15 Street Food Tours in Ho Chi Minh City Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

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

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

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

Saigon Vibes takes you beyond District 1 for 10 Vietnamese tastings, Saigon beer, and a 2.5-kilometer walk through Districts 3, 10, and 5. Guides such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, and Ted lead the way, with taxi rides and hotel pickup included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“We had a fabulous night walking around the streets of Saigon with our foodie guide Jack! Jack was very friendly, knowledgeable, articulate and kept us safe on the street with the crazy traffic! We were able to taste many amazing deliRead more”

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9.Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 944 reviews · from $49

Join AN Tours for a four-hour evening ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking scooter guide. You’ll sample seven Vietnamese dishes, including bun thit nuong, banh xeo, banh khot, and rice-paper pizza, visit the 24-hour flower market, and travel beyond District 1. Pickup is free in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“our 2 young ladies, K and Maia, are proactive and great hosts and scooter "drivers". Food and conversation was a delight for both my husband and myself... Thank you”

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

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

Spend four hours behind a local driver on a motorbike, visiting a wartime bunker coffee shop, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, old apartment blocks, Thien Hau Pagoda, and District 4. Food and drinks are included, and you can request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“I got a really wonderful tour with Wolf, He’s so friendly and funny that I feel like going with a friend. He took me having a lot of foods and places, it was amazing.”

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11.Award-winning Saigon Food Tour with GirlPower Drivers | KissTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · from $59

Spend 4.5 hours riding pillion with a female English-speaking guide through Ho Chi Minh City after dark. KissTour includes hotel pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, unlimited food and drinks, and stops at local food spots in District 5, Hồ Thị Kỷ Flower Market, and District 4. Guides such as Swan, Nicky, Fidelia, and Bee have been praised for safe driving and warm company.

“This was one of the best tour I had in Vietnam. Our tour guide, Swan, was amazing. Riding around motorbikes and trying our so many different foods were so much fun. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits Saigon.”

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12.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

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

Spend four hours riding by motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City with English-speaking guides such as Thuy, Grace, Harry, or Catherine. Stop for nine Vietnamese dishes, unlimited drinks, local markets, hidden alleys, a pagoda, and hands-on food demonstrations. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10.

“This was a really fun and well-run tour. Our guides, Harry and Mia, were excellent - friendly, informative, and made sure we felt safe riding around the city on the back of their motorbikes. The food stops were well chosen, offering a good mix of local dishes in places we wouldn’t have found on our own. It was a great way to see parts of HCMC we hadn’t explored yet and try a variety of street food without worrying about logistics. Highly recommend if you want a local perspective and a fun night”

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13.Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike (Unique & Authentic)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $28

Ride behind a local student guide through Ho Chi Minh City for about four hours, stopping at family-run food stalls, apartment blocks, Ho Thi Ky Market, and Chinatown. Guides such as Linh, Kim, Tran, DA, and Duc Anh lead different departures. Food, drinks, coffee, beer, helmets, and pickup in selected districts are included.

“Delicious food and lots of interesting cultural experiences. My tours name was DA and he was a fantastic guide. Recommend the tour to anyone coming to the city”

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14.Morning Saigon Unseen+Street Food Tour with Ao Dai Riders Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · from $37

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 AM and explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike with a local guide. Visit a secret weapons bunker, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ba Thien Hau Temple, a floating market, and District 4. Food, drinks, fuel, helmet, insurance, and a rain poncho are included. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“This was an amazing tour. My tour guide’s name was Long. He was very knowledgeable and super accommodating with customizing the tour to my preferences! Also his english and accent were both excellent, which made communicating great! Highly recommend!”

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15.Saigon Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $28

Spend about four hours on a private scooter tour with English-speaking local student drivers. You’ll make bánh xèo, visit District 10, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, old apartment blocks, and District 5, while trying 11 Vietnamese foods and three to four drinks. Pickup is free in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5.

“Somi and Ryan were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable with the local food and the areas we visited. Had a great night, enjoyed wonderful food and great company with Ryan and Somi. Best Banh Mi we had all trip. We always felt safe on the bikes. Would recommend this tour.”

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