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The 15 Best Food Tours in Vietnam

92 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Hanoi and Saigon are eaten from a plastic stool or the back of a motorbike. The 15 below cover both, with prices that will surprise you and a note on which ones ride and which ones walk.

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s major sights
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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

1.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride through Hanoi in a vintage army-style jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. You will visit backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and a local cafe for food and drinks. Guides such as Finn, Louis, Tuna, and Danny are known for lively storytelling.

“This is a 10/10 tour. Louis , Mason and our drivers were outstanding. The whole tour from start to finish was amazing. Our tour had lunch included which was spring rolls , rice paper rolls and a Bahn mi for starters and then a noodle soup for maRead more”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Grilled banana brings a sweet and smoky turn
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

2.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28

Spend four hours behind a licensed Saigon driver, eating dishes such as bún bò Huế, bánh khọt, bánh mì, and grilled banana with sticky rice. You’ll visit Districts 3 and 10, the flower market, Cambodian Market, and local apartment blocks. Female drivers, vegetarian menus, and car options are available.

“I don’t often give 5 stars but this deserves all 5. We had a small group (6). All of the food was new to me and I will be ordering these next I’m at a restaurant. I only have good things to say about this Food Tour”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Ba Dinh Square puts the city in context
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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

3.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and local driver, stopping at backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, and a distinctive cafe for food and drinks. Guides such as Seven, Louis, Mason, and Oggy add history, local stories, and plenty of practical help.

“Very safe and friendly riders. Amazing experience. Great local food experience. Took us for a walk through local market and anything we were interested in Mason purchased for us. All inclusive.”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Dry chicken pho offers a different take
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

4.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Start near Bát Sứ Street for bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream. Your guide, such as Lucy, Mac, or Selena, explains the food and local life before taking you to Train Street for egg coffee and a possible train pass.

“Loved loved this tour! The Train Street experience was amazing and added with the food tour, wow! 🤩 Our guide Sarah was so knowledgable of the area and the food and made the tour so interesting. Every meal we tried was delicious!!! I would really recommend this tour 💜”

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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie - Starting at 41 Lương Văn Can in the Old Quarter
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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

5.Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,682 reviews · from $28

Spend about three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local foodie guide such as Mai, Bob, Minh, Lucky, or Nick. Taste several street dishes, visit a restaurant for lunch or dinner, and learn how to cross the city’s busy streets. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

“Walking tour through the old quarter with Nick, an enthusiastic, true foodie. Several stops for different dishes. All were delicious. Restrictions were accommodated. Definitely recommend!”

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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and the oyster stop
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

6.Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,066 reviews · from $37

Ride pillion with an English-speaking guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours of street food and city views. Expect grilled meat noodle salad, oysters, rice paper salad, barbecue, spring roll vermicelli, and stops at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Nguyen Trai Street, and the Nguyen Van Cu Bridge. Female Ao Dai riders require six hours’ notice.

“Fantastic experience, without doubt the best way to see HCMC is from the back of a motorbike. Got a real feel for the culture and interacted with local residents.”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - The first tastes: bun bo Hue and barbecue pork noodles
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

7.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45

Join Saigon Back Alley Tours for four hours of street food, local stories, and city rides by motorbike or car. Guides such as Long, Ted, Thu, and Peter lead you to small food stalls for banh mi, bun bo Hue, sugar cane drink, sweet soup, and more. Hotel pickup and vegetarian choices are available.

“Best thing we did in Ho Chi Minh! Hosts were brilliant. Both in the back of a motor bike each and got to see the sights as well as try the food”

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Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike - The first bowl: bún bò Huế in District 3
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Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike

8.Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,578 reviews · from $27

Ride pillion through four Ho Chi Minh City districts with an English-speaking guide and trained driver. Taste dishes such as bún bò Huế, bánh khọt, bánh mì, grilled oysters, sugarcane juice, flan, and Saigon beer while visiting local eateries, markets, and lesser-seen neighborhoods.

“The tour was a fantastic way to see the real Saigon - food was incredible and by the end, unable to finish everything on our plates. Thank you Ryan for a wonderful experience- would recommend to anyone!”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Starting with banh xeo and banh khot
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

9.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, Harry, or Thuy. Ride by taxi to local districts, walk between food stops, and try banh xeo, banh khot, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, rice wine, beer, and dessert.

“Wow what an experience Thuy and Jimmy what a pair, they taken care of us in every way. The foods were delicious and plenty of it. Must do experience when you are in Ho Chi Minh city.”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Meeting in Tong Duy Tan and entering the Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

10.Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Viet, Tony, Sunny, or Hoang, stopping for six local tastings before finishing at Train Street with a drink. Expect about 2.5 kilometers on foot, small local eateries, hidden lanes, and food that may be unfamiliar.

“So glad I booked this tour! We tried such a wide variety of dishes from very authentic local spots — and all were delicious! (There were even vegetarian options available.) Our guide also went above and beyond to give us the best experience and take us to a hidden gem part of train street. The whole experience was so informative, entertaining and yummy! All while getting to see and learn about Hanoi.”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City - Coconut juice at Le Van Tam Park
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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

11.Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,667 reviews · from $29

Spend four hours riding behind a local guide through Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for coconut juice, beef stew, grilled beef, bánh xèo, dessert, and more. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Jack, Peter, Ricky, and Alex add food tips, city stories, and careful scooter driving.

“We have been travelling around Asia for a few weeks and this was the best time we have had. So much thanks to our guides, Ben and Ricky, who were just fantastic. They were so friendly and knowledgable and looked after us so well. We felt so safe on the bikes with them as drivers and they explained all the dishes perfectly. I promise anyone who takes the tour will not regret it, especially if they are lucky enough to have Ben or Ricky as their guide. The value for money on this tour was brilliant. Thank you to all involved.”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Starting near Cafe Dinh on Cau Go Street
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

12.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Trung, Mary, or Tom. Try four to six local dishes, including banh xeo and banh cuon, then finish with a drink beside Train Street. Small-group and private options are available.

“The visit with Kien was really great. He is very kind, and take time to explain everything. We have a great time here. I truly recommande him !”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - District 10: flowers, night food, and a slower look at local life
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

13.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Join Street Food Man for a four-hour private motorbike tour through districts 3, 10, 5, and 4. Guides such as Albert, Thuy, Grace, and Eugene lead you to local food stalls, a flower market, a pagoda inside an apartment, and riverside sights. Food, drinks, helmets, photos, and hotel pickup are included.

“This was our first tour of the city and such a great experience. Albert and Katie were so friendly and took great care of us all night. They taught us about different foods we hadn’t tried before in different districts and we also learned lots about Saigon. I definitely recommend this tour - especially with Albert and Katie! 😀”

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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour - Bun cha, pho tron, and pho cuon
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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

14.[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,163 reviews · from $14Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ethan, Sarah, April, or Huy for a three-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Try bun cha, pho, banh mi, egg coffee, sticky-rice ice cream, and more, with optional Train Street and coffee-class upgrades.

“The food was delicious. I loved being able to go to local places where I could eat food that was traditional and well made. Our guide April was a great conversationalist and had a lot to say about Vietnamese culture and history.”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours - Bánh cuốn and the first taste of local Hanoi
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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

15.Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,734 reviews · from $69

Ride through Hanoi after dark with female drivers from Motorbike City Tours. You’ll sample bánh cuốn, bún chả, sweet and salty doughnuts, egg coffee, and a surprise dessert while visiting the Old Quarter, Long Biên Bridge, Ho Chi Minh memorial, and Train Street. Guides such as Happy, Linh, Simone, and Emma may lead the way.

“This tour was brilliant! I've tried many types of Vietnamese food before, so it was wonderful that my guide, Happy was able to customise the trip to allow me to try new things. She took me to a great range of places and explained the options thoroughly. As we drove around she was able to give me a tour of Hanoi, pointing out important landmarks and features. A highlight was train street where we sat for coffee and watched the train go by. I would 100% recommend this tour for foodies!”

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