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Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, including 8-course street food tasting and Local guide from District 4 (Ex‑Mafia district). Run by OG Saigon Experience & Transport, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Runs 2.5 hours
- 8-course street food tasting
- Local guide from District 4 (Ex‑Mafia district)
- Walking tour through District 4
- A beer in the rooftop bar
- Vegetarian options available
HCM: Walking Street Food Tour in Ex‑Mafia Alley and Sky Bar in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts
| Price | From $44.16 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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HCM: Walking Street Food Tour in Ex‑Mafia Alley and Sky Bar in Ho Chi Minh City
Full description
This is a 2.5-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City. It is run by OG Saigon Experience & Transport, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
Japanese food tours work because the best places are small, unmarked and full of regulars, and a guide who orders for you opens them. An izakaya crawl covers yakitori, sashimi, karaage and the local pours of sake, shochu and highballs across three or four counters in an evening; a ramen walk explains the broths, tonkotsu, shoyu, miso and shio, and the regional styles. Most places seat eight to twelve and tours run six to eight guests for that reason. Vegetarians should say so when booking, because dashi stock is fish and hidden in almost everything; halal-certified options exist but are fewer.
The price covers 8-course street food tasting, guide from District 4, Walking tour through District 4, A beer in the rooftop bar and Vegetarian options available. It does not cover Transportation to and from District 4, Tips for the guide, Travel Insurance and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
OG Saigon Experience & Transport sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with OG Saigon Experience & Transport before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Includes
- 8-course street food tasting
- Local guide from District 4 (Ex‑Mafia district)
- Walking tour through District 4
- A beer in the rooftop bar
- Vegetarian options available
Excludes
- Transportation to and from District 4, except the included one-way pickup to the meeting point for groups of 4 or more within the stated pickup area
- Tips for the guide
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
Important information
Meeting point
OG Saigon Experience & Transport sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
We absolutely loved our Saigon food tour with Nam and Tram! They were both so friendly and clearly passionate about Vietnamese food and local culture. It was great hearing the stories behind the dishes and getting to experience Saigon through the eyes of locals. The food was absolutely delicious, and we tried so many different dishes that we probably would never have discovered on our own. We also visited some hidden local alleys that used to be called “Mafia” and food stalls away from the usual tourist areas, which made the experience feel much more authentic. One of our favourite parts was f
We had an amazing tour with Duy and Tram exploring the hidden gems of Saigon, we tried a delicious variety of food and got the chance to try some real authentic food. Duy and Tram are also the best for getting to know Saigon culture and history behind the city. We had such a great time and ended it with a drink together at an amazing rooftop bar!! Would highly recommend for anyone looking to try some new delicious foods and ready to learn some more about Saigon culture!!
Had a fantastic evening with Nam on the Walking Street Food Tour in the Ex-Mafia District + Skyline Bar. Since he was born and raised there, the stories felt authentic and gave great insight into local life. The food was delicious, the hidden alleys were fascinating, and the skyline bar was a perfect finish. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the real Saigon.
Great tour. Loved it. Highly recommended and Duy is a great and knowledgeable guide
It was so much fun! The food was delicious and Nam gave an amazing tour. You get to feel like a local and eat among them as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a more local and personal experience!
Exploring the hidden alleys on foot allowed us to slow down, absorb the local atmosphere, and see things you would completely miss from a vehicle. Our guide shared stories about the old mafia days right where they actually happened. Every single food stop was packed with authentic flavors. We ate where the locals eat, far away from the usual tourist spots.
I had an unforgettable food tour in District 4! The food was delicious, and my guide, Duy, was super enthusiastic and friendly. Highly recommended!
This was probably one of the best trips we have done. started a little unexpected as Nam and Tram turned up on Mopeds. It hadn't entered our heads they would be picking us on them, But..... The Moped ride probably added to the fun. For one of us this was the first time on the back of a bike. Nam and Tram were excellent and we felt very safe even through Ho Chin Minh city traffic. All I can say if you go on this trip make sure you have an empty stomach because the food just keeps coming. Our quides were very attentive and if there was a particular food you don't like they will alter what they o
Vi blev mødt af Duy, som kender distrikt 4 og næsten alle dens beboere. Vi fik lækker (og meget) mad - og spiste blandt lokale, mens Duy fortalte os om kvarterets historie. Vi vil anbefale alle denne oplevelse, da vi nu føler at vi ikke bare har set Saigon men faktisk har besøgt byen!
This was much more than a food tour. Walking through the old alleyways of District 4 with Duy felt like exploring Saigon with a local friend who knows every corner and every story. The food was delicious and varied, from street snacks to local specialties, but what really stood out were the stories about the neighborhood’s history and transformation from the former “mafia district” to what it is today. Finishing the evening with a drink overlooking the city skyline was the perfect ending. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the real Saigon.
This was exactly the kind of experience we were hoping for. Duy took us through small alleys and local food spots we would never have found on our own. Every stop had a story, and it felt less like a tour and more like spending an evening with a local friend. We left with full stomachs and a much deeper appreciation for Saigon.
Great local experience with great hosts Duy and Nam. They really went out of the way to ensure my young family were catered for and looked after. A good insight into the real Vietnam. The food was also amazing- and we all tried things we may not have tried without our hosts. Recommend.