Saigon Back Alleys Tour: Explore Local Life with Street Food Tastings
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3,364 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
Embark on a Saigon Back Alleys Tour and experience the authentic local life of Vietnam. Explore hidden gems, indulge in street food tastings, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saigon Back Alley Tours - We will pick you up by motorbike at your accommodation then walk, eat and explore deeply to Saigon’s real life through the craziness of Saigon’s traffic.\n*The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls.\nLet’s do the 8 must-do to immerse yourself to local culture hidden in the back alleys:\nTasting 1 # Bun Bo Hue: Start your appetite with the famous beef noodle soup \nTasting 2 # Have a bit of walk and try some BBQ pork with rice noodle on the way \nTasting 3 # Try out the famous Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich at a place with tradition \nTasting 4 # Get refreshed with sugar cane drink! \nTasting 5 # Go to the best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce\nTasting 6 # Enjoy a Saigon beer on the terrace of a local restaurant. \nTasting 7 # Banh Xeo- Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake: crispy pancake with a lot of flavors from herbs and sauce: Sit back and relax while watching your sizzling cake being done in front of your eyes \nTasting 8 # It’s time for dessert! They call it Sweet Soup Dessert and you are in for a treat. \n\nEnd the experience with a lot of fun and delicious street foods, you will get to know about local life when sit down and exchange stories with your local friends.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Food tasting
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
⭐Caution: We do not cater to typical tourist attractions.
⭐Plain and simple, yet authentic
⭐Your wellbeing is our primary concern! We provide safe and responsible drivers
⭐The price includes everything, from the tour to the tastings
We will collect you via motorbike from your location and then you will experience the local lifestyle through walking, eating, and in-depth exploration:
Engage yourself in local culture by performing these 8 essential activities:
1.Navigating the labyrinth of Saigon’s back alleys
2.Banh Xeo: Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake, distinctive due to its blend of herbs and one-of-a-kind sauce
3.Bun Thit Nuong:Grilled Pork with Rice noodle, acclaimed southern dish
4.Banh Cuon-Steamed rice roll: Get hands-on experience in making steamed rolls with minced pork and mushroom
5.Chuoi Nuong: Grilled Banana & coconut milk, a creation that melds the mildly sweet and salty taste of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce
6.Bun Bo Hue: Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Now is your chance to sample the renowned broth that has been mastered for decades
7.Dessert Time: Would you prefer coconut ice cream or flan with caramel?
8.Surprise!
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or via Whatsapp)
- Free pick up in District 1,3, 4, 5. Small extra pick up fee of 120.000-150.000VND (5-7USD) per person for the other districts.
- This tour is only for guest weight less than 120kg (265lbs). If you are 100-120kg (220-265lbs) please let me know after booking.
- If you are afraid of being on the motorbikes, we have a food tour option by car and walking, check it when you choose the date.
Location
Saigon Back Alley Tours
200/25A Xom Chieu Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Anzydrkn
May 16, 2024
I couldn’t recommend this tour enough!! - My partner, Jarrod and I, did this street food tour on our first night in Saigon and it was incredible! Led by knowledgeable local guides, the tour offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of Vietnamese cuisine. Each stop unveils a new flavour, allowing you to savour the diverse tastes and textures that define Vietnamese cooking.
One of the highlights of the tour is the opportunity to interact with local vendors and chefs, gaining insight into the traditional techniques and ingredients that make Vietnamese cuisine so unique.
The Vietnamese pancake and Vietnamese pizza were my personal favourites!
Don’t skip this tour when in HCM!
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Jarrodd192
May 16, 2024
Great Experience - I cannot recommend this food tour in Ho Chi Minh City highly enough! My partner, Anya, and I had an unforgettable experience, thanks to our two amazing student guides.
From the moment we met, their enthusiasm and knowledge were evident. They took us to some of the city's best restaurants, where we tasted an incredible variety of Vietnamese cuisines. Both students had a deep understanding of the food and culture, and we learned so much from them.
Each stop on the tour offered a new and delicious surprise, and the guides were always ready with fascinating facts and stories about the dishes we were enjoying. They were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable.
If you're in Ho Chi Minh City, don't miss this tour. It's a perfect way to immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine, and a unique experience that Anya and I will cherish forever!
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E9350crjeannec
May 14, 2024
To like - Really a great experience for our first day in Saigon! Recommended by a friend, this food tour of around 4 hours is really the best way to not feel like too much of a tourist, to eat dishes you would never have thought you would eat, and to learn lots of interesting fun facts about life and culture here. Our two guides were adorable, two 21-year-old students, with whom we had great discussions reminiscent of the Erasmus years! Thanks to them!
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Alison_h
May 14, 2024
Brilliant!!! - Will was an absolutely brilliant tour guide.
We saw the areas of Vietnam we would never have imagined.
The food he selected for us was varied, plentiful and delicious. It has given us confidence to know what to purchase in future.
Will's local knowledge was second to none and he was thoroughly interesting.
As well, Will was vibrant, positive, upbeat and a lot of fun.
Thank you so so much.
We loved this evening!!
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Jairibarra13
May 14, 2024
Must do food tour - A great food tour experience! Thảo and the rest of the guys are great and very friendly! More than a tour, feels like old friends willing to show you their y city and culture! All the food was amazing and tasty! Lots of hidden gems and lot of learning of the city! Worth it at all!
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Kate_b
May 11, 2024
Lovely tour - We had a lovely experience with Phi. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the different dishes and was a very pleasant host. We tried so many things and explored areas we wouldn't have otherwise.
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Tourist00724264318
May 10, 2024
Fun Tour of Ho Chi Minh City - Great time and tour by Hung and his friends. Saw some really interesting parts of the city and got to try lots of street food. We couldn’t eat it all. Riding on the back of the motorbikes was also fun. Highly recommend.
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Andrew_f
May 10, 2024
Fun Tour of Saigon - This tour was a great time. Hung and his 3 friends took us to a variety of fun places. It was a lot of different street foods, and in the end we couldn’t eat it all. Riding on the back of the motorbikes was a blast. Great experience with great guides. Highly recommend.
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Lionb631
May 10, 2024
Fun tour! - Really nice experience. Tasty food and even greater people. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting Ho Chi Minh
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Williammn4182sq
May 10, 2024
Couldn’t recommend enough! - Our food tour with local students Tony and Jackie around Ho Chi Minh City was an absolute blast! Riding through the city on scooters added an extra thrill to the experience. Tony and Jackie were so friendly showing us around their hometown. They took us to hidden food spots and local attractions we would have never found on own. We left with full bellies and a newfound appreciation for Ho Chi Minh City. Tony and Jackie, thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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