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Food tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Food Tours Guide 2026

Discover the best food tours, cooking classes, and culinary experiences in Ho Chi Minh City.

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This guide covers 6+ food tours and culinary experiences in Ho Chi Minh City — XO Tours Saigon After Dark Food Tour, Back of the Bike Tours - Streets of Saigon and Saigon Street Eats Half-Day Food Tour top the list. Every recommendation carries its practical details: typical costs, the best time to visit, and what to know before you commit.

Ho Chi Minh City travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Ho Chi Minh City through its food.

Food tour

XO Tours Saigon After Dark Food Tour

4 hours₫1,690,000 per person

Includes: Iconic ao-dai-clad female motorbike guides · 5-6 curated street-food stops across multiple neighborhoods · Strong safety record and experienced drivers · Cultural commentary alongside the food
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Back of the Bike Tours - Streets of Saigon

4-5 hours₫1,560,000 per person

Includes: Wide geographic coverage across multiple districts · Choice of morning or evening departure times · Focus on family-run, non-touristy stalls · Experienced local guides
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Saigon Street Eats Half-Day Food Tour

4 hours₫1,430,000 per person

Includes: Choice between motorbike or van transport · Long-established, highly reviewed operator · Family-friendly option available · Coverage extends into Cholon (Chinatown)
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Food tour

Vietnam Vespa Adventures - Saigon After Dark

4-5 hours₫2,080,000 per person

Includes: Vintage restored Vespa scooters · Premium, style-conscious tour experience · Mix of food stops and a hidden bar or two · Small group sizes for a personal experience
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Ben Thanh Market Food Crawl (self-guided with local fixer)

2-3 hours₫650,000-1,040,000 per person

Includes: Entirely on foot, no motorbike required · Focused specifically on the historic Ben Thanh Market · Shorter time commitment than citywide tours · Good introduction to market bargaining and food stall etiquette
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Cu Chi Countryside Food & Culture Half-Day Tour

5-6 hours₫1,300,000-1,820,000 per person

Includes: Combines well with a Cu Chi Tunnels visit · Hands-on rice-paper or noodle-making demonstration · Authentic rural farmhouse lunch setting · Escapes the city for a countryside change of pace
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Tour formats

Different ways to experience Ho Chi Minh City's food scene.

Cooking classes

Take a piece of Ho Chi Minh City home with you.

Class

Vietnam Cookery Centre

4-5 hours (includes market visit)₫1,170,000 per person
Class

Saigon Cooking Class

3-4 hours₫975,000 per person
Class

Hoa Tuc Cooking Class

3 hours₫1,105,000 per person

DIY self-guided food tour

Build your own food crawl through Ho Chi Minh City.

  1. 1

    Start at Ben Thanh Market (Le Loi Boulevard, District 1) for a mid-morning look at the interior food stalls and fresh produce sections.

  2. 2

    Walk 10 minutes to Banh Mi Huynh Hoa (26 Le Thi Rieng Street) for a loaded banh mi sandwich.

  3. 3

    Continue to Pho Hoa Pasteur (260C Pasteur Street, District 3) for a classic beef pho, adjusting the walk with a short Grab ride if needed.

  4. 4

    In the evening, head to the Nguyen Trai Street food row (District 1) to graze on multiple small stalls, including banh canh cua and che dessert vendors.

  5. 5

    Finish with a short Grab ride to Vinh Khanh Street (District 4) for grilled snails and shellfish at one of the many open-air seafood restaurants along the strip.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Motorbike food tours are the most immersive way to see Saigon's street-food scene but require comfort riding pillion; van-based alternatives exist for those who prefer not to.

Tip

Book popular tours like XO Tours and Vietnam Vespa Adventures at least 2-3 days ahead, especially in peak season (December-March).

Tip

Arrive to any tour or class with an empty stomach; portions across multiple stops add up to a substantial meal.

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Cooking classes that include a market visit provide useful context on Vietnamese ingredients even for travelers who don't plan to cook at home afterward.

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Confirm dietary restrictions (shellfish, peanuts, fish sauce) with any tour operator or cooking class in advance, as these ingredients are pervasive in Vietnamese cuisine.

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