Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
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Is Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City worth booking?
Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City is a 4-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $55 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2,425 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2,425)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Explore the food scene of Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a motorbike and sample typical Vietnamese foods on this 4-hour night tour. This private, guided tour will take you to experience the vibrant streets and night m
What you get
About this experience
Explore the food scene of Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a motorbike and sample typical Vietnamese foods on this 4-hour night tour. This private, guided tour will take you to experience the vibrant streets and night markets of the city on a trip that combines culture, adventure and local gastronomy. You will experience 9 mouth-watering dishes included the best Central and South Rice Pancake, Beef Stew, Banana Girdle-cakes or Vietnamese Pizza, Coconut Ice Cream, a Seafood Meal with 3 different dishes or BBQ meat if you are allergic to seafood, a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee and coconut milk. Especially, you will have chance to taste Homemade Forest Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny.
What's included
Included
- Accident insurance
- All food and drinks during the tour
- Transportation by motorbike, including fuel and a high-quality, open-face helmet
- English-speaking drivers (great and skillful driving)
- Hand sanitizer and face masks
- Pictures from your tour
- Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation in districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 or at the Opera House
- Private tour (only your group, no other guests join)
- Rain poncho (if needed)
Not included
- Items of a personal nature
What you'll see and do
Meet your local guides in the evening and join thousands of other motorbikes as you ride through the colorful city streets. Explore notable neighborhoods, including district 3 where the locals live and learn all about Ho Chi Minh City. Stop to enjoy some "Bánh Xèo" and "Bánh Khọt" (South and Central rice pancakes), and learn how they are made from a chef with over 20 years experience. Or the option 2, you will taste the best 3 amazing local dishes with crispy fried shrimp spring rolls enjoy with chili sauce; steamed rice pancake rolled with grilled pork and herbs, served with fish sauce and young jackfruit salad with pork and shrimp served with sesame griddle cake enjoy with sweet and sour fish sauce. Go exploring and climbing up to the top of old buildings to see the contrasting architecture between the modern and the traditional. You can even visit a local pagoda which was built inside an old apartment by a female monk.
60 minutes here
Discover the biggest night flower market and street food paradise then soak up the wonderful bouquets. Take a short walk around the area and immerse yourself into the flow of Vietnamese cuisine dating back thousand of years and get a special gift from your guide. Go deep into a true maze of local market to taste the authentic dishes which are Banana Girdle Cake and Vietnamese Pizza grilled on charcoal fire or grilled beef with lemongrass. Next, drive to the heart of District 10 and stop at a local 2nd-generation restaurant since 1975 to savor the best Vietnamese Beef Stew "Bò Kho" in the clay pot. Bò Kho is packed with tender, fall-apart braised chunks of beef loaded with herbs, aromatics and a delicious broth that go perfectly with Vietnamese baguette! Or the other option is Bánh Canh Cua, regarded as one of the best seafood noodle soups. Banh Canh Cua features thick noodles in a light yellow broth with a variety of toppings.
60 minutes here
Venture into district 5, where the city’s street food scene really thrives. Reward your taste buds with a heavenly dish of Coconut Ice Cream or Coconut Jelly which is made from coconut water and coconut milk in the coconut shell at a local stall. Watch as the owner prepares some coconut ice cream right before your eyes. Take a spin around the city for enticing views of the night life, and experience the hustle and bustle of fashion street. Squeeze through narrow alleyways that cars can’t access, and journey along the banks of the Saigon River with a welcoming breeze.
60 minutes here
End your motorbike street food experiences in district 4, where you will enjoy a seafood meal of 3 different dishes (if you are allergic to seafood, it will be replaced by BBQ meat). Tuck into a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee and coconut milk. Wash it all down with local beer or soft drinks, mineral water and especially homemade Forest Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny. Banana was picked from huge banana trees in the depth of giant forest in the North West of Vietnam. Rice wine was distilled in the most traditional way in Vinny's village where is far away from the city.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Street Food Man
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping
- A camera is always encouraged, however it is not recommended that you take pictures while on the motorbike as this can be dangerous. If you wish to take pictures, please ask your guides to pull over. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft
- Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended. Shorts, t-shirts and light pants are also suitable
- Note: we can accommodate and carter to all your allergies or dietary requirements, so please feel free to contact us if you may have. If your
- We will have a surprised birthday cake as our present for guests who have the birthday on the date of the tour so please message us.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,425 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
2,425 verified traveler reviews for Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lovely street food tour in Ho Chi Minh
We had a such a lovely evening with Albert and Clara. They really taught us so much about Vietnamese culture and food. Really recommend this tour and they accommodated allergies aswell!
via Tripadvisor
Best tour guides in HCMC
This trip was one of a kind. Catherine, Minzy, and Tommy were absolutely amazing. They were so thoughtful, funny, and taught us so much about Vietnam food and history. So much food. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anybody traveling to HCMC
via Tripadvisor
5 thousand stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The motorbike food tour was absolutely divine. We were driven through hidden alleys and local neighborhoods that we would have never found on our own. We tried everything from the classic crispy Bánh Xèo to heavenly street food delicacies, all freshly prepared on the spot with the finest ingredients. Every single stop outdid the last in flavor and authenticity. This tour was, without a doubt, the absolute highlight of our stay in Ho Chi Minh City. It was super fun, full of surprises, extremely professional, and simply wonderful. If you value authentic tourism and want to support professionals who truly put their heart into what they do, do not hesitate. The work of these guides deserves five thousand stars and every possible praise! Thank you, Thủy, Hảo, and Giang—you are the absolute best! 🩷
via Tripadvisor
A fun and tasty experience
We had a great time with our guides Thuy and Chris :) They picked us up at our hotel and took us around various local food spots with yum(my) food, taught us about local cuisine, and overall they were just really friendly and cheerful company. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and were very very well fed! :) Would highly recommend!!!!! :)
Response from the operator: Dear Celeste, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for highly recommending our food tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun and tasty evening exploring the local food scene with us. We are especially happy to hear your lovely words about Thuy and Chris. It is wonderful to know that their friendliness, cheerful personalities, and knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine made your experience even more enjoyable. We are also very glad to hear that you finished the tour very, very well fed! Thank you again for choosing Street Food Man and for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another delicious adventure in Ho Chi Minh City in the future. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
via Tripadvisor
Best experience
Great evening with Khuong (Aaron) and Joyce. Amazing street food which they organised so efficiently and represented Vietnams culture so well. I felt very safe on the bike behind Joyce, the traffic is incredible. Taking this tour was so much better than trying to find these hidden gems on your own. Thank you, I would love to do it all over again.
Response from the operator: Dear Cheryl, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great evening exploring the street food and local culture of Ho Chi Minh City with Khuong (Aaron) and Joyce. We are especially happy to know that you felt safe and comfortable on the motorbike with Joyce, even among the incredible traffic of the city. It is also wonderful to hear that you appreciated the way Aaron and Joyce organised the tour and introduced you to Vietnamese culture and some of the hidden local food gems that can be difficult to discover on your own. Hearing that you would love to do it all over again truly means a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing Street Food Man, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another memorable food adventure next time you are in Ho Chi Minh City. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
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
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 849
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City cost?
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Prices start at $55 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 Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2,425 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City?
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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 Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Around 849 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 Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City 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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