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Saigon at Sunset: Street Food, Coffee and Local Flavors (Ho Chi Minh City)

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Activity provider: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia
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3-hour tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Museum of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City, District 1, Ho Chi Minh and Thien Hau Temple. Run by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Thien Hau Temple
  • Pham Ngu Lao Street
  • Runs 3 hours
  • Guided food walking tour in District 5 (Chinatown)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Selection of authentic southern Vietnamese street food tastings

Saigon at Sunset: Street Food, Coffee and Local Flavors (Ho Chi Minh City): Key Facts

PriceFrom $37.7 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Thien Hau Temple and Pham Ngu Lao Street. It is run by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia, 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 Guided food walking tour in District 5, English-speaking guide, Selection of authentic southern Vietnamese street food, Tastings of local favorites including beef noodle stew and Vietnamese coffee or tea. It does not cover Additional food and drinks and Tips/gratuities for the local guide, 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.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City

Guided tour (10 minutes)

District 1, Ho Chi Minh

Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Food tasting (30 minutes)

Thien Hau Temple

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

District 1, Ho Chi Minh

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Food tasting (45 minutes)

2 drop-off locations

Đường Đề Thám, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Đường Đề Thám

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City: Guided tour (10 minutes)

District 1, Ho Chi Minh: Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Food tasting (30 minutes)

Thien Hau Temple: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Pham Ngu Lao Street: Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

District 1, Ho Chi Minh: Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Food tasting (45 minutes)

2 drop-off locations: Đường Đề Thám, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Đường Đề Thám

Includes

  • Guided food walking tour in District 5 (Chinatown)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Selection of authentic southern Vietnamese street food tastings
  • Tastings of local favorites including beef noodle stew, Cantonese-style barbecue, grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, and traditional Vietnamese flan
  • Vietnamese coffee or tea
  • Local beer or soft drink

Excludes

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips/gratuities for the local guide

Important information

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 154 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
4.5/5
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michael
November 10, 2024

This was an amazing tour, I cannot recommend it high enough! The food was great and I learned so much!

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Melissa
December 26, 2023

An outstanding family experience and a must do. Dave was a fabulous host who was very knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. We tried some amazing street food and had a wonderful time exploring areas we would not otherwise have been. Highly recommend! Don’t leave HCMC until you’ve done this!

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Alex
February 20, 2025

Your was brill. Learned so much about Saigon and the food and its origins. Definitely recommend.

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Amanda
August 14, 2024

Thao was an amazing tour guide, she picked really nice yummy food to share with us and showed us the best places to eat local foods.

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Charlotte
August 8, 2024

Great guide and tour. Good opportunity to try local street foods I might not have otherwise known about. Great way to spend the evening

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Stephen
April 27, 2024

Thanh Dave is awesome! He took us to some great places. The food is AMAZING. Thank you!

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Alison
April 19, 2024

We loved our experience with Dave who was an excellent guide. His local knowledge gave me and my family a glorious insight into not only the local culinary delights, but the rich history of the local people and their culture. Thanks to Dave we have a greater understanding of the day to day existence of the locals, plus some hot tips on where to find the best beef stew, boiled duck and rice paper pizza!

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Andres
April 2, 2024

Fantastic tour… excellent tour that was not only about the food but about the life in Saigon. Our guide David was definitely a top man, super friendly and really knowing his city. Many thanks

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conor
January 20, 2024

Arrow was an amazing guide with lots of local knowledge. The stopping points were fantastic and delicious. Would recommend 10/10

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Ross
December 8, 2023

The tour guide, Nancy, was amazing. So much knowledge and very insightful. Went above and beyond. Would highly recommend

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Floor
November 10, 2023

Tour was phenomenal! Food was really good and even went back the next 2 days with friends to let them taste the same delicious food. The guide was really kind and knew a lot about the history about the city and the food. Really added a nice touch to it.

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Lino
November 17, 2022

So savoury! Duy guided us though the streets and alleys to popular streetcooks that I'd never found on my own. The dishes were diverse and there was always enough for everyone. He made sure we were safe, had water and wipes. Would recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
The price does not cover additional food and drinks and tips/gratuities for the local guide. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you say so at booking. Fish sauce is in most dishes, so vegetarian, vegan and shellfish allergies need naming specifically; the guide swaps stalls and dishes. 'Khong cay' means not spicy. Street stalls with a queue and fast turnover are the safest, which is exactly where a good guide takes you.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guided food walking tour in District 5 (Chinatown), Local English-speaking guide, Selection of authentic southern Vietnamese street food tastings, Tastings of local favorites including beef noodle stew, Cantonese-style barbecue, grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, and traditional Vietnamese flan, Vietnamese coffee or tea, Local beer or soft drink
The duration of the Saigon at Sunset: Street Food, Coffee and Local Flavors (Ho Chi Minh City) is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$37.7