Ho Chi Minh City Tours
Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students
5

Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

By Saigon Back Alley Tours
Recommended by 99% of travelers
99% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
There’s no better way to get into the swing of Saigon than riding a motorbike. Enjoy the immediacy of scooter travel without the self-driving risks on this private guided foodie adventure. Pull up a kindergarten chair and channel Anthony Bourdain as you sample eight separate tastings at a range of street eateries. Savor city signatures from beer to banh mi sandwiches and curios such as sweet soup and barbecued scallops.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 1-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More

Highlights
  • Whizz through Ho Chi Minh City on a scooter pillion, sampling street food
  • Pick a time that works for you: breakfast, lunch, or dinner
  • Taste eight different local favorites, from noodle soup to ice cold beer
  • Save time and stress with pickup and drop-off direct from your door
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024

  • Bottled water
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick you up at the time you booked at the provided address. Please make sure to give us your address. We automatically confirm free pick up when you provide address in District 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10. For easy pickup, please send me a message in Whatsapp. A small extra fee of 120,000VND-170,000VND (5-7USD) per person will be collected on arrival for the other districts.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70153P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
      • Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or via Whatsapp)
      • Free pick up in District 1,3, 4, 5. Small extra pick up fee of 120.000-150.000VND (5-7USD) per person for the other districts.
      • This tour is only for guest weight less than 120kg (265lbs). If you are 100-120kg (220-265lbs) please let me know after booking.
      • If you are afraid of being on the motorbikes, we have a food tour option by car and walking, check it when you choose the date.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70153P1

      From
      $32.00
      per adult (price varies by group size)
      Select date and travelers

      Similar experiences

      Itinerary
      • 1
      • 2
      About the operator
      Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
      • Saigon Back Alley Tours
        4,740
        Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
        Joined in January 2018
      • Y5477CEalexw
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brilliant
        Absolutely brilliant. Huu and Carolyn were super informative and friendly and allowed us as much time as we wanted to take in the sights. Took the bikes to some really interesting and unforgettable places around the city. Couldn’t recommended it highly enough.
        Written October 14, 2024
      • Connector740336
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great event!
        So much fun!!! We really enjoyed this tour with our fantastic guides, Vy and Long. They showed us some really exciting spots of this vibrant city and shared some very interesting historical facts with us. I can highly recommend this tour
        Written October 13, 2024
      • Camille P
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful tour!
        We loved our tour with Long and Quyen! Long’s English is excellent and he took great care to provide detailed explanations and searching for answers when unsure. Quyen was an excellent scooter driver and super easy to talk to. Overall, the tour was an absolute delight. Thank you both!
        Written October 13, 2024
      • GoPlaces25694936224
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely guide and a very interesting tour
        Had a great time exploring some of the less touristy areas of Ho Chi Minh City with my guide Quang. He was kind and very knowledgeable, as well as good fun to get to know. It was just me on the tour and I had plenty of time to explore and take photos. I especially enjoyed our chat over coffee, where I learned more about real life in Vietnam.
        Written October 9, 2024
      • Carla A
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well worth doing
        Great way to see the area and have things explained. We really enjoyed our trip and would recommend. Our guises were great and their English was amazing.
        Written October 8, 2024
      • lizah75
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience
        I signed up for the hidden gem tour as a solo traveler and it was a great experience. My guide, Long was very nice and knowledgeable of city. He took me to places where you don't get to go to with large tourist groups and he also told me unique stories about the lives of the locals. I was a bit worried about riding a motorbike in such a heavy traffic, but Long was a safe driver and made me feel comfortable during my trip. All in all, great experience, I would 100% recommend.
        Written October 8, 2024
      • estebandX8358GG
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very nice trip
        I had a very nice experience with Chung who told me very interesting stories about the places we visited. I definitely recommend this trip because its different than the others you that you can find, you visit different places and you are able to see the real vietnamese life.
        Written October 1, 2024
      • 396marniek
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A fascinating insight into the working class lifestyle of Ho chi minh city
        This was the highlight of my trip to Ho Chi Minh City . Our guides Steve and Peter were excellent hosts and very skilled motorcyclists. The information and insights we were given into the daily life of some of the people in the poorest neighbourhoods was fascinating. We visited some hidden alleys and laneways and discovered the hidden side to this fascinating city. We saw the oldest apartment complex in Ho Chi Minh and saw people at work and in their homes We also saw the famous 10,000 Buddha pagoda and the monument to the Burning monk We also visited the flower market with streets and streets of beautiful colourful flowers Peter and Steve answered all our questions and made time for us to have a refreshing drink of Vietnamese coffee in a great little coffee shop We were very happy with our trip
        Written October 1, 2024
      • fishsd619
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Casey easily Wonderful!!!!!!
        My Tour was with Casey!!!!! Had a great time and was introduced to Vietnamese Culture. I could have not done this without this tour or would have not discovered things without this tour. One of the highlights was visiting Thích Quảng Đức statue!!!! This was a very memorable tour!!!!!! Thanks Casey!!!!!!!!!!!!
        Written September 29, 2024
      • Sunshine591122
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Motorbike foodie adventure
        Nhu and his team were amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable about all things Vietnam. Took us to a variety of awesome street food vendors we would have never found on our own let alone visited all in one night. A must do for your next trip to Ho Chi Minh City, the highlight of our trip so far.
        Written September 27, 2024
      • tsingngiay
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun tour
        Really fantastic tour guides who shared a lot about Vietnam’s history and culture, and brought us to some lovely spots for seeing new things
        Written September 19, 2024
      • irgunim
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best way to explore Ho Chi Minh City
        Most recommended way to explore the City! Our guides were the best! Filled with knowledge (and driving abillities) they adupted the tour to our points of interest, and were very proffessional with answering all our question.
        Written September 18, 2024
      • alexrQ7415BZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing
        Amazing . Best experience ever.. highlight of our trip .. all guides amazing.. specially Viv and Hung.. must do in Saigon. Thanks so much to everyone ❤️
        Written September 12, 2024
      • sandromZ5325VP
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Imteresting
        The tour was very interesting😍! It was impressive to see the old appartment buildings and our guide was very nice!👍👍
        Written September 3, 2024
      • 947tysonm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun chill and highly recommend
        The boys Son and Vinh were excellent. Super fun and chill and showed us great spot around the city as well as gave us interesting facts and info. Would highly recommend
        Written September 3, 2024
      See all 4,740 reviews
      These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

      Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

      Popular mentions

      5.0
      5.0 of 5 bubbles3,377 reviews
      Excellent
      3,349
      Very good
      27
      Average
      1
      Poor
      0
      Terrible
      0

      Camille M
      Bangkok, Thailand6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had an amazing time. Hung and the other students were so kind, funny and knowledgeable it was the best way of discovering a lot of HCMC in a short amount of time. We did the tour from 5:30 to 9 so we had a chance to see a beautiful sunset and explore the city by night when it is (only slightly!) less hot. The motorbike were very safe and so fun! My mom who was very nervous with my teenager brother loved it in the end and thanked me for convincing her to do it! Absolutely great time away from tourists learning about the culture and tasting great local food!
      Highly recommend!
      Written February 24, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      We were very happy to help you experience the best flavors the well-known Vietnamese cuisine in the local authentic restaurant in local way, thank for being our friends, your laughs made our day!! Take care and enjoy your trip. " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written February 25, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      LarsVielfrass
      Munich, Germany68 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The tour is wonderful. We were a bit worried about getting onto the back of a scooter and joining into the scooter craze of HCM but actually we would highly recommend it to anyone as it gives you a total different and much deeper understanding of the city and it’s people. This seeming chaos all dissolves in a quite harmonious flow once we gave up our inner resistance and just trusted and enjoyed our wonderful guides, Quinn and Charlie. Not only did they lift us swift, safe and seemingly effortless through the Saigon night but also brought us to some very interesting sights we would never have found by ourselves. They were also very knowledgeable about the areas and of course the foods we tasted. We enjoyed the evening thoroughly and thank you very much again for broadening our horizon- because thats what’s traveling is about, isn’t it?
      Written January 16, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      We were very happy to help you experience the best flavors the well-known Vietnamese cuisine in the local authentic restaurant in local way, thank for being our friends, your laughs made our day!! Take care and enjoy your trip. " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written January 17, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Paige W
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      Hung's teams are awesome! The team that my two friends and I were taken on with was with Tom, Anh, and Mai. My friends and I had taken a food tour in Phu Quoc (an island off the coast of Vietnam and Cambodia) and had tried quite a few Vietnamese dishes there so Tom improvised and made sure he showed us different foods than we had already tried! Whizzing through the streets of Ho Chi Minh at night was so pretty and busy but I felt totally safe with Tom at the wheel. The three of them made great conversation and made us feel comfortable despite having already done multiple tours that day! We never would have been able to get all these delicious dishes without their help and expertise. Highly recommend this tour especially if you're on a time crunch in the city as we were!
      Written February 1, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your kind words! My friend enjoyed the time with you too. It was our pleasure to experience our beautiful city with you on our Street food tour. We were happy to be your friend and bring you to hidden places and try the best foods in town. Hope to see you again soon to do another must do tour of us in this amazing city. Thank you " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written February 3, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Sheila
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Couples
      We had a wonderful time with Sierra and Long exploring the Saigon food scene via motorbike. We were able to see areas of the city that we never would have been able to without having local guides. The food was delicious and the bike ride would be worth the fee alone. Thank you!
      Written January 4, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank for being our friends and ate with us in the best local street foods places. We hope you have a wonderful trip in Vietnam and hopefully you can practice at home cooking some of the dishes we explain for you. With our Vietnamese food passion We loved to share our beautiful and healthy cuisine with all friends around the world. Hope to see you next time soon. " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written January 5, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Laura F
      Budapest, Hungary108 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020
      My husband and I were joined by Dennis and Hannah for our evening food tour around HCMC. They took excellent care of us, making sure we were comfortable on their motorbikes and with the different food selections. They were thoughtful in their answers to our many questions and made every effort to make sure we're enjoying the evening. We highly recommend this tour and be sure to request Dennis & Hannah. They are amazing hosts!
      Written March 9, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your kind words regarding your street food tour! It is great to hear that you had the amazing time with us! We also believe this is the best way to see the night life from the back of bikes and it is always our pleasure to help you get a full experience. And the most delicious and authentic foods that the city can offer. Thank you so much for joining us for the evening and hopefully to see you really soon! " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written March 9, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Julia C
      Darlington, UK12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Angie was my guide and I was initially nervous about going on the bike but she was an amazing driver and I felt really safe. She took me to see some interesting cultural sights and ate the local foods and drinks. Angie was good explaining everything and it was so lovely I really really enjoyed it . I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the real food and sights of Saigon. Thank you Angie so much .. fab ❤️
      Written February 22, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      We were more than happy and can't thank you enough for booking your tour with us on our motorbike street foods Tour with local students. Your student local friend Trang and Navie had a blast too. It was great to hear that you were pleased with our service and had a wonderful night out with our local guides and we are glad that you enjoy our foods, still have more sizzling pancake, steamed rice roll and rice paper rice rolls and beef noodle soup for you next time. We would like to bring our best service to accommodate your needs anytime flexible to guests. Thank you see you next time with your family. " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written February 23, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Rachel Y
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023
      Pham Khanh picked me up at my hotel right on time, and he was the such a nice guy, so easy to talk to and took me to honestly the most delicious spots I've been to all trip. Even though it was a solo tour and I was worried it would be awkward, it was not awkward at all as Pham's got a ton of natural charm.

      He operated the motorbike very safely especially as it was my first time on one and I never felt in danger at all.

      Overall, I'd highly recommend the tour and it's a very reasonable price at all for a one tour guide to one guest ratio.
      Written February 1, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Ryan H
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      We had a wonderful time on this food tour! After going on two motor scooter based food tours in Vietnam, i'm convinced this is the best way to explore Vietnam and especially Ho Chi Minh CIty. The flavor and variety of the food introduced was amazing. I grew up near a large Vietnamese community in the United States and still had not eaten the dishes that we were introduced to. In addition to telling us about the preparation and origins of the food, we were taught additional information about the life of the area of the restaurants we went to. Riding on the back of a motor scooter was super fun and I felt safe the entire time. Getting to meet real locals and enjoying their customs/culture with them is an experience that i'll never forget.
      Written January 22, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank for being our friends and ate with us in the best local street foods places. We hope you have a wonderful trip in Vietnam and hopefully you can practice at home cooking some of the dishes we explain for you. With our Vietnamese food passion We loved to share our beautiful and healthy cuisine with all friends around the world. Hope to see you next time soon. " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written February 3, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      bmorrison3
      Vicksburg, MS14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We’re a group of older couples (ages 64 to 69) who have traveled extensively together and on our own. At the bar following our evening food tour excursion with these beautiful young people, one of our seasoned members exclaimed, “That was the best tour we’ve ever taken,” to which the rest responded, “H@ll, yes, it was!”

      The cool evening and bright city lights, being part of the incredibly disorganized but highly functional traffic flow with super-skilled and safe scooter drivers, and experiencing the tastes, sights, smells and people of “the real Saigon” where people really live was amazing. The best part, however, was how these intelligent, articulate students (who could have been our own kids) shared their beautiful spirits with us while we rode and dined together.

      If you miss this tour, you will miss the real Saigon.
      Written February 3, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      d10k
      SanktPeterburg, Saint Petersburg City, Russia2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This tour is a great way to explore street food of Saigon especially if you don't have much time in the city. Beat is an amazing tour guide who will tell you a few stories and answer all your questions. Highly recommended!
      Written February 21, 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      We were very excited to have you as our new friends, we had a great time, we would love to see you next time to explore more of the truly local aspect of our beautiful city, tell you more about the local live facts and cultures. Thank you! " Please feel free to contact us for any more detail and for making a booking, we can customize to make your tour special too. (24/7 service). Sincerely, Mr. Hung, Saigon Back Alley Tours Team, Whatsapp: +84932181106 Imess or Local number: +84932181106 Email: bmquochung@gmail.com"
      Written February 22, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Showing results 1-10 of 3,278

      Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students provided by Saigon Back Alley Tours

      All Ho Chi Minh City HotelsHo Chi Minh City Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
      All things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
      Day Trips in Ho Chi Minh City
      RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars