7. Ho Chi Minh City: Night Scooter Tour with Beer & Food
Experience authentic Vietnamese food and beer with a scooter tour of HoChi Minh City. Try out 6 really tasty Vietnamese dishes at 6 local places, known as local favorites. Take the chance to make one o the dishes yourself and admire the sparkling districts and colorful streets.
Zoom through 5 different districts, all unique in their own way and enjoy the fresh atmosphere. Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's culture and cuisine through talking with your guide at each food stall.
Throughout the tour, eat a variety of delicious dishes and drinks at 6 local food places and sample over 6 Saigon's best authentic street foods and local beer/ optional drinks. Of course, you will have a chance to cook Vietnamese food for yourself.
After a fun ride on the back of the scooter, our first stop is Charcoal Grilled Pork On Skewers Rice Noodles or Beef Noodle Soup. Then, try the Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake at a local eatery at district 3, a hidden gem surrounded by lots of locals sitting on plastic chairs.
After the meals, allow your guide to take you to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, a “food heaven” in Saigon. The street food sold here is diverse since people in the area come from many places and have different tastes. Explore the area, and partake in a typical local night.
Visit Thich Quang Duc Monument to learn about the mysterious story of the Thich Quang Duc, who burnt himself to protest the persecution of Buddhism by the South of Vietnam government in 1963.
Afterward, discover the biggest flower market in district 5. Flowers sold here are believed to be collected from every part of Vietnam. Browse and buy the flowers your love and enjoy the sweet smell and the beauty of them.
Make another food stop in district 10, and fully understand how to make steamed rice rolls with all the ingredients. Hop back on the scooter and try out the most popular street food in Vietnam, Banh My.
Take a drive over Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, and admire the nice view of Saigon. Then, get ready for more food, with a stop in district 4 to taste Steamed Clams with Lemongrass, Grilled Scallops, and local beer, at a local eatery.
Last but not least, revel in a dessert of flan cakes. Chat and share with your guide about your experience and all you've learned. Discover not only Saigon, but all of Vietnam.