We've handpicked a selection of our favorite street food gems. Some of them have fascinating backstories while others are more straightforward, but they all have one thing in common - delicious food and drinks. Begin your adventure with a drink at one of Saigon's most elegant rooftop bars or hẻm bars, where you'll be captivated by breathtaking panoramic views of the city's stunning skyline, then we will take you across historic Cho Lon - from our favorite sui cao and Chinese sweet soups to steaming bowls of Hong Kong-style beef noodles to a goat curry finale.
Cho Lon Hẻm Gems Tour
Half Day
Itinerary
Important Information
Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road- and weather conditions
Included in the Prices are:
- English-speaking guide
- Motorbike with an experienced driver
- Pick up/drop off in downtown Saigon (either D1 or D3) or at Urbanist Travel office (56/1 Nguyen Thong, D3)
- Entrance fee
- Food and drink at each stop on the tour
- Insurance
- VAT
Not Included in the Prices are:
- Services not mentioned in our Itinerary
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, tipping, etc
- Tips to drivers/ guides / local eateries
- Clients are encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
- Additional water/beer/soft drinks (first drink at each stop is covered in the tour fee)
- Surcharge applied for having another language-speaking guide such as Spanish - French - Chinese
Cancellation Policy
- Tours & Tour Packages Reservations for FIT (small group size under 10 pax)
- No Show - 100% charge
- 1-7 days - 100% of the total price
- 8-14 days - 75% of the total price
- 15-24 days - up 50% of the total price
- Over 25 days - no charge
- For GIT requests (from 11 pax and above), it will be informed case by case
Fantastic evening!
Fantastic Saturday evening with Urbanist Travel doing Chợ Lớn Hẻm Gems Food Tour. We went with empty stomachs and left very full! Great little peek into the Chinese influence in Saigon.
Cho Lon
Cho Lon was once its own city, long inhabited by Hoa (ethnic Chinese) who established an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago. There's a lot to explore in the area today, including delicious street food, unique architecture and local lifestyles.
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There's nothing wrong with relaxing while on vacation but one would be remiss if they didn't experience the local cultures and flavors in the streets and alleys around their hotels. Urbanist Travel specializes in crafting tours that provide travelers access to destinations usually reserved for locals. From street food tours designed by foodies to architecture walks curated by local architects, we will show you things that normal tourists never get to see.
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Given that the word "urban" is at the core of our brand, it's probably no surprise that we pride ourselves on being experts in curating experiences in city environments. From exploring a metropolis via street food and architecture tours to providing different modes of transportation to traverse it (on the back of a Vespa, atop an open sightseeing bus or on the deck of a water taxi), we neatly tie everything together to give you rich and nuanced experiences.
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