We all know Vietnam is an absolute legend when it comes to street food and if you want to make the most of your stay here, you'll want to head out with an in-the-know local to pick out the best of the best of Saigon's street food. Put your eating pants on and follow us!
- Watch as local life unfolds before your eyes in the heart of Saigon.
- Watching the flow of the river at sunset
- Watch the stream of traffic at rush hour, and the juxtaposition of historical periods played out in the architecture.
- Enjoy the most famous of Saigon's street food: banh mi
- Enjoying coffee the way Saigonese coffee aficionados do on a daily basis.
- Cap off our Saigon street food tour with street beer
Saigon has been known to be a master of culinary delights. Get right down to the soul of this beast of a food city and spend three hours eating like a local. It may seem like non-stop culinary decadence because that's just what it is.
Our Saigon food tour kicks off with a short walk from the Opera House to the Old Market, passing architecture that transports you back in time with glimpses of the city's past.
Don't be fooled by its name - the forty year old 'Old Market' isn't home to antiques. Instead, it's full of food! Dozens of street vendors tempt locals with beloved local favorites like fresh spring rolls, green papaya salad, and Vietnamese savory steamed rice cakes, just to name a few. Here, sample some authentic local appetizers, inhaling the spicy flavors of the street stalls, and watch as local life unfolds before your eyes in the heart of Saigon.
Make your way to Mong Bridge for a unique view of a intersection of life in Saigon: watching the flow of the river at sunset, the stream of traffic at rush hour, and the juxtaposition of historical periods played out in the architecture. Cool, relaxing, and perhaps even romantic, indulge in what just might be the most famous of Saigon's street food: banh mi! This really is classic Saigon, so eat it up - it doesn't get much better than this!
It wouldn't be a true local experience without enjoying coffee the way Saigonese coffee aficionados do on a daily basis. Head to a popular local hem of Saigon and within it is a gourmet coffee haven. We'll show you the local style of taking your coffee and you'll feel right at home!
Next up on our Saigon food adventure is another one of the city's iconic street food dishes: com tam. This dish is one of the most popular and preferred dishes by Southerners and you can find it everywhere from street stalls to fancy restaurants. What makes it so beloved is that the ingredients are so strikingly simple, yet the tastes and flavors are truly unforgettable.
From com tam we head for the Ben Thanh Night Market to pick up a Vietnamese che dessert; a sweet soup-pudding-beverage hybrid that's crazy popular with locals.
Cap off our Saigon street food tour with street beer! At this street beer stall we'll outfit you with a cold Saigon beer and the chance to mingle with locals.
Your local guide will be happy to provide tips for exploring the area further or assist you in getting a taxi back to your accommodation.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at selected hotels in Saigon
- English-speaking guide
- Dinner
- Coffee
- Meals and drinks, unless specified
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Children below 6 years old are not permitted on this tour.
- Pick-up is available for clients staying at selected hotels as meeting point only: Sabah Saigon, Muong Thanh, Paragon, Grand Silverland, Rex. Clients staying at the others must proceed to the meeting point.
- To select your travel date, you are advised to choose at least 03 days prior to start date of activity.
- Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation.
- The regular tour has a 2 passenger minimum requirement for operation and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. You will be informed at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, guests may request another tour, a different travel date or a refund.
- Free cancellation: 3 days or more prior to start date of activity.
- 100% Cancellation Fee (no reimbursement): less than 3 days prior to date of activity.
