Ho Chi Minh Street Eats: Classics, Coffee & Market Buzz
Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s flavors on a lively 3-hour walk through cafés, markets, and street stalls guided by your local host.
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Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Transport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Meeting point:
Saigon Opera House, 07 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710212, VietnamCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
Ho Chi Minh City’s food is an everyday culture. Your host leads you through tastings that reveal its rhythm from morning coffee to market buzz and local sweets.
Key Highlights:
- 7 food tastings and 3 drinks included
- Street food, markets, and local cafés in one flow
- Learn how locals eat from breakfast to dessert
- Flexible pace, linger or move quickly
- Balance savory, sweet, and social stops
- Hosted by a local who knows the city’s food scene
- A 3-hour tasting walk through Saigon’s real flavors
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Here’s what your experience could look like
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Meeting point
Saigon Opera House, 07 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam
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FAQs
Your questions, answered
Can my host accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences?
Can I request specific places or types of stops?
Do you use fixed restaurant stops or is it flexible?
What if a restaurant or food stall is unexpectedly closed?
How do you ensure food safety and hygiene?
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.
How does personalization work?
Can I mix different themes (food, history, neighborhoods, culture, nightlife) in one experience?
While this experience focuses on food and drink, your host can also weave in local culture, neighborhoods, or a bit of history during the experience. Just share what you're curious about in the questionnaire, and your host will tailor the route to suit your taste.
Will I know my itinerary in advance?
Can I adjust the plan on the day?
Are there fitness, mobility, or accessibility requirements?
The tour involves walking between food stops, but it’s flexible. If you have mobility needs or would prefer a slower pace, your host can adjust the route accordingly. Just let us know when booking so we can plan the best experience for you.
Is this experience suitable for families, solo travelers, seniors, or groups?
What is included and what is not included?
What happens in case of bad weather?
What if I want to extend or shorten the day on the go?
If you decide to extend your time with your host during the experience, simply ask for their availability and continue with the extended tour. The hosts cannot take payment directly, so after the experience, at your convenience please reach out to our wonderful customer service team at info@cityunscripted.com to settle the payment. And of course, if you need to wrap up early, that’s completely fine too!
