Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon

Outty Ranking 59 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $48

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59/100

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5.0/5

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Is Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon worth booking?

Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon is a 4-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $48 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
59 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
4 hours
From
$48 per person

Talking about Vietnamese's cuisine, you might be familiar with the popular dishes like Pho or Banh Mi. Homies Tour will bring you very yummy and unique food in Saigon, taking you to places you are unlikely to find by you

What you get

    About this experience

    Talking about Vietnamese's cuisine, you might be familiar with the popular dishes like Pho or Banh Mi. Homies Tour will bring you very yummy and unique food in Saigon, taking you to places you are unlikely to find by yourself! You will also get a taste of what it's like to travel (safely) on a scooter in the crazy traffic in 5 of the districts of Saigon, at the same time learning about the local history and culture of our beautiful and exciting city.

    What's included

    Included

    • Vehicles And Drivers
    • English-Speaking tour guide (Surcharge For Other Languages)
    • All entrance ticket
    • 1 Bottled Water Or 1 Soft Drinks Or 1 Beers
    • Food

    Not included

    • personal expenses
    • Gratuities
    • Surcharge for other languages

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Private Tour By Car

      Multiple language options : English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,...etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary Duration: 4 hours As sample menu Saigon City - 05 stops Motobikes Pickup included

    • Food Tour By Motorbike

      Multiple language options : English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,...etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, ru, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Saigon Homies Tours

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    roycheo · September 2022

    Best Experience for the Tour

    First time to get a tour in HCM with Kate and Tracy, that's a amazing tour for me. They are the experts for motorbiking and experience tour guide for all of the trip. They bring us to try a lot of local food, such as crab soup, Vietnamese Pizza, weapon tunnel coffee, etc. Honestly, this is a good experience to understand this city.

    via Tripadvisor

    SkiMRG29 · July 2022

    Fun and delicious!

    Such an awesome experience! Kate and Tracey are experts in food and motorbiking. We had so much fun with them and they gave us invaluable information on how to eat/order amazing food here in Vietnam. Would highly recommend!!

    via Tripadvisor

    jessicasT3880UG · July 2022

    Best experience in Vietnam

    I had the best time with Tracey and Kate. They are such sweet, kind, and funny people and we loved spending time with them! I recommend them to my friends immediately! The highlight of our trip

    via Tripadvisor

    Stylomilowee · June 2022

    Amazing ladies and experience!

    I had a fantastic tour with Kate and Tracy. There was a lot of lively interaction, sharing and laughter in the evening as they did their best to give us a good experience! Tracy was very good in her riding, communication and rapport building! My friend did a very good job in referring me to them and I enjoyed myself to the very last minute! It was a pity that the night had to end early but I am blessed to know them as friends! Come as a guest, leave as a friend! Highly recommended! Thank you Kate and Tracy!

    via Tripadvisor

    David S · June 2022

    Extremely enjoyable tour of great value!

    My second tour with my amazing guide Kate, and this time with her equally awesome partner Tracy! Both of them are extremely friendly and makes the perfect team! In my repeated tour with Saigon Homies, these ladies are more like friends to me than tour guides, exactly the way their company's slogan describes "come as a guest leave as a friend"! Indeed I feel very much at home with them, at the same time enjoying the delicious food that they brought me and my friend to, a number of which I had never tried before despite being a frequent traveller to HCMC. They are obviously very passionate about their job, trying their best to bring the two of us to places most suitable for us, even if it means a bit out of the way at times. This is definitely a tour that I would highly recommend, and will return for more tours with them whenever I have the chance to revisit HCMC!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $48 to $134
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 59

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)27
    Booking momentum (14% weight)17
    Value for money (12% weight)34
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.

    How much does Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon cost?

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    Prices start at $48 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.

    Is Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Experience Vietnam Local Food in Saigon start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?

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    On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network, Cu Chi underground tour - Learn Vietnam war with others. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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