes and city life. Expect 10 tastings, beer, drinks, taxis, and plenty of food.

“We had a great evening with Trung Ealing around the city. The food was great and he showed us places we never would have found on our own. We enjoyed hearing Trungs local knowledge and life experience living in Ho Chi Minh City.”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour - Leaving the tourist center for local food streets
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour

12.Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $49

Follow an English-speaking guide through Ho Chi Minh City’s food districts for nine dishes, local drinks, dessert, and a look at neighborhoods beyond the tourist center. Expect taxi rides between stops, dishes such as bánh xèo, bò lá lốt, bánh mì, barbecue seafood, and coconut ice cream, plus guides such as Catherine, Tanya, Thin, or Gracie.

“This food tour was awesome. Eugene our guide was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a few issues with day and time of tour due to city celebrations and the company was very accommodating in changing the tour to suit our availability. The food was excellent and we tasted a broad range of local street food. We were also offered plenty of water, beer or soft drinks along the way. Walking part was easy, Finishing in the flower markets and folding a lotus flower was an added bonus. My favourite dish was the Bo Nuring La Loft. Highly recommend. Thank you”

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Ho Chi Minh: Original Walking Street Food Tour with Foodies - Ho Thi Ky Food Street and the first local neighborhoods
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Ho Chi Minh: Original Walking Street Food Tour with Foodies

13.Ho Chi Minh: Original Walking Street Food Tour with Foodies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 3h 30m · from $28

Spend about 210 minutes eating through Ho Chi Minh City with young local guides such as Emma, Kelly, Brian, or Andy. You’ll try bánh cuốn, bò kho, bánh xèo, bánh mì, grilled banana, Vietnamese pizza, beer, and more, with hotel pickup, taxis, drinks, and food included. The walk covers roughly 2.5 kilometers through local streets and Ho Thi Ky Food Street.

“I don’t usually write reviews, but Kelly (Thu) made this food tour exceptionally special and fun. We arrived hungry and left sooo full, we probably should have paced ourselves better with all the delicious bites! The food was outstanding, and I loved how the tour took us off the tourist path to places we never would have discovered on our own. Thu was informative and shared fascinating stories about the locations and the dishes. We had such a great time that our faces hurt from laughing! Experiences like this are a big part of why we travel, highly recommend!”

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Saigon's Hidden Flavors - Private Street Food Walk with Local Students - Beef noodle soup starts the meal
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Saigon’s Hidden Flavors – Private Street Food Walk with Local Students

14.Saigon’s Hidden Flavors – Private Street Food Walk with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews

Meet a local student guide such as Giang, Nhu, Hao, Ken, or Tien, then walk through Ho Chi Minh City after dark for a private food tour. You will visit neighborhood stalls and small eateries for several tastings, including beef noodle soup, grilled pork noodles, banh xeo, mixed rice paper, sugar cane drink, and possibly flan. Pickup is included in Districts 1 and 3.

“Excellent tour, great variety of different foods, friendly and knowledgable guide with very good English would highly recommend”

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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience - Thien Hau Temple and a pause from the plates
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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

15.Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 153 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $29

Spend 210 minutes walking Saigon’s food streets with an English-speaking guide and up to 12 people. Try beef stew noodles, Cantonese BBQ pork, grilled beef, coffee, street beer, and flan. The route includes Thien Hau Temple, local cafés, and lesser-known food stops, with private tours also available.

“Fu is an absolutely amazing guide. The food was great!”

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Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours - Starting at 6:00 pm with a vintage Vespa
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Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours

16★ 5.0Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hoursFrom $92147 reviews

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