Saigon Street Food Savvy Shore Excursion
Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Saigon's vibrant street food, rich history, and cultural treasures on this immersive shore excursion from Phu My Port.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phu My Port Vietnam - Starting operations 20 years ago in the south of Vietnam, Baria Serece – Phu My Port is being recognized for its high standards in safety, with fast, effective and reliable port services available to the customers 24 hours per day round year. They are strategically located on the Thi Vai River basin, making Baria Serece Phu My Port a great inbound gateway for the cargo that will be distributed within Vietnam, and, also giving to our customers a possibility to outbound cargo thru Asia and world.

Phu My Port is located on Cai Mep-Thi Vai linking-port Road, Phu My District-level Town, Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Phu My Port is about 40 km from Vung Tau City, 70 km from the center of Saigon, 110 km from Cu Chi Tunnels, 125 km from, Mekong Delta. It takes about 1 hour to Vung Tau City, about 1.5 hours to Ho Chi Minh City, and about 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach My Tho – Mekong Delta from Phu My Port by road way.
You’ll be picked up at main gate of Phu My port to Saigon

  • Ben Thanh Market - Located in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the vibrant culture of Vietnam. More than just a place to shop, the market also offers opportunities for cultural and culinary exploration. From early morning until late at night, the market brims with vendors selling fresh vegetables, meat, seafood, and a variety of Vietnamese street food. Visitors can try many authentic dishes such as pho, banh mi, spring rolls, or shop for traditional items such as ao dai, lacquerware, and silk.

After over 100 years since its establishment, Ben Thanh Market has become not only a trading hub but also a witness to the many ups and downs of Saigon. Whether you are looking for a glimpse into the country’s rich heritage, a taste of the local cuisine, or an insight into the daily life of Vietnamese people, the market can meet all your needs.

  • FITO Museum - The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine, also known as Fito Museum, is home to numerous unique and well-preserved exhibits of herbal medicine. With English-speaking staff and well-organized exhibition rooms, Fito Museum solidifies itself as one of the best museums in Ho Chi Minh City.
    At first glance, the most captivating aspect of the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine is its architectural style. Inspired by ancient buildings, the museum is mainly built from wood, giving it a distinctive atmosphere from the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City.

A visit to Fito Museum is an educational experience, as you can learn about and marvel at the achievements of Vietnam’s herbal medicine displayed in 18 exhibition rooms.

Not only is the museum a time capsule of traditional medicine, but it also has a shrine to commemorate the founding fathers of the practice: Tue Tinh and Le Huu Trac.

Above all, what makes so impressive is how well it has stood the test of time.

  • Sơn mài Đại Việt - The lacquer itself is actually the resin of a tree which is mixed with coloured pigments and solvents and applied layer after layer to the object’s surface, producing a shiny and durable finish. Eggshell and mother of pearl may be applied to the surface before the lacquer is applied, in which the finished product is sanded down to reveal the decoration beneath.

The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of Phu Tho, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form during the feudal period.
Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays (1428-1527), may still be seen at many temples and pagodas.

In subsequent centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables.

Since that time lacquerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today’s most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.

  • Ben Nghe Street Food Market - The food market in District 1 has over 30 stalls selling a wide variety of dishes and drinks, with a some stalls operated by expats in the city.

I was overwhelmed by the wide variety of culinary delights available, with familiar local dishes such as phở, bánh xèo, cơm tấm, as well as exotic international cuisine from India, Greek and Mexico.

All the stalls proudly display their finest and most mouth-watering dishes, from tasty looking Indian samosa, to grilled pork ribs that glisten under the light, and pan-fried beef that bursts into a tower of flames when a skilled chef sets it alight.

It may take you a while to decided what to have for dinner. Walking and browsing the stalls is almost as fun as eating. I say almost, because the food is what we are all here for.

With around 3,500 visitors everyday, Bến Nghé Street Food Market is adored by many local and foreign diners looking for a cool place to hang out with friends and families.

  • Khách sạn Bông Sen Sài Gòn - First introduced in Vietnam over a decade ago in 1998, Ganh Bong Sen Buffet offers the perfect balance between the traditional dishes of Vietnamese cuisine and the Western-styled buffet.
    A hand-painted features in the mural are images of many popular dishes normally found at the corners of open marketplaces in provincial towns, such as banh canh, banh xeo, banh khot, bun rieu, bun mam, to name a few.

At the Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, the creative, talented, and experienced chefs elevate these common traditional dishes into symbols of culinary excellence with a taste that is both distinctive and yet equally familiar to a connoisseur of Vietnamese delicacies.

It is no surprise that many come to Ganh Bong Sen Buffet in order to enjoy the characteristic flavors of the three regions. You want to experience the culture of Vietnam. You want to be satisfied. Well, you can count on us. Here at Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, every meal is a feast for the gods.

  • Phu My Port Vietnam - Starting operations 20 years ago in the south of Vietnam, Baria Serece – Phu My Port is being recognized for its high standards in safety, with fast, effective and reliable port services available to the customers 24 hours per day round year. They are strategically located on the Thi Vai River basin, making Baria Serece Phu My Port a great inbound gateway for the cargo that will be distributed within Vietnam, and, also giving to our customers a possibility to outbound cargo thru Asia and world.

Phu My Port is located on Cai Mep - Thi Vai linking - port Road, Phu My District-level Town, Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Phu My Port is about 40 km from Vung Tau City, 70 km from the center of Saigon, 110 km from Cu Chi Tunnels, 125 km from, Mekong Delta. It takes about 1 hour to Vung Tau City, about 1.5 hours to Ho Chi Minh City, and about 2 hours and 45 minutes to Mekong Delta from Phu My Port by road way.
You’ll be dropped off at main gate of Phu My port from Saigon.

What's Included
  • Traditional Buffet Lunch & Bottled water
  • All entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Picking up & dropping off at Phu My Port
  • English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Tipping/ gratuities, personal expenses
Additional Information

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon and long considered the Pearl of the Far East, is Vietnam’s most dynamic hub of commerce and culture. Visiting Saigon is like encountering exotic delicious food, French colonial architecture, and memories of the Vietnam War.

We will begin our tour by driving from Phu My Port to Saigon and visiting the central market, where we will delve into various types of traditional Vietnamese fresh foods. Next, we will head to the renowned Fito Oriental Museum in Saigon to learn about the influence of traditional Vietnamese oriental medicines on daily Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, you will be transferred to the Saigon street food market to experience authentic traditional Vietnamese foods firsthand. This will follow a visit to a factory producing lacquer paintings and other artworks made primarily from local materials. For lunch, we will dine at Ganh Buffet, known for its typical traditional Vietnamese cuisine and a variety of famous dishes such as Banh Xeo, before concluding the tour.

  • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time
  • Everyone can join this tour
Location
Phu My Port Vietnam
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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