Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

5.0 (3,957 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

⭐Warning: We will not take you to tourist places.
⭐NOTHING'S FANCY. EVERYTHING'S REAL
⭐Your safety is our first priority! Good and safe drivers
⭐Everything is included in the price, both the tour and the tastings

We will pick you up by motorbike/Car (as booked) at your place then walk, eat and explore deeply to local life:
Let's do the 8 must-do to immerse yourself to local culture:
1.Driving through the maze system of Saigon Back alleys
2.Banh Xeo: Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake: special by a lot of flavors from herbs and unique sauce
3.Bun Thit Nuong:Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle: most famous southern dish
4.Banh Cuon-Steamed rice roll:Time to make some steamed roll with minced pork and mushroom
5.Chuoi Nuong: Grilled Banana & coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce
6.Bun Bo Hue: Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Time to try the famous broth that they have spent decades with
7.Call for Dessert: coconut ice cream or flan with caramel?
8.Surprise!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Food tasting
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Saigon Back Alley Tours
    3h 30m
    We will pick you up by motorbike at your accommodation then walk, eat and explore deeply to Saigon's real life through the craziness of Saigon's traffic.
    *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls.
    Let's do the 8 must-do to immerse yourself to local culture hidden in the back alleys:
    Tasting 1 # Bun Bo Hue: Start your appetite with the famous beef noodle soup
    Tasting 2 # Have a bit of walk and try some BBQ pork with rice noodle on the way
    Tasting 3 # Try out the famous Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich at a place with tradition
    Tasting 4 # Get refreshed with sugar cane drink!
    Tasting 5 # Go to the best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce
    Tasting 6 # Enjoy a Saigon beer on the terrace of a local restaurant.
    Tasting 7 # Banh Xeo- Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake: crispy pancake with a lot of flavors from herbs and sauce: Sit back and relax while watching your sizzling cake being done in front of your eyes
    Tasting 8 # It's time for dessert! They call it Sweet Soup Dessert and you are in for a treat.

    End the experience with a lot of fun and delicious street foods, you will get to know about local life when sit down and exchange stories with your local friends.
  2. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
    30m
    ...

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please make sure to give us your address. We automatically confirm free pick up when you provide address in District 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10. For easy pickup, please send me a message in Whatsapp.
A small extra fee of 130,000VND-180,000VND (5-7USD) per person will be collected on arrival for the other districts.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or via Whatsapp)
  • Free pick up in District 1,3, 4, 5. Small extra pick up fee of 120.000-150.000VND (5-7USD) per person for the other districts.
  • This tour is only for guest weight less than 120kg (265lbs). If you are 100-120kg (220-265lbs) please let me know after booking.
  • If you are afraid of being on the motorbikes, we have a food tour option by car and walking, check it when you choose the date.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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