Now, if you’re a foodie from within who’s looking to indulge in this rich tapestry of Saigon’s cuisine, then isn’t that something? Our exclusive tours do assure a unique opportunity wherein you can get up close and personal with how this busy city has a vibrant food culture. Being the meeting point of many kinds of cultures, Saigon combines traditional Vietnamese with Chinese, French, and other influences. Our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours will take you off the beaten path, away from all of the normal tourist spots, and into the heart of the local neighborhoods to family-run eateries, traditional markets, and historical landmarks. Through your guides, you’ll learn very interesting stories about nutrition. It’s not a food-tasting tour; it is the culture, history, and passion of those who cook the food.
Com Tam Ba Ghien
Our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours are more than just about food; they’re about getting right down into the heart of the local culture via the culinary route. Unique to this tour are special access points that only a few locals know about. Start the day with a Vietnamese breakfast of “Com Tam" in one of the many local eateries, then helplessly stray around historic neighborhoods like the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment complex—this gives a wonderful nostalgic view of former Saigon. You will be helped to visit all the places, giving you the real taste of this city’s rich culinary heritage.
What makes our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours special is the personal touch. In comparison with big group tours, the private ones allow us to make your experience one of ease and personability. Our local guides are full of knowledge and pride in detailing insider secrets. Curious about what goes into making a dish, or perhaps wondering around a neighborhood to view its history of making? Our guides go deep with insights on all questions that arise from what makes up a dish to the neighborhoods: history and content. This kind of personal attention makes the tour like a casual day out with a friend from the local area, hence more interactive and pleasurable.
Get ready for an immersive adventure with our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours. Imagine a non-stop sizzle of “Banh Xeo" on the hot griddle, the aroma of just-brewed Vietnamese coffee, or colored exotic fruits at the local market. This food tour will awaken all your senses: taste delicious dishes—from famous “Banh Mi" to sweet sticky rice desserts. Every bite has a story that enriches your understanding of the culinary landscape of Saigon. By the end of this food trial tour, you will not only be full but will have also gained an appreciation for the traditions and culture that shape Ho Chi Minh City’s cuisine.
The day starts with a warm welcome by our friendly and knowledgeable guide at your designated pick-up point. He or she will welcome you to today’s interesting journey with a welcome that reflects a passion for Saigon’s culinary heritage and depth of local knowledge.
Start your culinary exploration of Saigon with a visit to the iconic “Com Tam" dish. This much-beloved breakfast treat consists of broken rice along with grilled pork, fresh vegetables, and a side of savory fish sauce. At Com Tam Ba Ghien, you taste the very soul of this local favorite; learn about the ingredients and techniques that would make it so special.
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Stop next at the Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, the largest flower market in town. You will be enticed by numerous flowers of different colors and great fragrances. Learn how local traders do business there and understand why flowers are an important part of Vietnamese culture and traditions.
No visit to Saigon would be complete without a sample of the iconic “Banh Mi." At Banh Mi Huynh Hoa, sample the perfect mix of the French baguette and a variety of Vietnamese fillings: meats, pickled veggies, and delicious sauces. This stop shows you a food fusion that typifies Saigon.
Get a taste of Vietnamese traditions at Ca Phe Lu. Taste some of their drinks—the intense, fragrant black iced coffee and creamy iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk. Learn about other unusual ways of brewing and the culture of sitting at a coffee table in Vietnam.
Stroll along the crowded streets of Lon Market, which is a vivacious Chinatown in Saigon. This is a neighborhood that unites cultures and weaves an intricate historical and commercial tapestry. Ancient temples, traditional markets, and equivalent neighborly restaurants promise to make an introduction of this food variety as an expression of this Chinese-Vietnamese heritage.
Taste the crispy delicacy of “Banh Xeo," a savory Vietnamese pancake made of rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk, filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Banh Xeo 46A enables one to witness the preparation of the pancake and enjoy it while it is still fresh out of the griddle, served with many kinds of fresh herbs and dipping sauces.
Banh xeo
Stroll along Nguyen Trai Street, boasting stylish boutiques and an exciting fashion scene. Be updated on local fashion, collect some unique mementos off the streets, and soak in the energetic atmosphere of this fashionable street of Saigon.
End your meal on a sweet note. Indulge in the sweet and exotic flavors of sticky rice banana cake at Banh Chuoi Neo Deo, where you get authentic Vietnamese desserts. Observe the making of this great delicacy and how it serves or fits in culturally.
Later, upon completion of our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours, we will return to the starting point. Quality experiences and flavors in the taste buds will remain fresh in our minds for the rest of the day. Your guide will summarize everything before finally bidding you farewell with long-lasting memories of your wonderful culinary adventure through Saigon.
This being your last day of your Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours, you’re bound to start wondering what kind of souvenirs could be brought back home in terms of tasty remembrances. Here is the list of local delicacies making perfect souvenirs from your journey through the vibrant food scene of Saigon, along with trusted addresses to buy them.
Crispy Rice with Pork Floss is a tantalizing treat of crispy rice, topped with savory pork floss. It tastes great and has an added advantage since the crunchy texture makes one enjoy munching on it. As such, this will turn out to be a good souvenir item since it’s easy to pack and holds a unique taste bud sensation that reminds one of the rich culinary traditions of Saigon.
Pia Cake is a sweet pastry that originated from the Chinese community in southern Vietnam. It is usually made of a flaky crust, either with mung bean, taro, or durian paste, generally salted with egg yolk. This delicacy will surely be perfect for those sweet tooths out there and will make a wonderful present for friends and family.
Tet Cake with Magenta Leaves is a traditional sticky rice cake of Vietnam, usually served at times when the Lunar New Year is celebrated. The leaves of this marvelous plant color the cake magenta. It is colored magenta with leaves of such a wonderful plant and stuffed with mung beans and pork. Some kinds of savored treats account for not only exquisite food but also reflect the beauty of Vietnamese culture and the fine tradition associated with it.
It’s Phúc Long Tea for the tea lovers. Phuc Long itself is a very famous brand of tea in Vietnam, with different flavors like jasmine, oolong, and green tea. Such beautiful packaging makes it an ideal souvenir. Sipping a cup of Phuc Long tea back home will transport you right back into the middle of the bustling streets and serene tea shops of Saigon.
Salted Egg Sponge Cake Roll is a savory-sweet sponge cake roll filled with salted egg yolk and topped with pork floss, definitely, one unique concoction that gives a taste of Vietnamese ingenuity in baking. It’s an all-new treat sure to impress any person who tries it.
Last but not least, Salt-Roasted Cashews are fresh cashews roasted with salt. Vietnam is one of the biggest producers of cashews worldwide, and these snacks simply do justice to their quality. They are perfect for snacking and make a great, tasty, healthy present for friends and loved ones.
Joining the Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours is going to be an unforgettable and rewarding experience. Here are some helpful tips to make sure that you get the most out of your culinary adventure in Saigon.
Before going on your Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours, have some background knowledge about the country you are traveling to. It will help you understand the place, the culture, and the foods more on your trip. HCMC is a culturally historic city rich in diversity in food stock, from traditional Vietnamese flavors to the influences of China, France, and other places worldwide. Know famous dishes and to what culture they belong. This will help you relish and make full sense of the food that you come across during the tour.
Probably one of the best ways to enhance your Ho Chi Minh tours, however, is by interacting with locals. Don’t be afraid to strike out a conversation with any person you meet. The residents could turn out to be the most valuable sources recommending places less known to people or other niche dining experiences. They can let you in on secrets not revealed in any guidebook or online review sites. Also, by interacting with the locals, your adventure is more personalized and certainly more memorable.
While popular reviews and food blogs are helpful, most of the time they suggest famous places that might be overcrowded and very touristy. Go beyond these pages to uncover the real spirit of Saigon’s culinary scene. Let your guide, who will lead you on a Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tour, take you off the beaten track to less-known eateries and markets where locals come to dine. These hidden gems offer real experiences and flavors that are exemplary of the rich food culture the city boasts.
Special dietary requirements and restrictions need to be respected throughout the Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours. Please note that if you are allergic to any food or cannot digest it, state so before starting with the guide for advice on how to handle local food and ensure your safety and satisfaction. Also, it may be a good idea to bring along any medications that might be needed in case of adverse reactions, such as antacids or allergy pills.
Banh Chuoi Neo Deo
Indeed, our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours treated us to a full Cơm tấm breakfast at Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền, the historic Nguyễn Thiện Thuật apartment complex, the vibrant Hồ Thị Kỷ Flower Market, and the iconic Bánh Mì at Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa. We experienced the Vietnamese coffee culture at Cà phê Lú and Chợ Lớn in the Chinatown of Saigon, indulged in crispy Bánh xèo at Bánh Xèo 46A, and had a feel of the local fashion along Nguyễn Trãi Street. And for dessert—well, we just had to try a sweet sticky rice banana cake at Bánh Chuối Nếp Dẻo. Book your spot on our Private Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Package Tours today for an unforgettable culinary adventure in Saigon! Happy tasting and see you soon! Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Ho Chi Minh City to and to book Ho Chi Minh City Tours at the best prices.
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What is included today: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:
• Free time & overnight at hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City
• Your free leisure time may be spent shopping in Ho Chi Minh City center at Supermarkets etc or at Ben Thanh market.
• You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!
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HA HIEN SIGNATURE HOTEL Refer:http://hahienhotel.vn |
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The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked
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