The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
Overview
Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Green Papaya Salad and Saigon Beer. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Green Papaya Salad and Saigon Beer. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
- Vegetarian alternatives
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Say hi to your host and get the perfect introduction to your food tour in Ho Chi Minh City as this market with a French background
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Keep exploring the Ben Thanh Market as you taste steamed flour rice cakes with dried shrimp. The English translation for this dish is “water fern cakes” and you’ll discover why the moment you see them
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Taste a typical Hue snack, the shrimp, and pork tapioca dumplings that you can dip in nuoc mam pha, a combination of fish sauce, vinegar, shrimp stock, sugar, water, and fresh chiles
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mariamman Hindu Temple, 45 Truong Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Visit a temple built in the early 20th century by the Tamil for the Hindu goddess Mariamman and hear about its transformation throughout the years
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tao Dan Park, Between Cach Mang Thang Tam Street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Close to the Tao Dan Park, you will enjoy a classic tasting that’s a product of Vietnam’s colonial past, the Banh Mi, a sandwich that combines a crunchy French baguette with pork, pate and an ever-changing array of fresh vegetables
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Palace, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Make a stop at a street vendor for a cooling sugar cane juice - perfect for a hot day! Close to the Reunification Palace
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Turtle Lake, Vo Van Tan and Tran Cao Van Streets, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Go to a historic place that combines, culture, history, and local life and that’s the place to go for young Saigonese looking to escape the heat and grab a snack
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Square 3, 179 - 183 Hai Ba Trung, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Try a salad that mixes sweet and spicy in one plate, from shreds of young papaya, served in sour-sweet spicy sauce, topped with roasted peanut, Vietnamese basil, shrimp cracker, and most important beef jerky - it has it all! Close to Saigon Square 3
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Bite into a delicious Banh xeo, a pancake named after the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into a hot skillet, Close to Tan Dinh Market
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Say cheers! And sip on a local Saigon beer brewed in Vietnam and produced by traditional fermentation methods. Close to Tan Dinh Market
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
For a sweet treat, enjoy chè, a popular dessert made from kidney beans, jelly and coconut cream at the Tan Dinh Market. Grab a cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea as your host gives you more recommendations of things to do and eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Church, 289 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 8, District 3 Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Ever seen a pink church? This is your chance!
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Say hi to your host and get the perfect introduction to your food tour in Ho Chi Minh City as this market with a French background
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Keep exploring the Ben Thanh Market as you taste steamed flour rice cakes with dried shrimp. The English translation for this dish is “water fern cakes” and you’ll discover why the moment you see them
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Taste a typical Hue snack, the shrimp, and pork tapioca dumplings that you can dip in nuoc mam pha, a combination of fish sauce, vinegar, shrimp stock, sugar, water, and fresh chiles
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mariamman Hindu Temple, 45 Truong Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Visit a temple built in the early 20th century by the Tamil for the Hindu goddess Mariamman and hear about its transformation throughout the years
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tao Dan Park, Between Cach Mang Thang Tam Street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Close to the Tao Dan Park, you will enjoy a classic tasting that’s a product of Vietnam’s colonial past, the Banh Mi, a sandwich that combines a crunchy French baguette with pork, pate and an ever-changing array of fresh vegetables
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Palace, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Make a stop at a street vendor for a cooling sugar cane juice - perfect for a hot day! Close to the Reunification Palace
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Turtle Lake, Vo Van Tan and Tran Cao Van Streets, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Go to a historic place that combines, culture, history, and local life and that’s the place to go for young Saigonese looking to escape the heat and grab a snack
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Square 3, 179 - 183 Hai Ba Trung, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Try a salad that mixes sweet and spicy in one plate, from shreds of young papaya, served in sour-sweet spicy sauce, topped with roasted peanut, Vietnamese basil, shrimp cracker, and most important beef jerky - it has it all! Close to Saigon Square 3
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Bite into a delicious Banh xeo, a pancake named after the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into a hot skillet, Close to Tan Dinh Market
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Say cheers! And sip on a local Saigon beer brewed in Vietnam and produced by traditional fermentation methods. Close to Tan Dinh Market
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Market, Tan Dinh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
For a sweet treat, enjoy chè, a popular dessert made from kidney beans, jelly and coconut cream at the Tan Dinh Market. Grab a cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea as your host gives you more recommendations of things to do and eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tan Dinh Church, 289 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 8, District 3 Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Ever seen a pink church? This is your chance!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
RachelA2332
November 2020
" Elise did an amazing job of showing us the delicious street food of Saigon! I would definitely use her again the next time we are in Saigon. " We took this trip in April 2019, no travel allowed in April 2020, unfortunately, so no masks, etc, were required as it was before the pandemic.
" Elise did an amazing job of showing us the delicious street food of Saigon! I would definitely use her again the next time we are in Saigon. " We took this trip in April 2019, no travel allowed in April 2020, unfortunately, so no masks, etc, were required as it was before the pandemic.joseff889
November 2020
on time, very friendly, charming, helpful. good knowledge of history. it was a pleasure to explore street food in Saigon. thank you very much, Elise!
on time, very friendly, charming, helpful. good knowledge of history. it was a pleasure to explore street food in Saigon. thank you very much, Elise!tomrR3823OR
November 2020
" Great local food even if you're already in Vietnam for a couple of weeks, still lots of tastes to discover. Excellent and outgoing guide who was willing to tell some background stories about the food and places in Saigon "
" Great local food even if you're already in Vietnam for a couple of weeks, still lots of tastes to discover. Excellent and outgoing guide who was willing to tell some background stories about the food and places in Saigon "Peterb2012London
November 2020
" On booking our food tour Elise had got in touch to as about our preferences and where to meet, which was a good start. Our immediate impression was excellent as Elise's English was superb and she promised us an interesting tour. We started at Ben Thanh market and went to several different locat...
" On booking our food tour Elise had got in touch to as about our preferences and where to meet, which was a good start. Our immediate impression was excellent as Elise's English was superb and she promised us an interesting tour. We started at Ben Thanh market and went to several different locations around the city, from conventional restaurant to pavements. We had a most interesting discussion generally about food and Vietnam and really enjoyed our day. We would definitely recommend a tour with Elise. "Carol R
November 2020
This is so much more than a food tour. Elise covered lots of districts within this food tour, we got a great look around the city as well as trying heaps of local foods that we wouldn't have tried without Elise.
This is so much more than a food tour. Elise covered lots of districts within this food tour, we got a great look around the city as well as trying heaps of local foods that we wouldn't have tried without Elise.thebeyerle
November 2020
I will break this review up in to 2 sections. 1 - The tour. 2 - The tour guide, Thien. 1. The tour was SO informative. I gained so much perspective and understanding of the area and times, it was quite overwhelming honestly (in a good way!). Thien was patient, understanding, accommodating, and ha...
I will break this review up in to 2 sections. 1 - The tour. 2 - The tour guide, Thien. 1. The tour was SO informative. I gained so much perspective and understanding of the area and times, it was quite overwhelming honestly (in a good way!). Thien was patient, understanding, accommodating, and has such a positive presence to her. She really understands the line between leading and letting you choose how you want your tour to go. It was all very organic. I was giving insight to the people and and new understanding to circumstances at hand. 2. Thien - my superhero. First off, she graciously picked me up from the airport out of the kindness of her heart. I was on a HUGE time crunch and this really allowed for me to experience more than I would have been able to originally. The day of my tour many things went wring. Due to happenings in the world, my flight home was cancelled (mind you, it was extremely early the next day). She helped me navigate calls, emails, and texts I needed to make to figure out what was going to happen with my travel arrangements. ALL WHILE STILL DOING THE TOUR! True professional. She brought me BACK to the airport and walked in WITH me to help speak with a service representative. She really helped me when I was stressed and frustrated. That's just in her nature, being a supreme host and is great with people. Now, I know that is mostly personal information about me and my trip but you are paying money for the tour AND the guide. With ALL I was dealing with, she was still able to keep a schedule, give me a full tour, help me work on rebooking flights, reach out to business friends to try to help, and much much more. With all of that and to still say I had a wonderful time, that is all because of her temperament and attitude. Since being back in the US, people ask my favorite part of my Vietnam travels and this always comes up as one of them. I love relaying the perspective, insight, information, and facts Thien bestowed upon me from her own studies and personal acquaintances accounts. THANKS for EVERYTHING THIEN!