Our Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike is the best way to start your day in the bustling city. It is a true blessing to wake up in the morning to a brand new day… a day for opportunity… a day to experience the unexpected. It’s the perfect starter once you hit Saigon to zip through the city with our beautiful guides in the early morning, enjoying an authentic Saigon breakfast tour.
Anyone who travels to Saigon may be surprised by the crazy traffic with hundreds of motorbikes on the streets. Weaving through the crowded main roads and quiet small alleys, you can stop anywhere to see, smell, touch, and eat. Certainly, the biggest part of this tour is eating. Just spend your whole morning eating local foods and learning more about Vietnamese and authentic Ho Chi Minh morning street food cuisine.
Highlights of Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike
In just half a day, you will explore 7 districts, 3 markets, 2 street food areas, 6 famous restaurants & food stalls, and taste up to 10 specialty dishes.
1st stop: 50-year-old Banh cuon restaurant
- Stuffed pancake
2nd stop: Over 20-year Chuoi nep nuong stall
- Grilled banana in sticky rice
3rd stop: Over 80-year-old coffee shop
- Learn how to brew and drink unique “Vot” coffee
4th stop: Over 20-year Com tam restaurant
- Broken rice with grilled pork
5th stop: Over 20-year Banh xeo restaurant
- Crispy Vietnamese pancake
6th stop: A famous dessert restaurant
- Flan cake or Coconut jelly
Bonus hidden places
- Thich Quang Duc Memorial
- Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings
- Ho Thi Ky flower market
Tour information
Price $40 USD $45 -10% off
- Child from 3 to 6 years: 28 USD
- Child from 7 to 10 years: 40 USD
Start time At your wish, 8:00 AM recommended
Duration 4 hours
Payment method
- Pay in advance or at the end of the tour in USD or VND cash. We accept
Inclusion
- Travel insurance, high-quality helmet
- Free hotel pickup and drop off in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. (Extra fee $3 USD if out of listed districts).
- English speaking guide
- Motorbike, fuel, rain poncho (if needed)
- All foods & drinks
- Pictures from your tour (emailed later)
- Free cancellation
Book Now Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike
Text us via webchat or email vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com to book this Saigon breakfast tour and get our quick response as well as confirmation if you get bored of filling the booking form and waiting for our response.
Itinerary of Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike
Our talented guide with the motorbike picks you up at your hotel (or any location requested by you). After a short riding instruction and program introduction, we hop on the motorbike. The guide makes sure you are perfectly comfortable on the motorbike before weaving around the main streets and narrow alleyways to see the city.
1st stop of Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike: We stop at the over 50-year-old Banh cuon Hai Nam – one of the oldest and most famous places to eat Stuffed Vietnamese pancake. The guide shows you how the skillful cook carefully steams the thin cake on a large flat cloth.
2nd stop: We drive to a small street food stall which is over 20 years old to learn how they wrap and grill one of the top Saigon street foods – Grilled banana & sticky rice in banana leaves.
3rd stop: It is a big chance to stop at Cheo Leo cafe – an 80-year-old coffee shop hidden in an alley and famous for its distinct “Vot” coffee. There you sit around a table, take a rest, enjoy the drink and chat leisurely with the guide as a friend like locals do. You also learn how to make a cup of “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner of the coffee shop.
4th stop of Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike: Stopping at a long-standing Broken rice restaurant, we see how they grill pork on charcoal, buy a generous portion of Broken rice and eat it at our next stop. Broken rice should definitely not be missed on a Saigon food tour because it is a staple specialty food of the city. It is a perfect blend of broken rice, grilled pork, cucumber, pickles, green onion oil, and sweet and sour fish sauce dip.
5th stop: We stop to eat again 🙂 at an over 20-year-old restaurant renowned as one of the Top 5 Places to eat Vietnamese pancake in Saigon. The guide shows you how the cook skillfully makes thin, large, and crispy pancakes, and how to wrap the cake in fresh vegetables to eat.
6th stop of Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike: Next, we head to a non-touristy dessert stall where you can choose to eat an amazing Saigon dessert – a smooth, tender, lightly sweet, and rich Flan cake topped with shaved ice and bold Vietnamese coffee.
Lastly, the guide returns you to your hotel. It is time to say goodbye; the Morning Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike ends, but the wonderful memories last forever.
You are welcome to customize the tour program (INCLUDING TOUR ROUTE AND FOODS) at your wish because this is a 100% private tour. We can comfortably accommodate all food allergies, dietary restrictions, and vegetarians. Let us know your ideas when you book the tour or on the tour itself. You can also specifically request a female or male guide for your tour.
If you prefer to explore the city’s neon lights later in the day, check out our highly-rated Saigon After Dark tour, or continue your daytime adventures with our Cu Chi Tunnels & HCMC Full Day excursion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose a morning food tour instead of an evening one?
A morning food tour is perfect for travelers who want to beat the afternoon heat, have free evenings, or simply love a hearty breakfast. You will get to taste classic morning staples like broken rice and stuffed pancakes when they are freshest.
Is it safe to ride a motorbike in the morning traffic?
Yes! Our guides are highly experienced and licensed drivers. Morning traffic in Saigon is actually a fascinating spectacle, and our guides know exactly how to navigate it safely while you sit comfortably as a passenger.
What if I cannot eat all the food provided?
Don’t worry! We encourage you to eat at your own pace and only consume what you feel comfortable with. Our generous tastings are meant to give you a comprehensive flavor profile of the city, not to overwhelm you.
Can this breakfast tour be customized for vegetarians or vegans?
Absolutely. Since this is a private tour, we can easily swap out meat dishes like grilled pork for delicious vegetarian alternatives. Just inform us at vietnambookingtoursvn@gmail.com when you book.
Do I need to bring my own helmet or rain gear?
No, everything is provided. We supply high-quality, sanitized helmets for your safety, as well as large rain ponchos just in case there is a sudden morning shower.