Top Must-Try Street Foods in Saigon You Can’t Miss on a Free Walking Tour

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Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Duoc

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Registered on 8 August 2023

Hey guys, I'm Duoc, just call me Galvin. I live in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When you travel to Ho Chi Minh City, I will accompany you as a tour guide on shared walks to explore famous places and see interesting historical buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

🥢 Eat, Walk & Discover Saigon’s Best Street Food & Hidden War Stories!
Ready for an unforgettable evening where food, history, and culture collide under Saigon’s electric night sky?

✨ Start at Tam Tông Miếu (Triple Religion Temple) at 82 Cao Thắng Street — a hidden spiritual gem where ancient Vietnamese beliefs blend together. Then follow your local guide through bustling neighborhoods to taste 9+ authentic dishes locals love: smoky grilled banana sticky rice, legendary bò lá lốt, crispy bánh xèo with a cold Saigon beer, bánh mì or bún bò Huế, and more!

🌸 Wander through the colorful Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and sip a refreshing glass of fresh-pressed sugarcane juice. Dive into the vibrant Hồ Thị Kỷ Street Food Market—Saigon’s largest—with over 300 street food options. Finally, take a quick ride to Bùi Viện Beer Street to end your night with a celebratory toast!

Why join this tour?
✅ Only GuruWalk food tour featuring a hidden local temple + street eats + Beer Street
✅ No upfront cost — pay ~200,000 VND (8 USD) for food
✅ Tip-based — you choose what it’s worth (10–50€)
✅ Max 12 guests — intimate & authentic

📍 Highlights:
• Tam Tông Miếu (Triple Religion Temple)
• Bò lá lốt Cô Liêng
• Banana Sticky Rice
• Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartments
• Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
• Ho Thi Ky Street Food Market
• End at Bùi Viện Beer Street

📝 Choose your own dishes — we only suggest!
📆 Daily | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📩 WhatsApp: +84 918 919 132
🎟️ Free to join — just pay for food & tip what you feel!

Let’s eat, walk, and uncover Saigon’s secrets together! 🌃🍻

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

287/70 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Phường 5, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

📍 Meeting Point: In front of the entrance gate of the Secret Weapon Bunker at 287/70 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. (You’ll see a small alley with a red sign that says "Di tích lịch sử Hầm Vũ Khí".) 🧍‍♀️ Identification: I will be wearing a traditional Vietnamese Áo Bà Ba and a nón lá (conical hat). Alternatively, my colleague Wade/Giang usually wears a shirt and carries a small umbrella for easy recognition.

Free entry

Chùa Tam Tông Miếu

Begin your Saigon adventure at Chùa Tam Tông Miếu — a peaceful yet historically rich temple located in the heart of District 3. Beneath this tranquil site lies a hidden wartime bunker once used to store weapons by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Explore the secret underground space and listen to fascinating stories of strategy, survival, and resistance shared by your local guide. It’s the perfect start to a night filled with culture, cuisine, and the untold side of Saigon.

Free entry

Quán Ăn Cô Liêng

Taste Saigon’s smoky signature street food: grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves and cooked over open charcoal. The fragrant aroma and juicy flavors make this a must-try. 💡 We recommend 1 portion shared between 2 guests to save room for more tastings later in the tour.

Free entry

Chuối nếp nướng Võ Văn Tần

One of the city’s most beloved desserts! Grilled sticky rice wrapped around ripe banana, then topped with creamy coconut sauce. 🔥 Smoky, sweet, and surprisingly addictive — locals line up for it every night!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).