Saigon Vegan Walking Tour Discover Hidden Flavors with Local Market Visit
by Spring Saigon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$68.98Overview
The tour starts at the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument in Ho Chi Minh City, where participants meet the guide. Over about three hours, the group walks roughly 7,000 steps through local neighborhoods while tasting a variety of vegan Vietnamese street foods. The first stop is Ban Co Market, a local market away from tourist areas, where participants spend around fifteen minutes exploring stalls with fresh produce, tofu, spices, and herbs. Seasonal tropical fruits are sampled, and the guide explains common plant-based ingredients used in Vietnamese cooking. Next, the tour visits the Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings, one of the city’s oldest residential complexes. Participants walk through narrow alleyways, meet residents, and learn about the history and community life of the area. The food tasting begins at a family-run eatery offering smoky vegan BBQ, handmade dumplings, and steamed rice cakes from Central Vietnam. Then the group visits a fruit shop to taste a variety of tropical and exotic fruits, which change by season. After that, participants stop at a street-food spot serving traditional Vietnamese sweet desserts called chè, such as banana chè and taro chè. The next stop offers vegan noodle bowls with grilled plant-based "meat," crispy bánh cống, and homemade juice made by the shop owner, where the group sits and enjoys the neighborhood atmosphere. Another family-run spot provides different kinds of vegan dumplings while the guide shares information about Saigon’s Chinese community and its culinary influence. Later, participants try bột chiên, a popular fried street snack, paired with a cold drink while sitting and observing the street scene. The final food stop is Chè Hiển Khánh, a venue with a long history serving classic Vietnamese sweets like lotus seed chè and bánh cốm. The itinerary is flexible and may change depending on what is fresh and open that day. All tastings mentioned are included. The tour covers about three hours of walking and eating throughout Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on local vegan flavors and market visits.
Highlights
Itinerary
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Participants meet the guide at this monument before starting the tour.
Ban Co Market
Explore a lively local market away from tourists, seeing produce, tofu, herbs, mushrooms, spices, and traditional ingredients. Taste seasonal tropical fruits and learn about plant-based components in Vietnamese cooking.
15 min
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
Walk through one of the oldest apartment complexes in Ho Chi Minh City. Wander narrow alleys, meet residents, and hear about the history and daily life within this unique neighborhood.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Visit a small family-run venue serving smoky vegan BBQ, handmade dumplings, and soft steamed rice cakes from Central Vietnam. The focus is on everyday local food in a simple setting.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Taste a variety of tropical and exotic fruits at a family-operated fruit shop. Selections vary daily and include sweet, sour, and unusual options. Learn how locals enjoy these fruits.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Sample traditional Vietnamese sweet desserts called chè. Options may include chè bà ba, banana chè, taro chè, sweet corn chè, or white bean chè depending on availability.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Try a vegan noodle bowl with grilled plant-based 'meat' and crispy bánh cống. The owner makes homemade juice, and guests can relax in the casual neighborhood atmosphere.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Try several kinds of vegan dumplings at a family-run place. While eating, learn about Saigon’s Chinese community and its influence on the city’s food and culture.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Eat a plate of crispy bột chiên, a classic Saigon street food, paired with a cold beer or preferred drink. The group relaxes, eats, chats, and observes the local street scene.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Sample classic Vietnamese desserts like lotus seed chè, bánh cốm, and bánh đậu xanh at Chè Hiển Khánh, showcasing traditional Saigon dessert culture with historical roots.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
The itinerary is adjustable depending on freshness, availability, and daily conditions. Changes may occur but the group will be well fed.
1 min
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the monk statue
End point
We will meet in front of the monk statue
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation terms shown at checkout.
Additional info
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Saigon Vegan Walking Tour Discover Hidden Flavors with Local Market Visit
by Spring Saigon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$68.98Overview
The tour starts at the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument in Ho Chi Minh City, where participants meet the guide. Over about three hours, the group walks roughly 7,000 steps through local neighborhoods while tasting a variety of vegan Vietnamese street foods. The first stop is Ban Co Market, a local market away from tourist areas, where participants spend around fifteen minutes exploring stalls with fresh produce, tofu, spices, and herbs. Seasonal tropical fruits are sampled, and the guide explains common plant-based ingredients used in Vietnamese cooking. Next, the tour visits the Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings, one of the city’s oldest residential complexes. Participants walk through narrow alleyways, meet residents, and learn about the history and community life of the area. The food tasting begins at a family-run eatery offering smoky vegan BBQ, handmade dumplings, and steamed rice cakes from Central Vietnam. Then the group visits a fruit shop to taste a variety of tropical and exotic fruits, which change by season. After that, participants stop at a street-food spot serving traditional Vietnamese sweet desserts called chè, such as banana chè and taro chè. The next stop offers vegan noodle bowls with grilled plant-based "meat," crispy bánh cống, and homemade juice made by the shop owner, where the group sits and enjoys the neighborhood atmosphere. Another family-run spot provides different kinds of vegan dumplings while the guide shares information about Saigon’s Chinese community and its culinary influence. Later, participants try bột chiên, a popular fried street snack, paired with a cold drink while sitting and observing the street scene. The final food stop is Chè Hiển Khánh, a venue with a long history serving classic Vietnamese sweets like lotus seed chè and bánh cốm. The itinerary is flexible and may change depending on what is fresh and open that day. All tastings mentioned are included. The tour covers about three hours of walking and eating throughout Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on local vegan flavors and market visits.
Highlights
Itinerary
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Participants meet the guide at this monument before starting the tour.
Ban Co Market
Explore a lively local market away from tourists, seeing produce, tofu, herbs, mushrooms, spices, and traditional ingredients. Taste seasonal tropical fruits and learn about plant-based components in Vietnamese cooking.
15 min
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
Walk through one of the oldest apartment complexes in Ho Chi Minh City. Wander narrow alleys, meet residents, and hear about the history and daily life within this unique neighborhood.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Visit a small family-run venue serving smoky vegan BBQ, handmade dumplings, and soft steamed rice cakes from Central Vietnam. The focus is on everyday local food in a simple setting.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Taste a variety of tropical and exotic fruits at a family-operated fruit shop. Selections vary daily and include sweet, sour, and unusual options. Learn how locals enjoy these fruits.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Sample traditional Vietnamese sweet desserts called chè. Options may include chè bà ba, banana chè, taro chè, sweet corn chè, or white bean chè depending on availability.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Try a vegan noodle bowl with grilled plant-based 'meat' and crispy bánh cống. The owner makes homemade juice, and guests can relax in the casual neighborhood atmosphere.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Try several kinds of vegan dumplings at a family-run place. While eating, learn about Saigon’s Chinese community and its influence on the city’s food and culture.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Eat a plate of crispy bột chiên, a classic Saigon street food, paired with a cold beer or preferred drink. The group relaxes, eats, chats, and observes the local street scene.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
Sample classic Vietnamese desserts like lotus seed chè, bánh cốm, and bánh đậu xanh at Chè Hiển Khánh, showcasing traditional Saigon dessert culture with historical roots.
15 min
Spring Saigon Tours
The itinerary is adjustable depending on freshness, availability, and daily conditions. Changes may occur but the group will be well fed.
1 min
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the monk statue
End point
We will meet in front of the monk statue
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation terms shown at checkout.
Additional info
More things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City Private Vegan Food Tour by Scooter
- Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc VIP Day Trip by Limousine with Lunch from Ho Chi Minh City
- Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Delta Private 1-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi Private Day Trip: Ben Duoc Tunnels, Liberated Area & Memorial Temple
- Mekong Delta Tour: My Tho and Ben Tre 1-Day by DGT
- Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip, Lunch, and Village Visit from Ho Chi Minh City