Exploring Food Tour by Walking With Local Guide

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Join a guided walking food tour in Ho Chi Minh City! Discover hidden gems, savor authentic pho, banh mi, and more. Perfect for foodies looking to experience local cuisine authentically.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Dive into the tastes and flavors of Ho Chi Minh City’s back-alleys and neighborhood markets on this lively private food tour. Head out in the afternoon for lunch or immerse yourself in the bright lights of the city at night with a dinner tour around a series of city food stalls. Enjoy iconic Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi – and maybe even a surprise dish.

What You Get

Transportation by taxi and then we will walk to each food stalls
Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)
10 dishes, snacks, drinks & local beer included. No extra cost for food and drinks

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

1

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

Firstly, We start at Chuoi nep nuong Vo Van Tan, Located in District 3, one of the city’s most unique districts, this vendor occupies a small street corner where a local family has been preparing a mixed Vietnamese-Cambodian dish called “Chuoi Nep Nuong” or “Banana Grilled with Sticky Rice” for over four decades. Next, We'll walk into the heart of district 3 and explore the old apartments has the name Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings Area which is home to dozens of famous Vietnamese street food that will tempt your stomach. This is where you’ll have original Bun Bo Hue, a unique recipe that takes approximately 8-10 hours to craft a rich broth combined with beef slices, pork sausage, and vibrant onion and spicy coriander. This food-stop is owned by a local with over 25 years experience from Hue (central Vietnam) Then, stroll along a street known for its barbecue seafood vendors and head to a local-favorite restaurant to taste the best “Bò Lá Lốt” (Beef in Wild Betel Leaves)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

A street food paradise is here, You will watch ‘Bánh Xèo” and “Bánh Khọt” being made in front of you– Originating from the Mekong Delta in the western part of Vietnam, “Banh Xeo” derives its name from the sizzling sound it makes when cooked on a hot pan. Then, take a stroll, trying Bo Nuong Sa– BBQ grilled pork wrapped in lemongrass. Next, try the traditional (local owner) Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich before enjoying a refreshing sugar cane drink. Next up on your food adventure is visit Khmer market (next by Ho Thi Ky) you will sit like the locals, and get munching, crunching, sipping Vietnamese pizza (student’s favourite). Relax, have a Saigon beer (or jasmine tea) and hear your student guides sharing their local life.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
3

Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

Our last stop is Che Mam Khanh Vy, Vietnamese Sweet Soup. The owner have 45 years of experience selling traditional Che in Saigon. It’s located under old apartment (apart of Chinatown) in district 10
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Ho Chi Minh City

The journey includes an end. We’re here for your final moments, then a taxi ride back to your hotel or drop-off spot (within district 1, 3 & 4). Looking forward to your next trip! Love you!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Saigon Opera House, Công trường Lam Sơn, Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, VN, 710212

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Behind of Light coffee and from HCM city to here 3 minutes
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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