Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
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4 hours
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This tour proudly won the Viator Experience Award 2025 as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia (Food Category). 100% of guests love it.
- You'll be picked up by taxi (included in package) at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:
1. "Bánh Xèo" The Mekong style pancake with a lot of fresh vegetables
2. "Bún Bò Huế": A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
3. "Bò nướng sả" Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass grilled minced beef
4. "Bánh Cuốn": Fresh spring rolls with minced pork filling and local herbs
5. Vietnamese pizza: a good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage
6. "Sake Chiên" Fried bread fruits in Khmer market
7. "Bánh Mì": The Vietnamese most well-known baguette with pork sausage, butter, meat,.. in local way
8. "Chuối Nướng": Grilled bananas with silky coconut milk
9. "Chèn Mâm": Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts
10. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
The total distance is 2.5 km, and there are many food stalls along the way to rest
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
Food options may vary slightly based on shop opening hours and availability on that day
We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking
This tour is absolutely safe for all ages
What To Expect
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
For the pickup process: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or we can meet you at the Saigon Opera House as the meeting point *How this tour works Before the tour: Our team will be informed of your hotel pickup location, dietary restrictions, and any special requests. If your pickup address is not in Districts 1, 3, or 4, we’ll reach out via WhatsApp to arrange a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House. The total walking distance is approximately 2.5 km, featuring many local food stalls along the way. It’s a gentle and enjoyable walk suitable for everyone (absolutely safe for kids) *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
On the tour: Your guide will always be punctual and arrive at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour starts. Then we’ll head to the heart of District 3 by taxi to begin the tour. Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour: 1. "Bánh Cuốn" - A delicate Vietnamese dish featuring thin, steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, typically served with a side of dipping sauce. 2. “Chuối Nướng” - Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk. 3. "Bò kho" - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots (naturally sweet), carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavorful broth *loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour)
Options
Original Food Walking Tour
Viator Experience Award 2025: This tour is now the best-selling food walking tour on Viator and Tripadvisor Free hotel pickup & drop-off: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4 Duration: 3 hours Food, drink & taxi included: It’s all on us. 10 dishes, drink, beer, and taxi fees are included in this package. No hidden fees Legal & licensed company Car & Walking: An easy-going tour with a distance of about 2.5 km, featuring many food stalls along the way Why book this tour: 80% of this food list is unique compared to others, and we always focus on guest experience with flexible & top-notch service Pickup included
What‘s Included
Group Discount: 5% off (7+ guests)
Well-trained tour guides with good English skills
Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
No hidden fees, ever. (We hate 'em too)
10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer are included
Transportation by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,038 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic! A must-do for your first few days in the city / country
Charlie M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really interesting to learn and enjoy some local foods. I would recommend you do this at the start of any trip somewhere near to learn about the food, the culture and the city. Kelly was so enthusiastic and full of energy which helped to compensate our lack of energy after eating so much! We didn’t enjoy everything but that’s fine, we love trying new things. It was also great to meet the other people on the tour from all over the world.
Highly recommend
blakehD7133LL,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was a great guide and gave an excellent history on the dishes we tried. Food was great highly recommend.
Best street food tour ever
Flyer50879387400,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Kelly and Andy, it was both interesting/educational and at the same time entertaining, funny, hilarious. The authentic food and the athmosphere were exceptional!
Super Emma - Super Niche & very full
Norrie H,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma was absolutely fabulous. Was very patient, teaching us of some of the culture of Vietnam and also the cuisine. We tried 10 varieties of Vietnamese food that as a westerner would not have been able to interpret. Also because of the walking tour we were in alleyways and side streets experiencing the true food culture of Ho Chi Minh and not just the market stalls. Once again Emma was brilliant & she must have felt like escorting primary school children learning to cross the roads. A lovely individual and a credit to your tour company x
Thoroughly stuffed!
Victor H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This food tour was such a fun experience. Kelly was an excellent tour guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot from her about food (of course!) but also the neighborhoods we walked through and typical HCMC life. I highly recommend getting "kidnapped" by her!
100/100 walking food tour
jaydenh127,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma and Micheal were great. Food was best out of tours we have done in this city. They spoke really good English and had bubbly personalities. Would defiantly reccomend. Must not miss this walking tour. They also pick and drop you off from ure hotel which is a added bonus!
Great Foodie Experience
Marian K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we’ve ever had anywhere in the world! Food is the universal language of love and our tour guide Will was simply one of the best guides we’ve had. His knowledge of the local area and the native cuisine plus his great command of English made the trip extraordinary. There were so many Vietnamese food we have not heard about and have now learned to love. The experience is definitely much worth the price we paid for the tour itself.
Amazing experience
pmng2026,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super great experience trying the local foods! Kelly, Andy and Levi had awesome energy and were very informative and helpful. Definitely don’t eat before doing the tour
Walking food tour with Emma
heatherfK238MK,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma was a fantastic guide, told us about the local area as we passed through. The places we visited were amazing, the food was great and the people very friendly. This was my 2nd time in Vietnam and definitely my best experience. Thank you Emma 🥰
Awesome Food Tour!!
PamY534,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this food tour!! Kelly and Andy couldn’t have been nicer…friendly, informative and excellent English. The food was delicious, nice variety and things we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own! Walking through the different areas was interesting and gave you a feel for what it’s actually like for locals. Highly recommend the tour…tasty food, fun afternoon and great value!! 😊
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