Ho Chi Minh City guided street food tour by night

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, Phó Đức Chính, Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Overview
Duration
3h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Join this tour to spend three hours eating like a local! We all know Vietnam legendary when it comes to street food, and if you want to make the most of your time, you’ll want to head out with a local to pick out the best of the best of Saigon’s street food.Your food tour starts with some authentic local appetizers such as chao muc (a dry squid porridge) and xa xui (Cantonese barbecued pork). Then, you'll make your way to the corner of Nguyen Cong Tru and Calmette for a unique street food called banh bo banh tieu. This spot is also a good place to learn about Calmette and Yersin, the two disciples of Pasteur who greatly contributed to the health system in Vietnam. Next, you'll enjoy coffee at a popular local gem. Then, get ready for another of the city’s iconic street food dishes: bo cuon mo chai (barbecued beef meatballs) and fried rice flour cake with egg. You'll cap off your food tour with a refreshing street beer with peanuts and rice crackers. Taste some deep-fried tofu with lemongrass or salted egg yolk with green chili.To take your experience to the next level you can choose to have a private guide, just for you and your group! Simply select the option you prefer at checkout.

What to remember

Important info

  • For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
  • The guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
  • The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds
  • Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
  • Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
  • The private tour requires a minimum group size of two travelers. A solo traveler may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travelers. The maximum number of participants is 12
  • Light and comfortable clothing is recommended
  • Please note that this tour visits independent, family-owned businesses whose operating schedules and menus may change. Therefore, street food venues and local dishes often vary; your local guide will make any final adjustments on the spot
  • Please inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have. Unfortunately, this tour does not cater to vegetarians or vegan travelers
included
What's included
included-item
Guided 3-hour group or private tour (depending on the option selected). All food and drink samples indicated in the itinerary such as chao muc (squid soup/porridge), xa xiu (Cantonese barbecued pork or duck), bo la lot (barbecued minced beef), fried rice flour cake with egg, and deep-fried tofu with lemongrass or salted egg yolk with green chili, one coffee or tea, one beer or soft drink with peanuts or rice crackers
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Items of a personal nature. Additional food and drinks. Gratuities
know before you go
Know Before You Go
Highlights

Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City and indulge in the dishes that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous. Mingle with locals as you explore hidden alleys and get off the beaten track. Join a small group of a maximum of 12 people or choose the private option for a more intimate experience with your friends

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum