Highlights of Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night:
- Witness the nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a motorbike
- Have a huge variety of food with 9 different dishes and unlimited drinks at famous food stalls
- Explore hidden alleys of street food and immerse yourself in the local life
- Understand more about Vietnamese food culture and the interesting stories behind each dish
- Fid down how to prepare Vietnamese rice pancakes, coconut ice cream, and grilled banana cakes from the local chefs
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
What to expect on Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
With Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night, you will experience Ho Chi Minh City at night and enjoy the best street food. You will meet your local guides in the evening and join thousands of other motorbikes while you ride through the colorful city streets.
You will stop to enjoy some banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake) and banh khot (mini pancake), and learn how they are made by a chef with over 20 years of experience. Climb up to the top of old buildings and see the contrasting architectural style between the modern and the traditional. You will also get to visit a local pagoda which was built inside an old apartment by a female monk.
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
You will visit the biggest night flower market and soak up the wonderful bouquets. You will take a short stroll around the area, and get a special gift from your guide. You will travel deep into a true maze of the local market to enjoy authentic food which is banana girdle cake, banh trang nuong (Saigon pizza), or grilled beef lemongrass skewers.
You will come to District 5 and pass a street famous for its oil paintings. You will stop at a local restaurant to savor some bun cha (grilled pork with noodles, Hanoi style), known as “Obama Noodles” after President Obama and Anthony Bourdain tried them in 2016.
You will travel into District 10, where the city’s street food scene really thrives. You will get to enjoy buds with a heavenly dish of coconut ice cream at a shop established in 1975. You will also watch the owner prepares some coconut ice cream right before your eyes. You will take a spin around the city for enticing views of the nightlife, and visit the hustle and bustle of fashion Street. You will squeeze through narrow alleyways that cars can’t access, and journey along the banks of the Saigon River. You should wear something comfortable and cool. T-shirts, Shorts, and light pants are also suitable with a welcoming breeze.
The tour will end in District 4, where you will enjoy a seafood meal of 3 different dishes and an authentic food challenge (if you are allergic to seafood, it will be replaced by BBQ meat). You can try some balut (boiled, fertilized egg) if you dare, and enjoy a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee, and coconut milk. You will wash it all down with a local beer or soft drink, mineral water, and homemade Vietnamese rice wine, which is distilled in Street Food Man Vinny’s village.
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
What’s Included in Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
- Private tour
- Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation in districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10 or at the Opera House
- All food and drinks during the tour
- Transportation by motorbikes, including fuel and a high-quality, open-face helmet
- English-speaking drivers
- Pictures from your tour
- Rain poncho (if needed)
- Accident insurance
- Hand sanitizer
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night excluded
- Personal items
Know Before You Go
You should leave your handbags, passports, and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping.
What should bring
You will bring cameras with you, but take extra care of them to avoid theft.
Clothing recommendations
You should wear something comfortable and cool. T-shirts, Shorts, and light pants are also suitable.
Note: You can inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have.
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
Motorbike Ho Chi Minh Food Tour by Night
