A large number of local eateries at night markets and food areas have attracted lots of Saigonese when the sun has fallen. Local people love to gather, eat and drink together. What is the best choice for tourists when the sun goes down? Wandering famous areas and streets in the city? Eating at well-known restaurants?
A Private Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike is a great offer. You will have a chance to go out of District 1 and reach other hidden districts from tourists. And the best part is enjoying a wide range of delicious Saigon foods on this immersive saigon night food tour by scooter. Guide becomes friend and Ho Chi Minh City becomes home.
Why to go at night? Ho Chi Minh City is a non-sleeping city, while it may not be as bright and shiny during the day, the city is covered by a new coat at night. It becomes more and more splendid and elegant with twinkling street lights and traffic lines. Because Saigon day is just too hot, the cooler night air offers an ideal time to drive around and experience the best street food in Ho Chi Minh City at night.
Highlights of Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike
Try the most flavorful dishes that Saigon and Vietnam has to offer on this authentic saigon street food tour by motorbike! We have a variety of dishes to tickle your taste buds.
1st stop: Popular local eatery in the alley
- Pan-fried scrambled egg rice cake & Dumplings at over 30-year-old Bot Chien restaurant
- OR Vietnamese Pancake & Khot cake
2nd stop: Try good Vietnamese noodle soup
- Beef noodle soup OR Crab noodle soup
3rd stop: Ho Thi Ky flower & Cambodian market
- Vietnamese pizza (Grilled rice paper with toppings) at one of the busiest Saigon night food markets
4th stop: Ngo Gia Tu old apartment building & street food area & a dessert shop since 1975
- Coconut ice cream OR Vietnamese beef stew dish with bread
5th stop: Seafood stop.
- Steamed clam with lemongrass
- Grilled scallop with green onion oil
- Grilled Shrimp with chili (or Stir-fried noodles with beef)
- Fertilized duck egg if you dare enough
- Local beer
- Non-seafood dishes are available like BBQ meat if you can’t eat seafood and snail
Bonus hidden places
- Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings
- Through lots of hidden alleys
Tour information
Price $40 USD
- Child from 3 to 5 years: 50% off
- Child from 6 to 8 years: 30% off
Start time At your wish, 5:30 PM recommended
Duration 4 hours
Payment method
Pay in advance or cash at the end of the tour in USD or VND. We accept Visa, Master & JCB cards.
Inclusion
- English speaking guide
- Free hotel pickup and drop off in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. Extra fee $5 USD if out of listed districts.
- Motorbike, high-quality helmet, fuel, rain poncho (if needed)
- All foods & drinks
- Pictures from your tour (emailed later)
- Free cancellation within 24 hours.
For a comprehensive overview of Ho Chi Minh City, we recommend combining your evening culinary adventure with a daytime exploration. Consider booking the Saigon Unseen tour to discover hidden daytime gems.
If you prefer exploring on foot, check out our Ho Chi Minh Walking Food Tour. For a unique experience with female riders in traditional dress, our AoDai Foodie scooter tour is highly recommended!
Planning to see the historical sites tomorrow? Join our Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full Day trip.
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Memories of Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike
Itinerary of Private Night 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 of Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike, we hop on the motorbike. The guide makes sure you are ok on the motorbike before weaving around the main streets and narrow alleyways to see the city.
1st stop: We stop at a local eatery in an alley for the best Xeo pancake and Khot mini pancake. The guide shows you how the skillful fry round and flat rice cake until the crust becomes crispy and it make the sound “Sizz”. Another choice is Fried cake and Dumplings at an over 30 year restaurant. This is a must-try on any saigon night street food tour.
2nd stop: After that, we reach a restaurant to enjoy bowls of noodle soup with lots of amazing toppings, herbs and vegetables, and dipping sauce. We will teach you how Vietnamese people eat noodles and broth with chopsticks and spoons.
3rd stop: We stop at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, the largest flower market in Saigon and renowned as the non-sleeping Saigon night food market, after passing past Nguyen Thien Thuat buildings constructed in the 1960s. You have the opportunity to stroll among flower shops with hundreds of vibrant and fragrant flowers as you arrive here. You can immerse yourself in local culture by exploring the Cambodian Saigon night food market concealed in Ho Thi Ky. There, you can learn how to cook Vietnamese pizza and take pleasure in the fragrant, crispy cake made from rice paper and a variety of toppings, a true highlight of our saigon night food tour by motorbike.
4th stop: It’s time to weave through Saigon streets to go to the Ngo Gia Tu buildings – one of the city’s oldest residential complexes. The neighborhood is overrun with crowded nighttime street food stalls that are popular with locals. You can try Vietnamese-style beef stew or coconut ice cream at a dessert shop that has been around since 1975.
5th stop: We then proceed to District 4, a small but very busy island district that is divided from the rest of the city by channels and rivers. The former crime boss Nam Cam used to run the mafia in this region, but there is no more crime and it has recently turned into a foodie’s paradise. We tour the Xom Chieu market, one of the best night street food marketplaces with a huge selection of stalls, meals, and active street vendors. If you’re looking for the best night saigon street food tour experience, this district is unparalleled.
The last and greatest destination is a restaurant in Vinh Khanh snail street where a large group of local dinners eat, drink, and converse amicably outside. There, we eat the most well-liked delicacies like the grilled scallop with green onion oil, roasted ca na snail with salt, and steamed clam with lemongrass. We make sure that eating the snail and shellfish dishes will be enjoyable. We are happy to assist you in cracking and eating a fertilized duck egg if you are brave enough to attempt one.
We will order fantastic meet dishes for you if you cannot eat shellfish. Additionally, we drink some local beer and clap “1,2,3 dzo” like natives. Let your new friends and you experience “Nhau” and “Snail eating” culture.
Lastly, the guide returns you to your hotel. It is time to say goodbye, Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike ends but memories last forever.
You are welcomed to customize the tour program (INCLUDING TOUR ROUTE AND FOODS) at your wish because this is a private tour. We can accommodate all food allergies, dietary restrictions, and vegetarians. Let us know your idea when you book the tour or on the tour. You can also request a female or male guide for your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to start the Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike?
We recommend starting the tour around 5:30 PM. This allows you to experience the transition from day to night, avoid the peak heat, and arrive at the night markets just as they become lively.
Is this tour suitable for vegetarians or people with food allergies?
Absolutely! Because this is a private tour, we can fully customize the menu to accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and any specific food allergies. Just let us know your requirements when booking.
What districts will we visit during the saigon night food tour by scooter?
You will travel beyond the typical tourist areas of District 1. Our route weaves through hidden alleys and local neighborhoods in Districts 3, 4, 5, and 10, giving you an authentic taste of Ho Chi Minh City at night.
Do I need to know how to ride a motorbike?
No, you do not need to know how to ride. Our experienced and licensed guides will safely drive you on their motorbikes while you sit on the back and enjoy the sights and smells of the city.
What if it rains during the tour?
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate, so occasional evening rain is normal. We provide high-quality rain ponchos for all our guests. Often, the rain passes quickly, and the wet streets make the city lights look even more beautiful!
