Eat Like a Local: Saigon Michelin-selected Street Food by scooter

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Eat Like a Local: Saigon Michelin-selected Street Food by scooter — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

the signature of Saigon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Ride pillion through Saigon's hidden alleys and eat where locals really eat — authentic street food, secret neighborhoods and unforgettable flavors with a friendly local guide.

Choose your appetite:

Easy ride of 2-hour back of bike experience : Food and drink are not included
Local Foodie (Standard): 3+ authentic dishes + fresh sugarcane juice
Iconic Saigon (Signature): 4+ signature dishes — broken rice, bánh mì, bánh xèo — + Vietnamese coffee

Along the way you'll explore a historic Tet-era apartment block, the colorful Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and real coffee culture. Small, private and personalized — safe for first-time riders.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Toward Local

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–55 years) · Seniors (56–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: High-quality helmet
Included: Bottled water
Included: Free pick up and drop off at your hotel (district 1 and district 3)
Included: Friendly and professional guides
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Raincoat (if needed)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

2 hours

The Food Tour program offers a diverse array of options, aiming to facilitate visitors in experiencing the local attractions and cuisine of Ho Chi Minh City, tailored to their budget and preferences.

1. For Basic option: tourists will enjoy Vietnamese bagetuette + Steamed rice roll and 1 sugarcane juice -you can choose normal driver or Aodai rider to do the tour

2. For Standard option: Tourists will enjoy over 3 dishes and 1 sugarcane Juice on the tour - you can choose tour guide or Aodai rider to do the tour

3. For Iconic option:Tourists will enjoy over 3 signature food in HCMC such as Brokern rice, Banh Mi, Banh Xeo and drink 1 local coffee - you can choose tour guide or Aodai rider to do the tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Passing by

The itinerary could be altered due to the possibility of the restaurant being closed or the attraction undergoing maintenance.
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

20 min

You can get into the classic authentic atmosphere of the local life and cultures of Saigonese with one of the oldest apartments "Nguyen Thien Thuat" built-in 1968.
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

20 min

Have a chance to make a beautiful shape with a lotus flower by yourself (the national flower of Vietnam) and know more about the cultures of buying and using flowers of the locals.
Ho Chi Minh City

Passing by

Convenient drop-off at your hotel or in any famous spots in the center such as City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Pink Church, Opera House, Coffee Apartment, etc

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Silverland Min Hotel
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Minh Anh Go Vap Hotel
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Huong Sen Hotel
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel

and 323 more pickup points

PICK UP INFORMATION:

Please note we offer only free pick-up for all the hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or at the meeting point (Saigon Opera House).

If tourists stay out of those destinations, we will surcharge 5 USD pax by the operator on the service using day

On the public holiday in Vietnam we will surcharge 100% for 2-hour tour and 50% for other tours, payable onsite:

Lunar New Year (27th of January 2025 - 9th of February 2025)

April 7

April 30 - May 1

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Dec 31 - Jan 1

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Iconic + Michelin-select food

Duration: 4 hours

Food on tour: 1. Rice vermicelli noodles

2. Broken rice

3. Crispy Vietnamese Rice pancake

4. Coffee

Note: this option will mix iconic food and Michelin-selected food stall

Pickup included
Iconic + Michelin private opt

Duration: 4 hours

Food on tour: 1. Rice vermicelli noodles

2. Broken rice

3. Crispy Vietnamese Rice pancake

4. Coffee

motorbike/ scooter

note: this option is private option for you

Pickup included
2-hour scooter experience

Duration: 2 hours

2-hour HCMC experience

Motorbike/ Scooter

This option exclude food drink

Pickup included
3 Speciality food no Michelin

Duration: 4 hours

Iconic Food in HCMC: 1. Tasty Broken Rice

2. Vietnamese Baguette

3. Coffee

4. Cripsy rice pancake

5. Dessert

Note: This option does not bring you to Michelin-selected but you will enjoy the best local food stall in HCMC

Pickup included
Local Eats no Michelin-select

Duration: 3 hours

3 authentic dishes: 1. Vietnamese Steamed rolls

2. Vietnamese Baguette

3. Grilled Banana sticky rice

4. Flan cake

4. fresh sugarcane juice

Motorbike/ Scooter

Note: This option does not include the Michelin-selected Food on the tour.

Pickup included
Michelin-selected Food

Duration: 4 hours

Michelin-selected food: 1. Rice Vermicelli Noodles with BBQ grilled pork

2. Chicken glass noodles soup

3. New york recommended coffee shop

Motorbike/ Scooter

Pickup included