Tours/Ho Chi Minh City/Ho Chi Minh City Local Street Food Tour With Local Students
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Ho Chi Minh City Local Street Food Tour With Local Students

4.9(42)Ho Chi Minh City1 hour
VIATOR3.7(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(39)

Description

Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing & Local Street Food Tasting Experience Discover the vibrant soul of Ho Chi Minh City through its iconic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, authentic street food culture on this evening sightseeing and tasting experience. This tour combines city highlights with carefully selected local food stops, offering you a deeper understanding of Saigon’s daily life, flavors, stories. Unlike typical food tours, this experience focuses on tasting a variety of local street dishes without getting full too quickly. We intentionally order smaller portions but more dishes at each stop, allowing you to try a wider range of flavors and specialties just like locals do. Due to the nature of local street food vendors, invoices for tax purposes cannot be provided, so food is not included in the tour price. However, food prices are clearly published, affordable, transparent. At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy.

Tour Options

Ask a question
  • This is not a tour: If you have any questions or special requests, please book this option or email us — our team will be happy to assist you. Pickup included
Private Scooter Tour
  • Duration: 4 hours Motorbike Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy. Pickup included
Private Walking Tour
  • Duration: 4 hours On Foot Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy. Pickup included
Private Car Tour
  • Duration: 4 hours Private Car Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy. Pickup included

Itinerary

240 min

Join our Ho Chi Minh City Safari Street Food Private Tour for an exciting culinary adventure! Discover local areas, try a variety of authentic dishes, and share meals at each stop. Your student guide will introduce you to iconic sights like Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon River, Bui Vien Walking Street, and more. Customize the tour based on your preferences, and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. A fun and tasty way to experience the city! The itinerary could be flexible with your booking time, vehicle, your health.

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Ho Thi Ky Food & Flower Market: A colorful hidden gem in District 10, Ho Thi Ky is the city’s largest flower market—buzzing with vibrant blooms and local charm. It's also home to a lively food street where you can sample tasty Cambodian and Vietnamese street food.

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Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Complex Step into the past at this iconic 1960s apartment block in District 3. It's a glimpse into old Saigon life, with narrow alleys, street vendors, and authentic local vibes that tell stories of generations.

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Saigon River Views Take a peaceful break by the Saigon River. Whether it's a sunrise view or an evening breeze, the riverside offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s busy streets—perfect for a stroll or quick photo stop.

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Bùi Viện Walking Street Welcome to Saigon's nightlife central! Packed with bars, clubs, street performers, and food vendors, Bùi Viện is the place to party, meet travelers, and experience the city’s wild, energetic side after dark. (Only at night)

Highlights

Center Hotel Pick-up, Drop-off (District 1,3,4)
English Speaking Tour Guide
Private Transportation

What's included

Included
Center Hotel Pick-up, Drop-off (District 1,3,4)
English Speaking Tour Guide
Private Transportation
Not included
Holiday Surcharge
At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip is collected as part of the tour policy

Pickup Locations & Times

[1] Our Guide Will Greet You In Central Of Ho Chi Minh City. [2] Please Send Us The Following Information To Arrange Your Pickup: Full Name, Hotel Address, WhatsApp Phone Number. [3] If You Request Pick-up Or Drop-Off At Hiep Phuoc Port, Phu My Port, Outside Ho Chi Minh City Center. An Additional Fee Will Apply. The Cost Depends On Your Group Size. [4] We’ve prepared several options for you to choose from, so you can find the one that best suits your needs. If you have any questions or special requests, simply use the ‘Ask a Question’ option and include your WhatsApp number—our team will be happy to assist you promptly. [5] At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(42)

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Marcel_W
May 20, 2026
Last minute bookings do not happen!

Highly unprofessional, wasted 2 hours of my very limited time in the city waiting until they refunded me without notice. They had the availability and accepted my booking, confirmed that the driver will arrive 1 hour late and then proceeded with refunding me without notice. I came to Ho Chi Minh City for only 11 hours just to get a street food tour and this unfortunate situation happened. For those reserving last minute like I did be CAUTIOUS. 1/10 very dissapointed

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Thang_N
March 16, 2026
Amazing street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City! 🌟

The student guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing their culture. We tried delicious local dishes, explored hidden spots, and learned so much about Vietnamese food and daily life. It felt authentic, fun, and very well organized. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city!

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weewid
January 28, 2026
Great Experience with Paul

Had an awesome experience with Paul today, he's a really kind and funny guy, he made us feel comfortable amd welcome straight away. We went on a nice drive around the city and we stopped at famous landmarks and also local restaurants and street food. It was overall really enjoyable. We strongly recommend Paul if you're looking for a tour guide in Ho Chi Minh City.

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MaeM235
January 28, 2026
Tour guide recommendation: Paul

We’re a young couple and had Paul as our tour guide, with Anh as one of our drivers. Our tour was informative, interesting, and truly lovely. As a couple who love food, we really appreciated that Paul made sure to take us to some fantastic local spots. Through the tour, we got a wonderful glimpse into Vietnamese culture, and Paul shared everything in such an engaging way. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and went out of his way to ensure we had an amazing experience. We highly recommend Paul.

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pacharas2026
January 4, 2026
A Wonderful Experience in Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh and Vy

My friend and I visited Ho Chi Minh City and decided to book a local guide service to take us around and introduce us to local food. We chose the option that did not include food because neither of us eats beef, so it was easier for us to choose our own dishes and have more privacy. We were guided by two people, Vinh and Vy. They took us to many different places and recommended lots of delicious food. They also showed us how to eat each dish and introduced us to different kinds of vegetables we had never seen before. On top of that, the food prices were more than 50% cheaper than what we found ourselves in District 1. Both of them drove very safely, so we never felt scared. They were also very friendly, talkative, and fun the entire time, always smiling and taking good care of us. We both feel that if we come back again, we will definitely choose this service once more.

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Trutinedhermes
November 25, 2025
A great approach to the city with a very nice guide

Having little time to devote, I booked this night tour at 8pm. My young guide speaks very good English, it allowed to exchange on all subjects. She knows the city as her pocket and took me to streets typical of real life Vietnamese. I enjoyed all the dishes she made me taste. Despite the traffic she drove very carefully and I always felt safe. I highly recommend for its kindness and efficiency.

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olivervI9927HM
September 30, 2025
So much fun!

I had a super amazing time! My tour guide was Khoa and he was the best. Suwpr knowledgeable and introduced me to so many foods! I'd recommend him for your tours!

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jcmossvale
August 26, 2025
You just have to give this one a go. You 100% will not be disappointed.

This was just fantastic. Kieren and Sunny were awesome. They knew their stuff. Took us to places that we never would have gone. By the end of it I could not have fitted another mouthful in. This was authentic Vietnam and with some great young authentic Vietnamese people. Cannot recommend enough. Please give them a go. You won’t be disappointed.

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lem708
June 20, 2025
Night tour with student guide

A nice tour with VNese student and food. Fresh, tasty, and full of flavor every dish feels comforting and unique. Vietnamese food never disappoints! Highly recommend !!

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lucysR2741EE
May 16, 2025
An unforgettable tour with friendly local guides

We went on the motorbike tour with our guides Diny and Jenny. It was an unforgettable experience where we saw a lot of landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, and Diny told us about the history and culture. I was nervous about travelling by bike at first but Diny put me at ease straight away with her caring nature and skillful driving, and it was a lot of fun. Going by bike also meant we could see a lot of different areas such as China Town and the flower markets, as well as the more central sites. The tour also included a trip on the water taxi and a visit to the War Remnant Museum. It was really great to experience it all with a local guide, and I feel like I learned a lot about Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnamese history. Thank you! ♥️

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