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Food Tours · Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City

Back of the Bike Tours - Streets of Saigon

  • CuisineVietnamese street food
  • Duration4-5 hours
  • Price range$$$ (approx $60 USD)
  • Price₫1,560,000 per person
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • Best seasonYear-round; morning and evening departures available

Back of the Bike Tours runs both morning and evening motorbike food tours through Saigon's back streets and markets, covering a wide geographic spread from central District 1 into District 4's seafood alleys and Cholon's Chinese-Vietnamese eateries. The company emphasizes locally-run, family-owned stalls over touristy restaurants, and guides are recruited for both language skills and genuine local food knowledge.

Back of the Bike Tours runs both morning and evening motorbike food tours through Saigon's back streets and markets, covering a wide geographic spread from central District 1 into District 4's seafood alleys and Cholon's Chinese-Vietnamese eateries. The company emphasizes locally-run, family-owned stalls over touristy restaurants, and guides are recruited for both language skills and genuine local food knowledge.

Practical information for Back of the Bike Tours - Streets of Saigon
Price ₫1,560,000 per person
Duration 4-5 hours
Meeting point Confirmed via booking confirmation, usually central District 1
Address Meeting point confirmed after booking, District 1

What is included

  • Motorbike transport
  • 6+ food and drink stops
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Helmets and ponchos provided

Good to know

Operator
Back of the Bike Tours
Languages
English

Location

Meeting point confirmed after booking, District 1

10.7769, 106.7009 View on map

Highlights

  • Wide geographic coverage across multiple districts
  • Choice of morning or evening departure times
  • Focus on family-run, non-touristy stalls
  • Experienced local guides

Tips for visiting

  • Morning tours are cooler and less crowded at food stalls; evening tours showcase more nightlife-adjacent stops
  • Confirm any dietary restrictions in advance so the itinerary can be adjusted

When to visit

Either morning or evening, depending on preference for market freshness versus nightlife atmosphere.

Accessibility

Requires riding on a motorbike; not suitable for those with mobility restrictions preventing this.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a daytime option?

Yes, both morning and evening tours are offered.

How many stops are included?

Typically six or more food and drink stops across the tour.

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Back of the Bike Tours - Streets of Saigon

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