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Saigon Night Walking Food Tour & Hidden War Stories — End at Beer Street!

4.84

Excellent(288)

Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Dong

PRO

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Registered on 4 December 2023

Hello and Xin Chao! I'm Dong, or you can call me Vera, your expert tour guide in the beating heart of Ho Chi Minh City. In the 18 intensive years since 2005, I have not only experienced the city's dynamic change, but also embraced it. Known for my warm, friendly demeanor, I warmly welcome travelers who want to take an authentic journey through the enchanting corners of Saigon. My roots are deeply connected to Vietnamese culture, I was born in Tien Giang, with a mother from Ninh Binh and a father from the Mekong Delta, and embody the essence of Vietnam's cultural mosaic. Beyond guiding, I am a culinary explorer and bring insider knowledge of Vietnam's diverse and delicious cuisine. Join me on a journey to discover the stories, flavors and wonders of Ho Chi Minh City. Let's create lasting memories together. See you in Saigon! 🌺

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

🏆 Officially Awarded at the GuruWalk Awards 2026

🌍 Ranked Among the Top 2% of Experiences Worldwide

🍜 Winner – The Best Gastronomic Free Walking Tour 2026

Discover the award-winning food tour that travelers consistently rank among the very best on GuruWalk. Recognized for outstanding ratings, high traveler satisfaction, and authentic local storytelling, this experience was officially honored as The Best Gastronomic Free Walking Tour of 2026. This award celebrates guides who truly make a difference through passion, knowledge, and meaningful human connection. If you're looking for a highly rated, trusted, and locally loved experience in Saigon — this is it.

Saigon doesn’t sleep — it sizzles. Behind its glowing skyline and rivers of motorbikes lies a hidden world of wartime secrets, smoky street grills, vibrant night markets, and alleyways bursting with life. This is the only GuruWalk experience combining authentic Vietnamese street food, a real hidden Vietnam War bunker, and a lively Beer Street finale — all in one unforgettable evening.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Tour

✅ Exclusive: The only GuruWalk food tour featuring a real hidden war bunker!

✅ Authentic & Cultural: Eat like a local, learn like a historian.

✅ 9 + iconic street dishes handpicked from beloved Saigon vendors.

✅ Small group only — max 12 guests/guide for a personal experience.

✅ Free Walking Tour Concept: Join free, just pay for food (~ 8 USD = 200 000 VND) + tip what you feel (€10 – €50 at the end).

🚶‍♂️ Your Evening Adventure

📍 Secret Weapon Bunker – Meeting Point: Kick off the night at Saigon’s best-kept wartime secret — an underground armory from the Vietnam War.

📍 Bò lá lốt Cô Liêng – Juicy grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves over charcoal 🔥 — smoky, herbal, unforgettable!

📍 Grilled Banana Sticky Rice – Sweet, coconut-rich and irresistibly local.

📍 Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartments – Step back to old-school Saigon and choose between a crispy bánh mì or a hearty bún bò Huế in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

📍 Ho Thi Ky Flower Market & Street Food Market – A colorful maze of snacks and smiles. Cool down with sugarcane juice and get ready to feast!

🍽️ Sample Menu

🍕 Bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza)

🥞 Bánh xèo crispy pancake + Saigon Beer

🍢 Grilled meat skewers

🦪 Steamed oysters with lemongrass

🐚 Stuffed snails

🍮 Salted cheese flan

🍺 Saigon Beer or soft drink

✨ Menu flexible – choose freely based on your taste and appetite!

At Ho Thi Ky Market — Saigon’s street-food paradise with 300 + vendors — follow your nose and discover what locals love most.

📍 Taxi to Beer Street (Bùi Viện) – only 20 000 VND/pax

📍 Beer Street Finale 🍻 – End the night with cold beer, good company and cheers to a perfect Saigon experience!

🕕 Daily Departures: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎟️ Join Free — Pay Only for Food (≈ 200 000 VND for 9 + dishes) + Tip What You Feel

👉 Book Now — Join Saigon’s Top Rated Night Tour!

Let Saigon surprise you with its flavors, stories and soul.

Discover why this tour ranks in the top 2 % of GuruWalk experiences worldwide!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Secret weapon bunker in Saigon

How to recognize me: 📍 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, Wade/Giang usually wears a shirt and carries a small umbrella for easy recognition.

Free entry

Quán Ăn Cô Liêng

Cô Liêng’s Grilled Betel Leaf Beef (Bò Lá Lốt) A must-try Saigon specialty! Enjoy juicy grilled beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves, served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce. We recommend 1 portion shared between 2 guests to save room for more tastings later!

Free entry

Chuối nếp nướng Võ Văn Tần

Banana Sticky Rice (Chuối Nếp Nướng) This beloved Vietnamese dessert features grilled sticky rice with banana, topped with coconut milk — smoky, sweet, and utterly satisfying.

Free entry

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Park

Step back in time as you explore one of Saigon’s oldest apartment complexes. Enjoy a classic bánh mì or a flavorful bowl of bún bò Huế from a hidden gem known to locals only.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.