Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Description
Explore the food scene of Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a motorbike and sample typical Vietnamese foods on this 4-hour night tour. This private, guided tour will take you to experience the vibrant streets and night markets of the city on a trip that combines culture, adventure and local gastronomy. You will experience 9 mouth-watering dishes included the best Central and South Rice Pancake, Beef Stew, Banana Girdle-cakes or Vietnamese Pizza, Coconut Ice Cream, a Seafood Meal with 3 different dishes or BBQ meat if you are allergic to seafood, a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee and coconut milk. Especially, you will have chance to taste Homemade Forest Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your local guides in the evening and join thousands of other motorbikes as you ride through the colorful city streets. Explore notable neighborhoods, including district 3 where the locals live and learn all about Ho Chi Minh City. Stop to enjoy some "Bánh Xèo" and "Bánh Khọt" (South and Central rice pancakes), and learn how they are made from a chef with over 20 years experience. Or the option 2, you will taste the best 3 amazing local dishes with crispy fried shrimp spring rolls enjoy with chili sauce; steamed rice pancake rolled with grilled pork and herbs, served with fish sauce and young jackfruit salad with pork and shrimp served with sesame griddle cake enjoy with sweet and sour fish sauce. Go exploring and climbing up to the top of old buildings to see the contrasting architecture between the modern and the traditional. You can even visit a local pagoda which was built inside an old apartment by a female monk.
Discover the biggest night flower market and street food paradise then soak up the wonderful bouquets. Take a short walk around the area and immerse yourself into the flow of Vietnamese cuisine dating back thousand of years and get a special gift from your guide. Go deep into a true maze of local market to taste the authentic dishes which are Banana Girdle Cake and Vietnamese Pizza grilled on charcoal fire or grilled beef with lemongrass. Next, drive to the heart of District 10 and stop at a local 2nd-generation restaurant since 1975 to savor the best Vietnamese Beef Stew "Bò Kho" in the clay pot. Bò Kho is packed with tender, fall-apart braised chunks of beef loaded with herbs, aromatics and a delicious broth that go perfectly with Vietnamese baguette! Or the other option is Bánh Canh Cua, regarded as one of the best seafood noodle soups. Banh Canh Cua features thick noodles in a light yellow broth with a variety of toppings.
Venture into district 5, where the city’s street food scene really thrives. Reward your taste buds with a heavenly dish of Coconut Ice Cream or Coconut Jelly which is made from coconut water and coconut milk in the coconut shell at a local stall. Watch as the owner prepares some coconut ice cream right before your eyes. Take a spin around the city for enticing views of the night life, and experience the hustle and bustle of fashion street. Squeeze through narrow alleyways that cars can’t access, and journey along the banks of the Saigon River with a welcoming breeze.
End your motorbike street food experiences in district 4, where you will enjoy a seafood meal of 3 different dishes (if you are allergic to seafood, it will be replaced by BBQ meat). Tuck into a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee and coconut milk. Wash it all down with local beer or soft drinks, mineral water and especially homemade Forest Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny. Banana was picked from huge banana trees in the depth of giant forest in the North West of Vietnam. Rice wine was distilled in the most traditional way in Vinny's village where is far away from the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up and drop-off from accommodation within District 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. Any pick-ups outside this area will incur an extra charge depending on the location & distance of the accommodation. Alternatively, you may make your way to the Saigon Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1. We will pick you up and drop you off there.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping
- A camera is always encouraged, however it is not recommended that you take pictures while on the motorbike as this can be dangerous. If you wish to take pictures, please ask your guides to pull over. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft
- Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended. Shorts, t-shirts and light pants are also suitable
- Note: we can accommodate and carter to all your allergies or dietary requirements, so please feel free to contact us if you may have. If your
- We will have a surprised birthday cake as our present for guests who have the birthday on the date of the tour so please message us.
Reviews(2,419)
So much fun! Literally one of the highlights of my trip. We ate a ton of food and learned a lot about the city. Would recommend 100x over!
Went with guide Quinton and had an amazing night. Definitely one of the major highlights of whole trip! Was taken all over the city to many different districts to taste the flavours of local cuisine that you just cant find on your own. It was a truly immersive experience. This tour is a must if you are travelling to Ho Chi Minh. Do it early in your stay as the local knowledge and reccomendations you get at the end is invaluable. Quinton so was lovely and personable. Really great hosts.
A huge thank you to Thuy, Zoey, Joyce and John. You guys made us feel like we were having this experience with a close group of friends. Your expertise and general knowledge of the city made this a great way to experience the culinary delights of the city. Honestly seeing the city in the evening by Moped added the icing to a wonderful overall experience. Thank you!
We spent a wonderful evening with Catherine & Joyce,both girls arrived if not on time shortly before, waiting for us at our hotel. Even though the traffic looks a bit daunting and it is a bit manic..i felt safe and had no worries while on the back of the bike... it was a lot of fun through the traffic. Now the really good part.. All of the restaurants, eateries and sights we experienced were top tier awsome.. it was defo something we woud not have completed or ventured into on our own.. we are very seasoned travellers but these girls knew the little local spots, ones as a traveller you would miss or walk by.... the food was delecious,fresh, tasty and oh yes delecious!! The pancakes, seafood, Ice creams and beef dishes were all tasty... the explanations and chats were informative and fun.. it felt like were going out to dinner with old friends not new ones! The 4 hours flew by and my belly was full... Highly recommend this tour as a must for any visitor...the private tour was perfect.
we had thr best time exploring HCMC with Catherine and Joyce and the delicious food the city has to offer. absolutely loved that the tour was private. gave us time to learn so much more. we would never had ventured as far without them. such and enjoyable evening. no only the food and their knowledge but also thier company. we had a lot of fun and lots of laughs
We had a fantastic time with Albert, Sandy, Zoey and Storm. They treated us to delicious traditional dishes and even took us on a motorbike tour around the city which really enhanced the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it. Thanks to the team!
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Albert, Sandy, Zoey, and Storm. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the traditional dishes and the motorbike ride around the city. Our team always hopes to share not only delicious local food but also the culture, neighborhoods, and everyday life of our city, so we are very happy that the experience made your visit even more memorable. Thank you again for choosing Street Food Man and for your kind words about our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another food adventure next time you visit Ho Chi Minh City. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
We had the absolute best time on our motorbike food tour with Thuy, Clara, John and Tim! Pick up at our hotel was very smooth and we were off into the crazy Saigon traffic. Our tour guides were also the best drivers navigating through the evening! We stopped at 6 places and enjoyed 10 different foods, unique to Vietnam. The food was amazing. We got to experience local places we likely wouldn’t have found on our own, and even Michelin star street food! Not only was the food good but our tour guides were knowledgeable about the food we were eating and about the city and various sites we stopped at. Even after the tour they provided us with recommendations and were very helpful. I highly recommend this tour. It’s such a unique way to see the city and experience amazing local cuisine!!
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time exploring Saigon with Thuy, Clara, John, and Tim. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the excitement of traveling through the city by motorbike, trying a variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes, and discovering local places that you might not have found on your own. We are also very happy that our guides could share their knowledge about the food, the city, and the different places you visited along the way. Your kind words about our team, from the smooth hotel pickup and safe driving to the recommendations after the tour, mean a great deal to us. Thank you for choosing Street Food Man and for highly recommending our tour. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another local food adventure the next time you visit Ho Chi Minh City. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
One of the best experiences we had in Vietnam! The motorbike food tour was an awesome way to experience the city and try authentic Vietnamese food that we never would have found on our own. Riding through the streets on the motorbikes was half the fun and gave us a completely different perspective of the city. Our guides were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, great English, and made us feel completely comfortable on the bikes. Every food stop was unique and delicious, and we loved getting to experience places that felt genuinely local rather than touristy. Great food, great guides, and an unforgettable way to explore Vietnam. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Dear Bryan, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that our motorbike food tour was one of the best experiences you had during your time in Vietnam. We are especially happy that you enjoyed both the authentic Vietnamese food and the adventure of riding through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. We always hope to take our guests beyond the usual tourist areas and introduce them to local neighborhoods and hidden food spots that they might not discover on their own. It is also wonderful to hear that our guides made you feel comfortable and safe throughout the experience. We are very proud of our team, and your kind words about their friendliness, knowledge, and English mean a great deal to us. Thank you again for choosing Street Food Man and for your 100% recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another unforgettable local food adventure next time you visit Ho Chi Minh City. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
Our guides were all very kind, thoughtful and knew English well. Made the experience very fun and was a great way to get to see the city with my friends as our first tour of the trip.
Dear Carlo, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you and your friends had such a fun experience exploring Ho Chi Minh City with our guides. We are especially happy to know that our team was kind, thoughtful, and able to make you feel comfortable throughout the tour. It is wonderful that you chose our motorbike food tour as the first tour of your trip, and we hope it gave you a memorable introduction to the city, its local culture, and food. We truly appreciate your support and will be very happy to share your lovely sharing with our team. Thank you again for choosing Street Food Man. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your friends again for another local adventure next time you visit Ho Chi Minh City. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
What an amazing way to experience HCMC! My family (2 adults and 2 teens) booked a private motorcycle food tour and could not have had a better time. Our lead guide Thuy and her team Khanh, Clara and Criss were really the best. Of course we ate a lot of amazing food (it is a food tour after all!) but the best bit of the whole experience was how Thuy and her team treated us as if we were long-lost friends visiting from out of town, they helped us get to know the city, to explore its neighbourhoods and feel like locals whizzing around on scooters in the crazy HCMC traffic. My whole family felt safe, very well looked after and of course very full 😁 100% recommend!
Dear Matthew, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your family’s experience with us. We are delighted to hear that the motorbike food tour was such a memorable part of your time in Ho Chi Minh City. We are especially happy to know that Thuy, Khanh, Clara, and Criss made your family feel like old friends visiting the city. Creating a warm and personal experience is very important to us, and we love helping our guests discover local neighborhoods, authentic food, and everyday life in Saigon from a local perspective. It also means a great deal to us that your whole family felt safe and well looked after while enjoying the excitement of exploring the city by motorbike. We will certainly share your kind words with Thuy and the entire team. Thank you again for choosing Street Food Man and for your 100% recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back for another delicious and memorable adventure in the future. Best regards, Vinny Vi (Founder of Street Food Man)
