Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore bustling street food markets
- Taste authentic Vietnamese dishes
- Experience local culinary culture
- Ride through vibrant city streets
- Learn about Ho Chi Minh City's history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private motorbike transportation
- Guided street food tour
- Tasting of local delicacies
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance
- Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions
- Be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for riding
- Bring a valid ID for identification purposes
- Ensure your phone is fully charged for photos
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Must do!!
Wow just wow! What an experience! My husband and I had the most amazing time with Vejo and Vivian. We not only ate amazing food and drinks, but we also learnt about some history of different areas/things in Saigon and the Vietnamese culture and language. The food was absolutely amazing. It was so fun to see “Eat Street” and the Flower Market. The team was also so accommodating to my gluten allergy. We left with full bellies and new friends!! Cannot recommend the tour enough!
Wonderful evening, wonderful food.
This was my second time on the tour and it was just as good the second time around. Our tour guides Tessie and Crystal were outstanding and very knowledgeable and created a lovely evening for me and my friend. I'm an expat living in the city and my friend was visiting Asia/Vietnam for the first time. Id say, whichever category you fall into, this is a great experience!
The best thing in Ho Chi Minh, must do!
Tessie was an amazing guide and it is the best thing I've done in Ho Chi Minh
10/10 street food motorbike tour
I would highly recommend Street Food Man motorbike tour as we had the most amazing experience. Albert and Joyce were unreal tour guides, so knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Definitely a highlight of our trip - delicious food and an authentic experience! Thank you Albert and Joyce - Lauren and Mavi
Excellent experience
Had a fabulous private motorbike tour with Thuy and Zoey! The food we tried was all delicious and felt like true authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Aside from learning about Vietnamese food, Thuy and Zoey went to great lengths to give us an insight into Vietnamese traditions and cultures which we really enjoyed! They provided us with some recommendations to try after which have also all been great! Above all, we felt very safe throughout the tour. Would definitely recommend this tour 😊