
Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local
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Is Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local worth booking?
Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local is a 4-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $46 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $46 per person
We guarantee that Saigon street food tour will not only offer you an adventure experience in our crazy fun traffic jam which is surrounded by 7 million motorbikes but also immerse all your senses while just spending abou
What you get
- Free pick-up and drop off in the center of Saigon
- 4 food stops with Unlimited meal and drinks.
- Please kindly let us know if you have any food allergies or special requests.
- Friendly English speaking and excellent driving skills tour guide driver.
- NO incurred expense during the tour.
- We highly recommend you not eating too much at least 3 hours before tour
About this experience
We guarantee that Saigon street food tour will not only offer you an adventure experience in our crazy fun traffic jam which is surrounded by 7 million motorbikes but also immerse all your senses while just spending about 4 hours with us, you can enjoy the street food with locals and eat foods as the same way locals do.
What's included
Included
- Free pick-up and drop off in the center of Saigon
- 4 food stops with Unlimited meal and drinks.
- Please kindly let us know if you have any food allergies or special requests.
- Friendly English speaking and excellent driving skills tour guide driver.
- NO incurred expense during the tour.
- We highly recommend you not eating too much at least 3 hours before tour
- Good helmet, rain poncho, fuel.
Not included
- - Tips and personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Ho Chi Minh City
We will have about 5 different stops for many street dishes, drive through 5 districts for sightseeing and exploring more into hidden places that not appear in your travel guide book. Our menu is quite flexible due to your own special expectations, personal interest or food allergies. This is our normal menu Saigon street food tour: Mixed rice paper salad and tropical juice or coconut juice. Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf with Vietnamese beer. Three typical noodle soups which are original from the North – Central – South of Vietnam or Banh Xeo (the Vietnamese fried savory pancake). Local snail and seafood buffet. Dessert.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private tour by car
Car, Minivan Pickup included
Private tour by Motorcycle
Pickup included
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
- HAPPY PLUS TRAVEL
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best food tour Siagon!
Tracy was my guide, she was such a great host and it felt like I was doing a food tour with a friend! I loved the food choices and that she got me try new things, all food and history of food was explained well which I really appreciated! 10/10 You don't need any other food tour :)
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, we are very happy to serve you on your trip to Vietnam. Wishing you a wonderful vacation 😊😊😊
via Viator
Great tour
Wonderful tour. Quinn, the guide was exceptional. She went out of her way to be helpful. I l really loved it
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are truly happy and wish you an amazing vacation in Vietnam.
via Viator
Absolutely recommended, very personal 👍
The evening moped tour including sunset on the Landmark81 tour was the culmination of our four-week tour through Vietnam. Kate + colleagues chauffeured us safely and safely through the traffic madness on the moped and showed and explained a lot. Flower market and street food was an experience. The communication in very good English was also exciting and very personal. Absolutely recommended 👍
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for choosing Vietnam for your destination, we wish you have beautiful memories and relaxing time during your trip in Vietnam 😊
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazing experience
Lucie & Tony were amazing tour guides. Very kind, genuine, knowledgeable, and took us to great local spots. I would highly recommend them.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are truly happy and wish you an amazing vacation in Vietnam. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $46 to $80
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local cost?
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Prices start at $46 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 Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local 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 Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 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 Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local?
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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 Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local?
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Around 1 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 Saigon Street Food & Hidden Gems Tour: Live Like a Local 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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