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Ho Chi Minh Food Tours
Taste the city’s best street food and local dishes with our Ho Chi Minh City food tours. You’ll explore different districts with guides who know where to find authentic flavors and small family-run spots.
Best Ho Chi Minh Food Tours
Our best Ho Chi Minh City food tours featuring authentic dishes, local street food, and expert food guides.
Local & Personal
Taste the city with a private or small-group tour led by local food guides who know the best street stalls and hidden spots.
Authentic Experience
Try real Vietnamese dishes in local neighborhoods — not tourist areas — with honest recommendations from your guide.
Flexible for Your Preferences
Routes can be adapted for dietary needs, spice levels, and specific dishes you want to try.
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A Quick Guide to Ho Chi Minh Food Tours
This quick guide gives you a clear idea of what to expect from food tours in Ho Chi Minh City — from the different tour types to how dietary requests are handled and what kinds of dishes you’ll try.
Types of Food Tours in Ho Chi Minh City
Food tours in Ho Chi Minh City come in different formats, depending on whether you prefer walking, riding a motorbike, or exploring multiple districts. Each type offers a different way to experience local cuisine:
- Street Food Tours – Focus on essential Saigon dishes and small family-run eateries.
- Motorbike Food Tours – Explore more districts in a shorter time and reach hidden local areas.
- Walking Food Tours – Ideal for shorter distances and travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.
- Night-Time Food Tours – A mix of food and nightlife, when the city is cooler and more lively.
- District-Focused Tours – Visit specific neighborhoods known for unique dishes or local culture.
Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Plant-based guests can join food tours without problems, but expectations should be realistic. Ho Chi Minh City has plenty of vegetarian restaurants and adaptable dishes, yet some traditional street foods cannot be fully replicated without meat or fish sauce. Guides know where to find suitable alternatives and can adjust stops to ensure you still enjoy a varied, authentic experience.
Dietary Wishes & Food Allergies
Food tours in Saigon can accommodate many dietary needs, including no seafood, no pork, no shellfish, nut allergies, gluten sensitivities, and more. Guides order dishes directly from trusted vendors and always check ingredients to avoid risks. The more you share in advance, the easier it is to design a safe and enjoyable food experience.
Types of Food You’ll Try
Food tours focus on authentic Vietnamese dishes that locals actually eat, such as banh mi, noodles, rice plates, grills, and snacks. Vietnamese food is generally not spicy, and chili is always optional, so guides can adjust flavors based on your preferences. Expect a mix of familiar dishes and new flavors depending on the tour style.
Walking vs. Motorbike Food Tours
Walking tours stay within a smaller radius and are ideal for travelers who enjoy a slower pace. Motorbike food tours cover more districts, visit more local spots, and offer a wider variety of dishes. Both options are safe and comfortable — it simply depends on how much of the city you want to explore and how adventurous you feel.
Why book your Ho Chi Minh Food Tours with Local Vietnam
Over 10 years of real local experience in the city
Ho Chi Minh City has been our base for more than a decade, and we still operate part of our team from here. We know the neighbourhoods, street food areas, and authentic places locals actually eat—because we’ve lived them ourselves.
Trusted local food guides and safe, well-organised tours
We work with experienced guides who understand the city’s food culture, hygiene standards, and the best times to visit each area. You get a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is safe, tasty, and guided by people who truly know the local cuisine.
Honest routes focused on real local food, not tourist dishes
We avoid the typical “tourist food streets” and design routes around everyday Vietnamese dishes, small family-run stalls, and neighbourhood spots you wouldn’t find on your own. Your Ho Chi Minh City food tour gives you a real taste of the city, not a staged experience.
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