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Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour: Lunch or Dinner
USD
$83
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- A full Saigon street food meal plus a city ride on a classic Vespa.
- Southern bánh xèo, spring rolls and grilled banana sticky rice from a street cart.
- Fresh seafood at a local restaurant, as Saigon locals eat it.
- A walk along the Nhieu Loc canal and avocado ice cream to finish.
- Choose lunch (12:00–16:00) or dinner (18:00–21:30).
- Small group US$83 or private US$93, with hotel pick-up included.
Tour Information & Itinerary
The Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour is a 3.5–4-hour food tour of Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a classic Vespa, at lunch (12:00–16:00) or dinner (18:00–21:30). With an English-speaking guide you ride through the city and its backstreets to eat bánh xèo and spring rolls, grilled banana sticky rice from a street cart, fresh seafood and avocado ice cream, with a walk along the Nhieu Loc canal. US$83 per person in a small group, or US$93 per person private, with hotel pick-up included.
Status (checked October 2026): the menu below is the usual line-up and can change with the season and the shops open that day. Tell us about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book.
Tour at a Glance
| Tour code | VTE-SG678 |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 3.5–4 hours – lunch tour 12:00–16:00 or dinner tour 18:00–21:30 |
| Route | Your hotel – city landmarks and backstreets by Vespa – bánh xèo and spring rolls – grilled banana sticky rice at a street vendor – local seafood restaurant – walk by the Nhieu Loc canal – avocado ice cream – your hotel |
| Tour style | Street food tasting and a pillion ride on a vintage Vespa with a professional driver, with an English-speaking guide |
| Departure | Daily – lunch or dinner |
| Pick-up / drop-off | Free from hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City |
| Meals | A full meal of street food and seafood, dessert, cold water and drinks with the food |
| Activity level | Easy – short walks and a passenger ride |
| Best for | Food lovers who want Saigon’s southern dishes and a city ride at lunch or dinner time |
| Guide language | English (other languages on request) |
| Price | US$83 per person (small group) · US$93 per person (private) |
Lunch or Dinner: Which Saigon Foodie Tour Should I Choose?
The food is the same on both. Choose lunch for a daytime ride and photos of the city; choose dinner for cooler air, lit-up streets and the busiest food stalls.
| Option | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch tour | 12:00–16:00 | Daytime photos, families, travellers with evening plans |
| Dinner tour | 18:00–21:30 | Cooler evenings, night views and the liveliest street food |
Want a rooftop drink and live music too? Compare the Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa (US$93).
What You’ll Eat
The tastings add up to a full meal, so come hungry.
| Dish | What it is | Vietnamese name |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy rice pancakes and spring rolls | Turmeric rice-flour pancakes filled with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs; fresh or fried rolls | bánh xèo, gỏi cuốn / chả giò |
| Grilled banana in sticky rice | Banana wrapped in sticky rice and banana leaf, grilled over charcoal and topped with coconut sauce – eaten standing at the cart | chuối nếp nướng |
| Local seafood | Clams, snails, shrimp or crab cooked with tamarind, garlic butter or lemongrass at a local seafood restaurant | hải sản, ốc |
| Avocado ice cream | Mashed avocado topped with coconut ice cream and coconut flakes – a Saigon favourite | kem bơ |
Tour Highlights
1. Bánh Xèo and Spring Rolls at a Local Eatery
Southern bánh xèo is large, thin and crispy. Your guide shows you how to wrap a piece in mustard greens and herbs and dip it in sweet fish sauce, alongside fresh or fried spring rolls.
2. Grilled Banana Sticky Rice at the Cart
There are no tables here: you eat chuối nếp nướng standing beside the vendor, just as locals do on their way home.
3. A Local Seafood Restaurant
Saigon loves seafood and shellfish. Share plates of clams, snails or shrimp cooked the southern way, with a cold drink.
4. Nhieu Loc Canal and Avocado Ice Cream
Walk off dinner along the Nhieu Loc–Thi Nghe canal, once polluted and now lined with trees and walking paths, then finish with kem bơ, the city’s favourite avocado dessert.
5. City Landmarks and Backstreets by Vespa
Between stops you ride pillion past city landmarks and through narrow streets where locals cook, shop and chat on the pavement. Read more in our Saigon food guide.
Who This Tour Is For – and Who Should Choose Another
Ideal for: food lovers, couples, friends and families who want to taste Saigon beyond the tourist restaurants and see the city at the same time.
Consider another option if:
- You want sightseeing more than food – choose The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa.
- You want nightlife and live music – choose the Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa.
- You are pregnant or have back or neck problems – a scooter ride is not recommended.
Saigon Vespa Foodie Tour Price
Prices are per person in US dollars, with all food and drinks, the Vespa, driver and guide included.
| Option | Price per person | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$83 | Join other travellers; one driver per guest; shared English-speaking guide |
| Private tour | US$93 | Your party only, with your own guide; menu and stops adjusted to you |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City, vintage Vespa with fuel and professional driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, all food and drinks on the route, cold water and entrance fees.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices and minimum age when you enquire.
Send us your date, lunch or dinner, and number of travellers to check availability and book.
Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert
- Local team: we confirm your date, pick-up time and any dietary needs with the Vespa team in Ho Chi Minh City before the day.
- Local price, best price guarantee: no online-agency commission. If you find the same tour with the same services for less, send us the quote and we will review it and match the price.
- One trip, one contact: we can add hotels, transfers, the Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels and the rest of Vietnam to the same plan.
- Fast replies: we usually answer within 24 hours, and you can reach us on WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368.
Customise This Tour
- Vegetarian menu: vegetarian bánh xèo, tofu and vegetable dishes instead of meat and seafood.
- No seafood: swap the seafood stop for broken rice (cơm tấm) or phở.
- Private tour: spend longer at the food stops or change the ride.
- Combine: add The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa in the morning and the foodie tour at dinner.
Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a tailored plan.
Compare Similar Tours
| Tour | Duration | Main places | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour (this tour) | About 3.5–4 hours (lunch or dinner) | Bánh xèo and spring rolls, grilled banana sticky rice, seafood, Nhieu Loc canal walk, avocado ice cream | US$83 |
| Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa | About 4 hours (18:00–22:00) | Rooftop sunset drink, seafood street, bánh xèo and nem lụi, dessert, live music café | US$93 |
| The Insider’s Saigon Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Post Office, Notre Dame, Independence Palace, flower market, Cholon, Thien Hau Temple, Thu Thiem skyline view, lunch | US$73 |
| Saigon Vespa Countryside Tour: Mekong Delta Villages | 5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Red dirt back roads, river ferry, local market, rice fields, rice wine family, Cao Dai temple, lunch | US$77 |
Local Expert Notes by Jimmy
- Come hungry: skip the meal before your tour.
- Low stools: many stops are simple family eateries with small plastic stools – part of the fun.
- Rainy season (May–November): short, heavy showers are common in the late afternoon; ponchos are provided.
- Wear closed shoes and light clothes; Saigon is warm all year.
- Tết 2027: Lunar New Year falls on 6 February 2027; many family-run eateries close for several days, so the menu changes.
More planning help: Saigon food guide, Saigon travel guide, Ben Thanh Market guide and Saigon travel tips.
Ready to taste Saigon? Send us an inquiry with your date, lunch or dinner, and any dietary needs – we usually reply within 24 hours.
Updated 24 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert
Day by day itinerary
About the Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour
This 3.5–4-hour tour combines Saigon street food with a ride around the city on a vintage Vespa. A professional driver takes each guest, and an English-speaking guide explains every dish. Choose lunch or dinner, with pick-up from hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Brief itinerary
- Pick-up – city landmarks and backstreets – bánh xèo and spring rolls
- Grilled banana sticky rice – local seafood restaurant
- Nhieu Loc canal walk – avocado ice cream – back to your hotel
Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour: Street Food, Seafood and a City Ride (3.5–4 Hours)
Meals: lunch or dinner (street food tastings and seafood) · Overnight: No overnight
Times: lunch tour 12:00–16:00 or dinner tour 18:00–21:30.
Pick-up: an experienced driver collects you from your hotel on a vintage Vespa.
City ride: ride past city landmarks and through narrow streets to see daily life.
First stop: bánh xèo (crispy rice pancakes) and spring rolls at a local eatery.
Street cart: grilled banana sticky rice, eaten standing beside the vendor.
Seafood: shared plates at a local seafood restaurant.
Canal walk: stroll along the Nhieu Loc canal.
Dessert: avocado ice cream at a popular local shop, then your driver takes you back to your hotel.
Inclusions
Meals
Street food lunch or dinner + seafood + dessert
Transport
Vintage Vespa with driver
Accommodation
No overnight
Tour Inclusions
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- Vintage Vespa with fuel and a professional driver (one guest per scooter)
- Full-face helmet, and rain poncho if needed
- English-speaking guide
- All food and drinks on the route, and cold water
- All entrance fees
Tour Exclusions
- Extra food and drinks beyond the tastings
- Pick-up outside central Ho Chi Minh City (ask us)
- Tips for drivers and guide (appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Tour Price
Tour code: VTE-SG678
| Option | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$83 |
| Private tour | US$93 |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, vintage Vespa with fuel and driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, all food and drinks on the route and entrance fees.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices when you enquire.
Ready to book? Send us your date and number of travellers to confirm availability.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs about the Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour
1. How long is the Saigon Vintage Vespa Foodie Tour?
About 3.5–4 hours: the lunch tour runs from 12:00 to 16:00 and the dinner tour from 18:00 to 21:30, including hotel pick-up and drop-off.
2. What will I eat?
Usually bánh xèo (crispy rice pancakes) and spring rolls, grilled banana sticky rice from a street cart, seafood at a local restaurant and avocado ice cream. It adds up to a full meal.
3. How much does the tour cost?
US$83 per person in a small group or US$93 per person for a private tour, including all food and drinks, the Vespa, driver, guide and entrance fees.
4. Should I choose lunch or dinner?
The food is the same. Lunch suits daytime photos and families; dinner is cooler, with lit-up streets and the busiest food stalls.
5. How is this different from the Saigon After Dark tour?
The Saigon After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa runs only in the evening and adds a rooftop sunset drink, a seafood street and a live music café for US$93. The Foodie Tour can be done at lunch or dinner and focuses on the food.
6. Do I drive the Vespa myself?
No. You ride as a passenger behind a professional driver, one guest per scooter.
7. Is Saigon street food safe to eat?
Busy places with fast turnover and freshly cooked food are the safest choice, and that is how the stops are chosen. Tell your guide if you have a sensitive stomach.
8. Can vegetarians join?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we arrange vegetarian dishes. Fish sauce is common in Vietnamese kitchens, so strict vegans should mention it.
9. I don’t eat seafood. Can I still join?
Yes. Let us know when you book and the seafood stop is replaced with another local dish.
10. Where does the tour start?
At your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City. Pick-up and drop-off are free.
11. Can children join?
Usually yes, if they can sit safely behind a driver and wear a helmet. Ask us about the minimum age and child prices.
12. What should I wear?
Closed shoes and light, comfortable clothes. Ponchos are provided if it rains.
13. Are drinks included?
Yes – cold water and the drinks served with the food are included. Extra beers or cocktails are paid locally.
14. How do I book the foodie tour?
Send your date, lunch or dinner, number of travellers and hotel through the Tour Inquiry form or WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368. We usually reply within 24 hours.
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