
Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 94 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure worth booking?
Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure is a 4-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $25 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 94 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (94)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Discover the real taste of Saigon on a private walking food tour with a friendly local guide. With more than 50,000 travelers welcomed since 2015, we take you beyond the tourist trail to authentic local food stalls and hidden favorites. Before the tour Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm pickup, check food allergies or dietary preferences, and prepare the best menu. Complimentary pickup is available in Districts 1, 3 and 4. For other areas, we’ll arrange a convenient meeting point. During the tour Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 km walk through local neighborhoods while tasting Saigon favorites such as Bánh Cuốn, Bò Kho, Bánh Xèo, Bò Lá Lốt, Bánh Mì, Vietnamese Pizza, grilled banana and Chè, with drinks included. Food stops may change based on availability or holidays to ensure fresh flavors. After the tour Your guide will share photos from your experience. Food allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know in advance, and we’ll arrange a suitable menu.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the real taste of Saigon on a private walking food tour with a friendly local guide. With more than 50,000 travelers welcomed since 2015, we take you beyond the tourist trail to authentic local food stalls and hidden favorites. Before the tour Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm pickup, check food allergies or dietary preferences, and prepare the best menu. Complimentary pickup is available in Districts 1, 3 and 4. For other areas, we’ll arrange a convenient meeting point. During the tour Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 km walk through local neighborhoods while tasting Saigon favorites such as Bánh Cuốn, Bò Kho, Bánh Xèo, Bò Lá Lốt, Bánh Mì, Vietnamese Pizza, grilled banana and Chè, with drinks included. Food stops may change based on availability or holidays to ensure fresh flavors. After the tour Your guide will share photos from your experience. Food allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know in advance, and we’ll arrange a suitable menu.
What's included
Included
- No hidden fees, ever — we believe in keeping things simple and transparent.
- Dinner
- Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
- Hand sanitizer and face masks are available upon request.Please message us before the tour if needed
- Experienced, well-trained tour guides with excellent English
- Transportation by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
- Lunch
- - Accident insurance coverage of up to US$5,000 per person per incident
Not included
- All not mentioned in the itinerary
What you'll see and do
Saigon Adventure
Get right down to the soul of this beast of a food city and spend four hours eating like a local. You will leave happy and full! Taste 8 of our most popular and local Vietnamese dishes for 4 hours. Let our tour guide help turn your dreams of Vietnamese street food into a reality. After picking you up at your hotel, we will take you to hidden gems in district 3 and district 10 where you can eat like a local, eat what locals eat, walk through hidden alleyways to see the local life (vendors, flower market, night market, ancient apartment, ...) and understand the stories behind each of these dishes. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy 8 Delicious Foods Float Through Biggest Flower Market At Night Discover Night Food Market Admire And Visit 'Nguyen Thien Thuat' Oldest Apartment Visit Non-tourist Destinations Discover Hidden Alleyways And Dine At Authentic Food Stalls FOODS & DRINKS: Vietnamese Savory Pancake Grilled Beef in Betel Leaf Jasmine Tea Banh Mi (Saigon Baguette) Fresh Spring Roll Crispy Banana Cracker Pho Savory Sticky Rice Steamed Rice Roll Sugarcane Juice Or Kumquat Juice *** Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions ***
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
We will pick you up at Bun Bo Xua - Address : 148bis Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Please message us after book tour for details
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
We will pick you up at Bun Bo Xua - Address : 148bis Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Please message us after book tour for details
Options you can book
12 Tastings
Duration: 4 hours Dinner Walking, taxi
7 tastings
Duration: 3 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Saigon Adventure
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of XX people per booking is required (minimum 2 people for each booking)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 94 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
94 verified traveler reviews for Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Food tour Saigon with T.
Amazing tour! It was one the highlights of our stay in Saigon, delicious food, riding the motorcycle across the city, respectful guides. Thanks to T. for bringing us in the journey.
via Tripadvisor
I really to book again here.
if you travel to saigon, book on Saigon Adventure, they are very perfect to tour around saigon specially with ms.Jessica & ms..Vanessa. Thank you
via Tripadvisor
Best introduction to the food of Ho Chi Minh City ever
this was an amazing experience! The food was delicious, varied over several courses and stops, and we got to see a real range of neighbourhoods and aspects of Vietnamese cuisine. Jessica, Vy and Vady were amazing -- enthusiastic, caring, helpful and knowledgable. I could not have wished for a better introduction to the food of Ho Chi Minh City.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour with amazing guide
We had a wonderful time on the Ho Chi Minh City Street Walking Tour. Our young guide, Pi, was attentive, thoughtful, and had a great eye for detail throughout the experience. He is honestly one of the best guides I’ve met so far in Vietnam. My friend and I also really enjoyed the delicious food stops along the way, which made the tour even more memorable. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Walking food tour
We had a wonderful time this evening. Kristen was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was incredible. With Tet some places were closed but Kristen was able to treat us to several different food options. He also made sure there was a vegetarian options for us as well. He was an absolute delight. Many thanks to him for working today and showing is around the districts. He even made sure we got into our Grab and on our way back to our hotel before he departed. Highly recommend the food tour experience.
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
- $25 to $31
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 33
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Saigon Adventure, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.7.
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Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure cost?
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Prices start at $25 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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure 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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 94 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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure 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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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Around 33 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 Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure 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 Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages, Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group. 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.
What is included in Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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Included: No hidden fees, ever — we believe in keeping things simple and transparent; Dinner; Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4; Hand sanitizer and face masks are available upon request.Please message us before the tour; and Experienced, well-trained tour guides with excellent English. Not included: All not mentioned in the itinerary. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 904 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Ho Chi Minh City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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Across 94 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Ho Chi Minh Private Street Food Walking Tour by Saigon Adventure?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including 12 Tastings, 7 tastings. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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