If there is one way to meet Saigon, it is from the back of a motorbike at dusk. The city’s street food culture is vast, and its best stalls are often tucked into side lanes that a visitor would never find alone. A guided scooter tour solves that. The Tiqets product we link is the Guided Craft Beer and Food Tour by Scooter, run by Vietventure. Over about four hours, a local guide collects you from your hotel, you ride as a passenger through busy districts, and you stop at local spots for street food and drinks. The page mentions starting with a Bia Hoi, the cheap fresh draught beer served on pavement stools, and tasting Lao Gia beer from Chinatown, with vegan and non-vegan food options on offer. Food, drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off and a helmet are all included, so the only decision is how hungry you are. It is a lively, sociable way to spend your first night in the city, and riding as a passenger is also the safest way to experience Saigon’s legendary traffic from the inside.
How it works: the tour starts at 17:30 and lasts about four hours. You choose a pickup point at checkout, and the guide collects you at your hotel lobby or a designated spot at the confirmed time; the listed meeting point is Vincom Center Dong Khoi. Groups are capped at twenty, with a live English-speaking guide. Free cancellation and rescheduling are available until twelve hours before the tour, which is shorter notice than most day trips.
What to expect: the exact stops are not published and vary with the guide and the evening, but the page promises street food and craft or local beer in neighbourhoods across the city, including Chinatown. Expect small plates eaten on low plastic stools, a lot of laughing, and a guide who explains each dish and how to order it later on your own. Tell the operator in advance about allergies or dietary needs, and use the vegan option if it suits you. Alcohol is part of the experience, and the riders stay sober enough to drive carefully.
Making the most of it: arrive hungry and pace yourself. Wear closed shoes and trousers or a long skirt, bring a light layer for the ride and keep your bag in front of you. November evenings are drier and cooler than the wet season, though a rain poncho is a sensible backup. After the tour, the Nguyen Hue walking street is a short ride from the city centre if you want to keep the evening going.
What to expect
The experience
A guided evening ride as a passenger on a scooter, with street food and craft or local beer stops across the city, hotel pickup and a helmet included.
Best time
Early in your stay, on a dry evening, so you know what to order and where to eat for the rest of your trip.
How long
About four hours, starting at 17:30 with pickup from your hotel.
Tips
Arrive hungry, mention allergies or a vegan diet in advance, and wear closed shoes with a light layer for the ride.
Quick picks
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want to taste Saigon’s street food and see its neighbourhoods from the back of a bike.
- Families
- Best for teenagers and adults, since the tour involves beer stops and an evening ride; check age rules before booking with younger children.
- Couples
- A fun, social first evening in the city, finished with a stroll through the lit-up streets.
- Pair with
- A morning at the War Remnants Museum and a visit to Ben Thanh Market to see the ingredients you tasted at night.
- Time needed
- An evening of about four hours.
Good questions
Do I have to drive the scooter myself?+
No, you ride as a passenger behind an experienced local rider, so no licence or experience is needed. A helmet is included in the price.
Where does the scooter food tour start?+
The guide collects you from the hotel or pickup point you choose at checkout. The listed meeting point is Vincom Center Dong Khoi in District 1.
What food and drink is included?+
The ticket includes food and drinks along the route, with the Bia Hoi and Lao Gia beer mentioned on the page. Vegan and non-vegan options are available, and tips are not included.
Is it safe to ride on a scooter in Saigon traffic?+
Traffic looks chaotic, but riding with a trained local at evening speeds is a safe way to see it. Hold on, keep your bag in front and follow your driver’s instructions.
Can I cancel the scooter food tour?+
The Tiqets tour offers free cancellation and rescheduling until twelve hours before the visit. After that, the booking cannot be refunded.
