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Three friends seated at a small outdoor table, smiling and reaching toward drinks on a night street in Ho Chi Minh City
Courtyard gathering with diners seated on red plastic chairs at a Ho Chi Minh City restaurant on an AN Tours Vietnam outing
Two diners at a Ho Chi Minh City eatery table enjoying fresh herbs and handheld rice-paper rolls during street food
Street food stall under a canopy with two vendors preparing dishes at a cooking counter in Ho Chi Minh City
Group posing inside a Ho Chi Minh City food shop, with takeaway cups and plates arranged on the counter for street food
Assorted Vietnamese street-food plates on a table in Ho Chi Minh City, with grilled meats, salad greens, and small soup cups
Soft-boiled egg with herbs on a blue-and-white plate, with a blurred appetiser dish behind during a foodie tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Three friends seated at a small outdoor table, smiling and reaching toward drinks on a night street in Ho Chi Minh City
Courtyard gathering with diners seated on red plastic chairs at a Ho Chi Minh City restaurant on an AN Tours Vietnam outing
Two diners at a Ho Chi Minh City eatery table enjoying fresh herbs and handheld rice-paper rolls during street food
Street food stall under a canopy with two vendors preparing dishes at a cooking counter in Ho Chi Minh City
Group posing inside a Ho Chi Minh City food shop, with takeaway cups and plates arranged on the counter for street food
Assorted Vietnamese street-food plates on a table in Ho Chi Minh City, with grilled meats, salad greens, and small soup cups
Soft-boiled egg with herbs on a blue-and-white plate, with a blurred appetiser dish behind during a foodie tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Cook’s hands slide two pizzas onto a blazing grill rack for a Ho Chi Minh City private dining experience
Back-of-street kitchen in Ho Chi Minh City under red and green tarps, with a cook at the counter and a dog nearby
Diners seated at a red table on a Ho Chi Minh City side street, under warm lantern lights during a street food stop
Hawker stall in Ho Chi Minh City with a vendor frying at a busy counter, stacks of plates and bowls ready for service
Ho Chi Minh City night alley lined with parked motorbikes and a small street stall banner for a guided street food walk
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Smiling vendor and guest cooking at a steaming griddle at a street stall in Ho Chi Minh City on an AN Tours Vietnam tour
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Travellers seated on red plastic stools at the Mỹ 4B street eatery in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing snacks at night
Two travellers sit at a Ho Chi Minh City outdoor food table, holding rice-paper wraps and dipping through fresh herbs for lunch
A group of diners gathers around a small table in Ho Chi Minh City at night, sharing drinks and street snacks close together
Street food stall in Ho Chi Minh City with people gathered by cooking pots beneath a colourful banner during a foodie tour
A street-food guide stands and talks to a seated group inside a Ho Chi Minh City eatery, with a hot counter behind
Two diners smiling at a Vietnamese restaurant table in Ho Chi Minh City, posing with thumbs up beside bowls of appetisers
Street BBQ stall in Ho Chi Minh City at night, with a cook grilling on a griddle while diners stand nearby watching
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Bowl of shredded vegetable salad with herbs and carrot strands in a white dish on a table during a foodie tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Street vendor preparing food at a night stall in Ho Chi Minh City, reaching into the counter area with cooking tools
Hands assembling rice paper with shredded fillings and vermicelli on a herb-covered table during a Ho Chi Minh City cooking lesson
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Street Food in Saigon’s Hidden Neighbourhoods (and a Little Cooking)

Uncover Saigon's vibrant culinary scene like a true insider
5.0
|19 Reviews
Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 20 guests
Eat in hidden districts and make your own spring rolls
Most Saigon food tours stay in tourist areas. This one takes you where locals actually eat. Your guide will take you beyond the usual tourist districts into neighbourhoods like District 7 or District 10, where Saigon’s everyday food scene really comes alive. Most visitors never make it here.You’ll hop between small stalls, fruit shops and hidden side streets, tasting a wide range of Vietnamese dishes — from fresh tropical fruit to nostalgic childhood desserts and creative twists on classic bánh mì. One of the most fun stops is a mini cooking session, where you’ll learn how to roll Vietnamese spring rolls the proper way and make your own to eat.Along the way your guide shares stories about Vietnamese food culture, local life and the small details you’d normally miss walking these streets alone. Expect lots of food stops, plenty of laughs, and the feeling of discovering a side of Saigon most travellers never see.You definitely won’t leave hungry.What to ExpectEngage in a unique mini-cooking class, whipping up local dishes with expert guidance.Stroll through bustling wet markets, a hubbub of exotic sights and flavors.Indulge in a hidden local dessert, a sweet treat that sparks nostalgic memories for every Vietnamese child.Discover a trendy food favourite among Vietnamese youth, a taste sensation not typically known by tourists.NoteTaxi fare to and from the walking location is not included, ranging from 50,000 to 120,000 VND per way.

Experience highlights

What You’ll be Doing

Unique mini-cooking class, Culinary expedition Saigon with flavours, stories, and local spots without a single other tourist
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What’s Included

English-speaking tour guide
All food and drinks during the tour
Mini cooking class
Pictures from your tour
Pick-up/ drop-off (Districts 1, 3, 4)
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Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from District 1, Ho Chi Minh City(District 1, Vietnam)
  • Start time is flexible. Do let us know which time you prefer
  • Notes: If your hotel is not in District 1, 3, 4, please come to the Saigon Opera House
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End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
05:30PM - 08:30PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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Experience the real Vietnam with us, where you go beyond typical tourist spots into the heart of local life. Start your day in a quaint village, learning to make traditional rice paper, and spend your afternoon exploring ancient, hidden temples. With us, you're not just visiting; you're part of the community. Join us for unforgettable journeys that let you see, feel, and truly understand Vietnam like a local.
Experience: 9 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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