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Food and Drink in Vietnam: 15 Bookings Built Around Eating

168 tours  ·  from $10

Street stalls, cooking schools, coffee rooms and the odd dinner cruise, in one list. The 15 below are priced by what you actually eat, with the ones that end in a full meal marked as such.

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Beginning in Hanoi’s backstreets
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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

Spend four hours seeing Hanoi from an open-air Vietnam Army Jeep. Your English-speaking guide leads you through narrow backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, and Long Bien Bridge, then finishes with Vietnamese food and drinks. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available, with guides such as Danny, Finn, Louis, and Tuna frequently leading tours.

“Louis and our driver were superb. The tour took us to a delightful hidden cafe for lunch, a tour of Hanoi’s sights, an interesting and intimate visit to a residential district and finally a beer at Train St! Informative and entertaining.”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Bún Bò Huế in District 3
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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 about four hours behind a licensed Saigon driver, eating local dishes and exploring districts most visitors miss. Expect Bún Bò Huế, bánh mì, bánh khọt, grilled banana with sticky rice, dessert, markets, flower streets, and historic sites. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female-driver and car options available.

“Tonight was great. Tom and team were amazing! They took care of every need we had. The drivers were extremely safe and took amazing care of my family and most importantly my children. The food also was so tasty!”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Long Bien Bridge and the Red River view
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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, passing narrow alleys, Ba Dinh Square, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street. The 4.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, vintage motorbike transport, street food, drinks, coffee, helmets, and rain ponchos. Guides such as Louis, Seven, Mason, and Oggy are praised for their humor and local insight.

“The tour was excellent. Oggy took us to see places we would not have found on our own. He was very knowledgeable, and my bike driver was super nice. The restaurant where Oggy took us had a very original style, but the food offered was not that good from my perspective.”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha brings smoky pork and dipping sauce first
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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 with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lucy, Mac, Selena, or Rose, explains the food and local life before taking you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if the schedule allows, a close train pass. Expect walking, taxis, and five tastings.

“knowledgeable interesting really good food. but full up at the end 😊. train street good experience 👍”

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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie - The Old Quarter route: food mixed with street life
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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

Follow a local foodie through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for about three hours and sample dishes such as noodle soup, steamed pancakes, sandwiches, snails, donuts, coffee, and beer. Guides including Mai, Bob, Minh, Lucky, and Nick are praised for friendly storytelling and dietary flexibility. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter is offered.

“Great opportunity to eat like the locals! Nick was a fantastic guide. We tried six different places and had a great time! Definitely a good evening!”

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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - The first food stop sets the pace
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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

At about 5:30 PM, an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver collect you from many Ho Chi Minh City hotels. Over four hours, you ride through District 10, Nguyen Trai Street, across Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, and into District 4, stopping for grilled oysters, rice paper salad, noodles, barbecue, dessert, and other local dishes. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested with six hours’ notice.

“Great experience. Henry took us to areas of the city we never would have found on our own. . His English was excellent and really enjoyed conversing with him. The food was amazing and riding on the motor scooter really gave a unique HCM experience. Highly recommend”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Riding through Saigon with a local student guide
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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 local student guides such as Long, Ted, Thu, or Peter for a four-hour private food tour by motorbike or car. Expect eight tastings, back-alley eateries, city stories, and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Hotel pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5, with a vegetarian menu available.

“Harley was the most excellent guide. She is very good at driving her scooter and I felt safe. She explained everything very well.”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Barbecue streets and bo la lot bring the strongest local flavors
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, or Harry. Start with hotel pickup by taxi, then visit local food stalls and restaurants in districts such as 3 and 10. Expect generous portions, several dishes, drinks, plenty of walking, and possible stops at the flower market.

“Our family of 4 had a great tour with Vejo from the Street Food Man. He took us to District 3 & 10 and spoke about the Vietnamese culture while we feasted on local foods. Each tasty bite was prepared fresh for us as we learned how to eat iRead more”

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

9.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 Tony, Viet, Sunny, Hoang, and Sang, tasting local dishes in family-run spots before ending at Train Street. Allow about three hours and 2.5 kilometers on foot. Expect five or six tastings, one drink, lively stories, and vegetarian options when requested ahead of time.

“Sang was amazing! He was funny, informative, and answered all the questions. He even taught us Vietnamese while we had a little rest. There was so much to learn, see, and eat. Loved it. 10/10!”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch - Entering My Son Sanctuary before the heat
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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

10.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,750 reviews · 5 hours · from $20

Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Han, or Bruce Lee leads you through Champa temples in the cool morning light. After about two hours at the ruins, enjoy coffee, mi quang or other Champa-inspired dishes, mochi cake, and fruit at a local restaurant before returning by late morning.

“Definitely recommend. They were really good with communication from the start. They were on time for the pickup and the tour went exactly as planned. We forgot something during our tour in My Son and they helped a lot to bring it back to us.”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City - Nguyen Thien Thuat brings grilled bananas and District 3 life
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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

Ride pillion with a local guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours of food and sightseeing. You may visit Le Van Tam Park, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ban Co Market, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and Chinatown. Guides such as Peter, Jack, Ricky, and Kelly explain each dish and help with dietary needs.

“We were met by Roger & his team and assigned our mounts & drivers for the tour. The whole evening was such a brilliant experience. Actually being on a scooter/bike in the throng of the traffic was mad (in a great way). Every food stop Read more”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - What you eat during the three-hour walk
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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 cuon, banh xeo, kem xoi, and dry pho, then finish with a drink beside Train Street as a train passes. Small-group and private options are available.

“The food tour was fantastic. Our guide Bim took us to local food spots in the old quarter and every thing tasted so good! We learnt so much about local food and culture. She’s an amazing guide who genuinely wanted us to have the best experience and we did!”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - District 10: Flowers, night markets, and a food-loving neighborhood
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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

Spend four hours riding behind skilled local drivers through Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for street food, seafood, desserts, drinks, a flower market, and a pagoda inside an apartment building. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Guides such as Thuy, Albert, Grace, and Eugene add local stories and practical food tips.

“Thuy and Lucy were fantastic! We had an incredible time experiencing Ho Chi Minh City on motorbikes—not only enjoying amazing food but also learning about the culture and exploring a variety of districts beyond D1, where we stayed. They were knowledgeable, kind, and made the night unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!”

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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour - What you will eat, from bun cha to egg coffee
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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

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide and sample bun cha, dry pho, pho rolls, banh mi, sticky-rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Choose a time from morning through evening, with optional Train Street, an egg coffee class, hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, and dietary adjustments available.

“The guide was good and enthusiastic. However, he told risqué jokes about Nazis and another offfensive gay meme about the meaning of BBC. He needs to realize that over familiarity of this nature does not play. well. He was otherwise excellent”

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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option - Starting with bun thit nuong and spring rolls in District 1
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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

15.Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,638 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Annie, Amy, LB, or Hannah. Taste bun thit nuong, spring rolls, banh mi, and fruit smoothie while visiting Ho Thi Ky flower market, Chinatown’s ghost apartments, Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, District 7, and District 4.

“We booked a tour for New Year’s Eve. LB was a SUPERSTAR finding alternative plans every time a food stall in their intended itinerary was closed for rhe holiday. He kept a really good vibe all the way through, telling us interesting facts about Saigon while bringing us the most delicious and authentic street food.”

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