Saigon Alley Food Walking Tour: 10 Must-Try Street Foods
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Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Khu Bàn Cờ - Chợ Vườn Chuối - Quận 3
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Walking (Transportation)
Vietnamese, English (Language)
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Tour description
To find out what Saigonese really eat, head into the alleys. This walking tour takes you through the maze of narrow alleyways in the Ban Co neighborhood and Vuon Chuoi Market (District 3), where decades-old eateries still cook using family recipes. You will not only eat but also hear the stories behind each dish.
Tour highlights:
- Savor 10 street foods: banh mi, banh cuon, broken rice, fried rice cake, banh khot, fresh spring rolls, sweet soup dessert, smoothies…
- Explore Vuon Chuoi Market – a popular afternoon market for locals
- A gentle walk of about 2 km, suitable for the whole family
- Vegetarian options available upon advance notice
Tour highlights:
- Savor 10 street foods: banh mi, banh cuon, broken rice, fried rice cake, banh khot, fresh spring rolls, sweet soup dessert, smoothies…
- Explore Vuon Chuoi Market – a popular afternoon market for locals
- A gentle walk of about 2 km, suitable for the whole family
- Vegetarian options available upon advance notice
Meeting point:
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Điểm hẹn tại Quận 3
Tập trung tại cổng chợ Vườn Chuối (Nguyễn Thiện Thuật, Quận 3) lúc 17:30
Detailed itinerary
17:30: Meet your guide at the gate of Vuon Chuoi Market, followed by an introduction to the itinerary and Saigon's street food culture.
17:45: Stroll through Vuon Chuoi Market, sampling hot steamed rice rolls (banh cuon), fresh spring rolls, and afternoon market snacks.
18:30: Weave through the Ban Co alleyways to savor broken rice with grilled pork chops (com tam) and mini savory pancakes (banh khot) at long-standing family-run eateries.
19:20: Try fried rice flour cakes (bot chien), banh mi, and sugarcane juice – iconic everyday favorites of Saigon locals.
20:10: Enjoy dessert featuring traditional sweet soup (che) and smoothies at a historic local stall while chatting with the owner.
21:00: Conclude the tour near Vuon Chuoi Market.
17:45: Stroll through Vuon Chuoi Market, sampling hot steamed rice rolls (banh cuon), fresh spring rolls, and afternoon market snacks.
18:30: Weave through the Ban Co alleyways to savor broken rice with grilled pork chops (com tam) and mini savory pancakes (banh khot) at long-standing family-run eateries.
19:20: Try fried rice flour cakes (bot chien), banh mi, and sugarcane juice – iconic everyday favorites of Saigon locals.
20:10: Enjoy dessert featuring traditional sweet soup (che) and smoothies at a historic local stall while chatting with the owner.
21:00: Conclude the tour near Vuon Chuoi Market.
Tour price includes
Local English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
10 food and beverage tastings at designated stops on the itinerary
Bottled mineral water, wet wipes
Travel insurance with maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/case
10 food and beverage tastings at designated stops on the itinerary
Bottled mineral water, wet wipes
Travel insurance with maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/case
Tour price excludes
Personal expenses: food and drinks outside the itinerary, shopping
10% VAT (if an invoice is required)
Tips for guide and driver (optional/at your discretion)
Hotel transfers to and from the meeting point
Alcoholic beverages
10% VAT (if an invoice is required)
Tips for guide and driver (optional/at your discretion)
Hotel transfers to and from the meeting point
Alcoholic beverages
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded.
Other notes
Image sources (Wikimedia Commons): jeffreyw – CC BY 2.0; Takeaway – CC BY-SA 3.0; No machine-readable author provided. J. Nguyen~commonswiki a – CC BY-SA 3.0; Tokeisan on Vietnamese Wikipedia – Public domain.
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 750,000 VND (est. ~$31.3) |
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