• Cà Zone - Nguyễn Trãi - The journey begins at Ca Zone Cafe, a newly established cafe nestled within a vintage residential apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. The visit aims to explore and understand the concept of a “Cafe Apartment,” a significant aspect of Vietnamese cafe culture, its origins, and its influence on Vietnam’s cafe scene, as well as its future. This is also an opportunity to sample various types of Vietnamese coffee, including Hue Salted Foam Coffee, Egg Coffee from Hanoi, and Lemon Coffee. The discussion will cover the origins of these coffee types and the reasons why modern cafes are updating these traditional recipes. The visit concludes with insights into the significance of Robusta Coffee, Vietnam’s primary coffee bean, as the country is the world’s largest exporter of Robusta Coffee, and how it is evolving.
• Tao Dan Park - Tao Dan Park boasts a rich history dating back to the 1860s when the French began their invasion of Vietnam. Situated just behind the Reunification Palace, the park was renovated concurrently with the Palace’s reconstruction by the French. In 1869, the French separated Tao Dan land from the Reunification Palace garden and constructed Miss Cawell Street between them, now known as Huyen Tran Princess.

Visitors can enjoy the sights, scenes, and sounds of a typical morning in Saigon here.

• Ben Thanh Market - A short 10-minute walk leads to Ben Thanh Market, one of Saigon’s oldest surviving structures and a significant city symbol. As the second-largest indoor wet market in Ho Chi Minh City, it hosts over a thousand vendors offering everything from food to clothing, souvenirs, and more. Visitors can meet a young Vietnamese coffee stall owner who is modernizing the traditional “Ca Phe Vot” or “Stocking Coffee” and sample this unique coffee while enjoying local snacks, fruits, and more. Tourists can also shop and admire the market’s architecture while experiencing the vibrant commercial activities that define Vietnam.
• MamaPho - The Home of Pho (Saigon Pearl) - For an early dinner, the destination is MamaPho, where six different types of Pho from across Vietnam, from North to South, are on offer. The menu includes popular Beef Pho, deep-fried Pho Puffs, Stir-Fried Pho (typically found only in Northern Vietnam), and steam-fried pho rolls. The experience delves into the essence of Pho, its significance in Vietnamese cuisine, its history, the essential components of a delicious bowl of Pho, and how to recognize a quality bowl of Pho.

• Snacks included
• Lunch provided
• Tea and coffee available

Explore hidden café apartments that offer a glimpse into Vietnam’s unique café and coffee culture, and visit one of Saigon’s oldest and largest markets to gain insight into Vietnam’s rich, vibrant, and distinctive food culture. This curated signature tour not only reveals what to eat but also explains its significance and future direction.

Anticipate delicious food, great vibes, and refreshing drinks, along with plenty of learning, industry insights, personal interactions with tastemakers, and intriguing historical and cultural tidbits, all packed into an exciting afternoon.

The tour begins at a newly-opened café apartment that modernizes traditional Vietnamese coffees, providing an opportunity to discuss Vietnamese coffee and its unique café culture influenced by the French. Next, enjoy an experiential journey witnessing one of Vietnam’s oldest brewing methods in the heart of Saigon’s oldest wet market, followed by tasting a variety of popular Vietnamese snacks and tidbits.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.