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The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Vietnam

71 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Everything edible with a booking attached: market walks, cooking tables, coffee sessions and the evening crawls. The 15 below are priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive.

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s public face
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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

1.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride through Hanoi in a vintage Vietnamese Army Jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll see backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and a local cafe, with food, drinks, coffee, and a rain poncho included. Guides such as Finn, Louis, Tuna, and Danny are praised for humor, history, and warm personal service.

“1000/10, highly recommend. Tung drove like a pro, Hoang knows EVERYTHING about Hanoi, smooth sailing and a great time from the get go. The historical facts were all super interesting and relevant. All of the spots were must sees with some hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Really experienced the city. Hoang and Tung made it a wonderful experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Meeting your guide and getting comfortable on the scooter
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

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

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

Spend about four hours behind a licensed local driver, sampling Bún Bò Huế, bánh mì, bánh khọt, grilled banana, spring rolls, and dessert. You’ll visit the Thich Quang Duc Monument, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and Cambodian Market. Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female and vegetarian options.

“This was our favorite tour in Saigon by far. A food tour is the best way to get to know a new culture and this one exceeded our expectations. I’ve never ridden on a motorbike before and it was an amazing experience. I felt safe with my driver Lyly and it was so fun. The food was safe and super delicious. My favorite was the banana sticky rice and my husband and I both loved the Bahn Mi. Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s major sights
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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

3.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55

Ride as a passenger behind an experienced driver on a vintage motorbike, with guide support from names such as Louis, Seven, Oggy, and Mason. In 4.5 hours, you’ll see Hanoi’s backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street, then eat at the Hàng Mắm café. Hotel pickup and food are included.

“I truly loved this experience. Even though I had never been in a motorcycle before, I felt super safe. The guides were super nice and the food at the end was fantastic. Thanks!”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha brings you into Hanoi’s food culture
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

4.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Start near Bát Sứ Street with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, or Liam, explains the food and local life before arranged transport takes you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if timing allows, a train passing close by.

“V was an amazing guide and really made this tour special for us. As well as explaining the background of all the amazing food we tasted (make sure you arrive hungry!) he also talked to us about the history of the areas we walked through, and Vietnam itself. Finishing on Train Street was a truly memorable experience. Fantastic tour and highly recommended!”

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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie - Walking through Ta Hien, Hang Ma, and Ma May
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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

5.Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,682 reviews · from $28

Follow a local foodie through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for about three hours, stopping at small eateries and street stalls for noodle soup, bánh cuốn, Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks, coffee, or beer. Guides such as Mai, Bob, Minh, Lucky, and Nick are praised for food knowledge, history, humor, and adapting to vegetarian and other dietary needs.

“Had a great time with Mai. She took us around, explained not only about the food but also the cultural influences on how food evolved. One of the best inductions to Vietnamese food. Highly recommended.”

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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Nguyen Trai Street, where the city keeps moving
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

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

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

At 5:30 PM, an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver collect you for four hours of Saigon street food and night views. You ride through Districts 4 and 10, stop at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, sample bún thịt nướng, oysters, rice paper salad, barbecue, and vermicelli, then return by scooter. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“Excellent tour. Experienced moped drivers. Recommend you are adventurous with food, however guides more than willing to adapt foods to tastes when possible. Very friendly tour guides (Charlie and Ellie) and really knowledgeable.”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Riding through Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

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

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

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide such as Long, Ted, or Phuc. Ride by motorbike or choose car and walking, then taste dishes such as bun bo Hue, banh mi, sugar cane drink, noodles, pancakes, and sweet soup. Hotel pickup and a vegetarian option are available.

“Our Guide, Ted, was amazing. He led us through alley ways and talked about the history of Saigon and pointed out significant buildings. The food we ate was amazing and authentic. Ted taught us the correct way of eating certain foods Read more”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Bo la lot and local noodle dishes
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Spend four private hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide such as Aaron, Anna, Vejo, Harry, or Thuy. Ride by taxi to districts beyond the tourist center, then walk between food stops for banh xeo, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, desserts, beer, and rice wine. Pickup is offered in selected central districts.

“A really great evening out in Saigon. We got to visit restaurants that we would never otherwise have visited. Anna was a brilliant guide with lots of information about the different food we we trying. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Saigon”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Walking through the Old Quarter’s back lanes
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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

9.Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, Hoang, and Sang, tasting local dishes in family-run spots before ending at Train Street. Expect about 2.5 kilometers on foot, five or six tastings, one drink, and stories about food, culture, and daily life. Vegetarian choices are available with advance notice.

“Our guide Duy was superb, A+, fantastic the best. He was extremely knowledgeable about Hanoi and its history. His descriptions of the food was spot on. His English was very good and made sure we were safe while walking through the city. Could not ask for a better guide. Seeing the train was a great experience also. Still can’t say enough about Duy. He’s the best.”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch - The drive from Hoi An and the first coffee
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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

10.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,750 reviews · 5 hours · from $20

Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Han, or Bruce. Walk among Champa temples in cool, quiet morning light, then enjoy coffee and a local brunch with noodles, mochi cake, fruit, and vegan choices. Hotel pickup in Hoi An is included.

“Fun little tour, the early morning visit might sound a bit rough but it’s actually much better because you beat all the crown that start pouring as you leave the place. You get a free coffee when you arrive there and then lunch before you leave. It also gives you the rest of the day to do whatever you want as you get back by afternoon. Our guide Lin was also super friendly and knowledgable - I would recommend this trip 👍🏼”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City - Grilled bananas and apartment life in District 3
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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Ride pillion with a local guide through Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for coconut drinks, grilled bananas, bo kho, Khmer-style beef, banh xeo, and other street foods. Guides such as Peter, Jack, Ricky, and Kelly share food tips and city stories. Hotel pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“We had the most amazing tour guides - shoutout to Jack, Michael, Ryan, and Nhat! 4 hours of nonstop conversation, advice, sharing history, sharing context of delicious food and different neighborhoods we stopped by. Everything we ate Read more”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Banh cuon, banh xeo, and the first taste of Hanoi
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

12.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Trung, Mary, or Tom. Try 4 to 6 local dishes, including banh cuon, banh xeo, kem xoi, and dry pho, then finish with a drink beside Train Street as you wait for the train.

“I really enjoyed the tour and was very pleased with our tour guide. He was charismatic and was able to show us many new aspects of vietnamese cuisine! We really recommend this tour😊”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - District 3 opens the evening with local streets
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Spend four evening hours riding behind an English-speaking local guide through Ho Chi Minh City. Taste street food, seafood, coconut desserts, drinks, and regional favorites while visiting Districts 3, 4, 5, and 10, a flower market, an apartment pagoda, and the Saigon River. Pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and photos are included.

“10/10 motorbike food tour. I went on the tour last night with my family and it was amazing. Thuy and her team were super accommodating, really informative and most importantly, everyone was so lovely and the food was great. We were STUFFED!!!”

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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour - What you are likely to eat
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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

14.[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,163 reviews · from $14Best value

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for three hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Ethan, Sarah, April, or Huy. Stop for bun cha, dry pho, banh mi, spring rolls, sticky rice with ice cream, and egg coffee. Choose an option with Train Street, where you can enjoy a drink while waiting for the train.

“The guide was good and enthusiastic. However, he told risqué jokes about Nazis and another offfensive gay meme about the meaning of BBC. He needs to realize that over familiarity of this nature does not play. well. He was otherwise excellent”

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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option - Starting with bun thit nuong and spring rolls
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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

15.Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,638 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Spend 3.5 hours riding through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide and driver. Eat bun thit nuong, spring rolls, banh mi, and fruit smoothie, then visit Ho Thi Ky flower market, Chinatown, Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, District 7, and District 4. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“Patrick and Quynh drove us around the city and let us taste some good Vietnamese food! We saw a lot of the city and had a great time with our guides”

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