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The 15 Food Experiences in Vietnam We Would Book Again

67 tours  ·  from $12 a head

This is the shortlist you would text a friend two weeks out: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Chợ Trời and 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

Ride a vintage army jeep through Hanoi’s backstreets, landmarks, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and local food stops in four lively hours.

“1000/10, highly recommend. Tung drove like a pro, Hoang knows EVERYTHING about Hanoi, smooth sailing and a great time from the get go. The historical facts were all super interesting and relevant. All of the spots were must sees with some hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Really experienced the city. Hoang and Tung made it a wonderful experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - A short stop at the Thích Quảng Đức Monument
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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

Ride through Saigon’s back streets, sample up to 12 local dishes, and visit markets and landmarks on a four-hour motorbike tour.

“This was an absolutely wonderful tour of Michelin guide book restaurants and stalls. Our guides were Barney, Jade , Mai and Henry, were lovely with safe motorcycling to ease the anxieties of Vietnam traffic culture. Our guides were efficient at ordering the food to sample, and moving to the next seven stops of delicious foods. Very flexible, as we asked if we could sample a very specific Vietnamese food cuisine not on the list, which they did - way above expectations. Barney even got us a gift of a food item in the convenience store after we discussed it. A very relaxed and enjoyable experience which we loved and we…”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Starting in Hanoi’s backstreets
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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 Hanoi by vintage motorbike through backstreets, landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, and northern Vietnamese food.

“I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi, especially if it is your first time. Our tour guide, Five, was amazing and showed us how various groups of people in the city live, what they eat, and famous locations within their neighborhoods. He was extremely knowledgable, and hilarious. The food was EXCELLENT.”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha begins the meal
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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

Taste Hanoi’s best street foods, sip egg coffee, and watch the train pass close by on this flexible Old Quarter tour for $19.

“I loved the variety of food. Although there were 5 stops for food, the lightness and freshness of Vietnamese food means you'll never feel too full. The Banh Mi at Banh Mi Tam Ha Noi was amazing and I'm definitely going back there when I'm back in Hanoi next week. Overall an amazing tour”

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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie - Starting at 41 P. Lương Văn Can
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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Food first: bún thịt nướng and the opening 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

Explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, sampling street food, District 4 dishes, market oysters, and Saigon night views for $37.

“Certainly turned out to be the best experience in Saigon as it took you on a trip to parts of the city most visitors would not normally see. Fantastic street food in the quirky places that adventurous tourists would want to experience. Travelling by motorbike added to the sense of adventure where my driver 'Rain' expertly guided us through the busy shoal of other road users. What an evening to remember.”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Bun bo Hue starts the meal with a serious bowl
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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

Eat eight local dishes by motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City, from bun bo Hue and banh mi to sugar cane drink and flower markets.

“Fantastic tour with fabulous guides. Really good mix of sites, history and food. My personal guide Thu was incredible. Such a lovely young woman with so much knowledge and information to share. It was so good to be taken to authentic Read more”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - First tastes: banh xeo and banh khot
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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

Taste Saigon after dark on a private four-hour food walk with local guides, taxi transfers, street snacks, drinks, and a flower-market finish.

“This tour was great. Before the start, we were contacted about dietary and allergy restrictions so that our guide can cater the tour to our needs. Our guide, Anna promptly picked us up from our hotel. In total we made 6 stops to try 9 dishRead more”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Meeting in 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

Taste Hanoi specialties, explore Old Quarter alleys, and watch a train pass close by on a small-group walking tour for $20.

“Our guide Duy was superb, A+, fantastic the best. He was extremely knowledgeable about Hanoi and its history. His descriptions of the food was spot on. His English was very good and made sure we were safe while walking through the city. Could not ask for a better guide. Seeing the train was a great experience also. Still can’t say enough about Duy. He’s the best.”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch - The ride from Hoi An and the first coffee
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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

Review of Hoi An’s early My Son Sanctuary tour, with quiet sunrise views, Champa history, coffee, local brunch, and practical booking tips.

“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 - Grilled bananas at Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings
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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 through Ho Chi Minh City with a local driver, tasting street food, drinks, and desserts at hard-to-find neighborhood stops for $29.

“If you can get past the nervousness of riding around Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a scooter, you will really enjoy this tour. Bo’s and Michael were great guides( and safe drivers) they were knowledgeable, funny and enthusiastic about shariRead more”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Walking through Hanoi’s Old Quarter one bite at a time
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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

Taste Hanoi street food with a local guide, then watch a train pass through the famous Old Quarter Train Street for $17.

“I really enjoyed the tour and was very pleased with our tour guide. He was charismatic and was able to show us many new aspects of vietnamese cuisine! We really recommend this tour😊”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Meeting Street Food Man and entering District 3
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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

Taste Saigon's best street food by motorbike, from flower markets to District 4 seafood, with private guides, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“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 - Dry pho and fresh pho rolls
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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours - Bún chả near Long Biên Bridge
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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

Review of Hanoi’s women-led night motorbike food tour, with local dishes, city sights, safety details, price, itinerary, and booking advice.

“This is the best tour we’ve done so far. So much fun. A great way to experience scooter riding in Hanoi. The scooter girls were absolutely lovely. Tran and Sammy and all of them. We did this as a family of 5 with age 60 down. We experienced great food which we would never have discovered on our own. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend for all.”

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