Ho Chi Minh City Day Tour: Street Food (half day)

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Enjoy 6 delicious Vietnamese street food dishes. 3 Drinks and 1 Dessert. See 5 of Saigon's colorful districts and hidden alleyways. Panoramic view of the city. Enjoy an exciting adventure on the back of a scooter. Learn how to make the most popular street food.

Bahn Mi. Interact with friendly local people.

Itinerary

Craving an adventure for your taste buds? Join this easy-paced street food tour of Ho Chi Minh City—ideal for experienced travelers keen to discover the city’s hidden culinary gems. Hop on the back of a scooter and weave through lively districts, sampling the best local street eats handpicked by insiders. The tour’s highlight is the opportunity to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine the way locals do, creating a deliciously memorable journey through Saigon’s food scene.

day 1Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: 6:00pm District 1 hotel pick-up
Finish Point: Hotel drop-off
Itinerary:
Jump on the back of a scooter and enjoy this thrilling ride through Ho Chi Minh City's bustling streets as you experience the different districts and their unique cuisines. Your first foodie experience are skewers of charcoal-grilled pork on rice noodles or beef noodle soup. Next you get to hang out with the local people at a hidden gem in district 3 as you enjoy a Vietnamese savory crispy pancake from a local eatery. Ride to Saigon's eclectic food haven - Nguyen Thien Thuat Street - where the food is as diverse as the people. Learn of the areas unique history and why this street is known as Music Street. Visit the peaceful Thich Quang Duc Monument commemorating the Buddhist monk who committed self-immolation in protest of the Vietnam War. Next stop at the colourful Ho Thi Ky flower market in district 5 and enjoy the floral scents and vibrant flowers as you venture through the corridors of stalls. Cruise over to district 10 and see how to make steamed rice rolls. Now it's time to get some hands-on experience where you learn how to make the famous Bánh Mì, Vietnam's most popular street food. Expect freshly baked bread filled with succulent meat or freshly caught fish topped with a zesty local salad. Enjoy the ride over Nguyen Van Cu Bridge and admire the panoramic view of the city. Next stop is in district 4 for delicious steamed clams with lemongrass, grilled scallops and wash it all down with a local beer. Dessert is best saved for last, so at the final spot enjoy a savory flan cake. As this tour comes to an end, cruise through the bizarre traffic back to your hotel.
FOOD MENU:
Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake
Beef Noodle Soup Or Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle
Banh Mi
Steamed Rice Roll
Vietnamese Grilled Scallops
Steamed Clams With Lemongrass
One Local Beer or Optional Drink
Sugarcane Juice & Jasmine Tea
Flan Cake Dessert

Meal

Dinner

Included Activity

Street Food Duration : 4.0 hr

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Accommodation

All accommodation is included. Accommodation is mainly in twin share rooms. Sometimes dorm accommodations are used which will be exclusive to your tour group.

Meals

1 dinner

Transport

Scooter

Guide

G Adventures CEO (Chief Experience Officer) or Professional English-speaking local guide

Included activities

Professional English-speaking guide and driverSix delicious Vietnamese street food dishesThree drinks and one dessertTransport through five of Saigon's colorful districts and hidden alleywaysPanoramic view of the cityAn exciting adventure on the back of a scooterLearn how to make the most popular street food, Bahn MiInteract with friendly local people

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