Taste Saigon: Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour by Jeep
Experience the flavors, energy, and nightlife of Vietnam’s largest city on a Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour by Jeep. Travel through the lively streets of Saigon in a vintage Jeep while discovering some of the city’s most popular local dishes and street food specialties.
From crispy Bánh Xèo and grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves to the famous Vietnamese Bánh Mì, this evening food tour gives you the opportunity to taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine while exploring Ho Chi Minh City after dark.
Your local guide will take you away from the usual tourist experience and introduce you to the food and neighborhoods that make Saigon such an exciting destination for food lovers.
Saigon After Dark: Street Food & Local Life
Your evening begins with hotel pickup and a ride through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, you’ll see some of the city’s best-known areas before stopping at local food spots to taste traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Tour Details
18:00 – Hotel Pick-up
Your vintage Jeep will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Begin your evening adventure as you cruise through the lively streets of Saigon.
Drive past:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral area
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Central Saigon
- Local neighborhoods and busy evening streets
18:45 – Stop 1: Vietnamese Bánh Xèo
Enjoy one of Vietnam’s most famous savory dishes: Bánh Xèo, a crispy Vietnamese pancake traditionally filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.
Your guide will show you how locals traditionally wrap the pancake with fresh herbs and vegetables before dipping it into Vietnamese fish sauce.
19:45 – Stop 2: Grilled Beef in Betel Leaf
Continue your culinary journey with grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, a popular Vietnamese street food.
Enjoy it with:
- Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves
- Rice paper
- Fresh herbs
- Pickled vegetables
- Vietnamese dipping sauce
20:45 – Stop 3: Vietnamese Bánh Mì
Visit a local bánh mì stall and taste one of Vietnam’s most internationally famous foods.
Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese sandwich filled with a combination of meat, vegetables, herbs, and traditional sauces.
21:30 – Stop 4: Grilled Banana with Sticky Rice
Try a traditional Vietnamese dessert made with grilled banana and sticky rice, usually served with coconut milk and roasted peanuts.
This simple but delicious dessert is a great introduction to Vietnam’s traditional sweet flavors.
22:00 – Stop 5: Coconut Ice Cream or Chè
Finish the food tour with a refreshing Vietnamese dessert.
Depending on availability, enjoy coconut ice cream or Chè, a traditional Vietnamese sweet dessert made with ingredients such as beans, fruit, coconut milk, and jelly.
Take some time to relax and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Saigon at night.
22:20 – Return to Hotel
After your evening of Vietnamese street food, return to your hotel by vintage Jeep.
An optional photo stop overlooking the Ho Chi Minh City skyline can be arranged depending on the route and time available.
Tour Highlights
- Vintage Jeep Experience: Explore Ho Chi Minh City at night in a classic Jeep.
- Authentic Vietnamese Street Food: Taste popular local dishes and traditional specialties.
- Bánh Xèo: Learn how to enjoy this crispy Vietnamese pancake like a local.
- Bánh Mì: Try one of Vietnam’s most famous street foods.
- Saigon Nightlife: Experience the atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City after dark.
- Local Food Guide: Discover Vietnamese dishes with an experienced local guide.
Tour Map
Additional Info
All prices are per person depending on the group size.
If you require a guide who speaks German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, French, Spanish, or Italian, please let us know in advance. A small additional fee applies for these language services compared to the standard English-speaking guide.
For Children
- 4 years and younger: Free
- 5 to 6 years old: 60% of the adult price
- 7 to 10 years old: 80% of the adult price
