Saigon Ultimate Food Tour: Premium Tastings By Scooter
Great to meet you, I'm Binh. I founded a local student team of well-trained, knowledgeable, and passionate co-hosts, including Emmie, Hani, Lily, Tracy, Den, Bob, Daniel, and others, to run unique scooter-based experiences that you can't do on your own I first discovered Saigon while studying at University after leaving my hometown in rural Vietnam. I immediately became fascinated by the city's unique blend of culture, history, and delicious cuisine. My education focused on tourism, and I have six years of experience as a tour guide. I finally decided it was time to bring my custom-tailored experiences to my guests Our interest is that we like to show people around our city and share our perspectives and stories. We know the hidden gems and have a very deep passion and love for our city, which we like to share We keep up the excellent service and appreciation for our guests! That’s why we are very proud of receiving the reward, “Certificate Of Excellence 2023” issued by Trip Advisor, and Guruwalk. Absolutely! Maintaining that sense of authenticity is key to ensuring that our guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience. It’s clear that you value the personal connection and the feeling of spending time with friends rather than just going on a typical organized tour. Great experiences for our guests are never accomplished by one person but by a team. Thanks for our team’s dedication to providing exceptional hospitality. Why choose us? 1. Our slogan is "SATISFACTION - WE LIVE IT. YOU'LL LOVE IT" 2. We are local guides with knowledge, passion, and personal perspectives 3. Connect: Warmly welcome guests, turning strangers into friends
Pickup
Because the tour is by SCOOTER, so we can pick you up at your hotel address as long as it is in a central area like districts 1, 3, or 4. Otherwise, we will meet at the meeting place, Saigon Opera House. After you book, please send us your hotel address to pick you up.
Description
The Itinerary:
Join me for a unique Saigon evening street food adventure, where we'll take you on a culinary journey off the beaten path to dive into the heart of authentic local flavors.
Let's rock and roll to the first stop.
1. Taste the best "Bo La Lot" - beef wrapped in betel leaf, BBQ beef combined with green herbs & special dipping sauce, this restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide
2. Next, our culinary adventure with a taste of Vietnam's famous pancakes! Known as Banh Xeo, these savory pancakes offer a unique culinary experience. And try Banh Khot in small versions.
Allowing you to compare and contrast the different textures, and flavors.
3. As we continue our adventure through the vibrant streets of Saigon, we'll delve deeper into the city's hidden gems, exploring small alleyways, old buildings, and neighborhoods. It takes us to one of the most significant flower markets
– Sample the hot Vietnamese Pizza
– Drink a glass of sugar cane juice
5. Our next destination brings us to the vibrant Chinatown, to indulge in Unique Crab Noodle Soup, which is cooked in a traditional clay pot.
6. Gangstertown is known as the best seafood area. We will sample Grilled Scallops with Peanuts, Steamed Clams with lemongrass, and beers
7. Our next stop – the best dessert ” CHE” in Saigon made with Tropical fruits, nuts, beans, grains, seeds, and flowers.
8. Last stop, we take you to the area is a popular hangout spot for young people and students, and enjoy the amazing views of the Saigon River.
(All local Vietnamese street food stalls have Safe Food Certificate)
Food and drinks are not included. On average, it costs around $7 USD per person, but if you eat a lot, it could be up to $15 USD per person—this depends entirely on your preferences. Please bring extra cash in Vietnamese Dong to pay local vendors directly, as they only accept Dong. Thank you
NOTE: I want to confirm that the tour is by SCOOTER, not walking. The tour lasts 4 hours, not including food and coffee as stated in my description. I can pick you up at your hotel address in central districts 1,3, or 4. Other local districts, you will meet us at the meeting place, Saigon Opera House.
Because this tour is by scooter, so we will have 2 options for you:
First option: The rented scooter fee is 7$ USD = 180k per scooter, you drive it by yourself. If you prefer to ride a scooter yourself, you must have a valid international scooter/motorbike license. Additionally, you will be responsible for your own safety and any accidents that may occur during the tour. After the tour 4 hours, if you don't want to return the scooter, you can keep it as long as in 24 hours. Or you can rent your own scooter and join the tour with us.
Second option: We will be your drivers & tour guides, you will sit behind our scooters, each tour guide will drive each guest, including the insurance accident. This option is a private tour, so I can even conduct the tour with 1 guest.
(if you can not do the first option, you can consider choosing second option or choose other walking tours if you feel it inconvenient)