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  • Ho Chi Minh CityFood walk · evening

    Saigon Night Bites on Foot

    Itinerary: guided evening walk with southern tastings, a coffee stop and a sweet finish (merchant description).

    PaceWalking, about 3 hours listed
    AccessibilityStreet walking; step-free not confirmed
    GroupShared; size not confirmed
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedRead our walking guide

    Self-guided: follow the four-stop plan.

  • Ho Chi Minh CityFood tour · scooter

    Private vegetarian food tour by scooter

    Itinerary: private, vegetarian-focused stops across neighborhoods, by motorbike with a driver.

    PaceRiding between stops
    AccessibilityRequires riding pillion; not a walking tour
    GroupPrivate
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedGuided vs self-guided

    Self-guided: vegetarian is chay.

  • HanoiFood walk · small group

    Old Quarter food walk

    Itinerary: a small-group walk through Old Quarter streets with several tastings.

    PaceWalking; duration per listing
    AccessibilityNarrow, busy sidewalks
    GroupSmall group; size not confirmed
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedHanoi food sequence

    Self-guided: breakfast-to-evening plan.

  • HanoiCooking class · market

    Cooking class with market visit

    Itinerary: market walk for ingredients, then a hands-on class. Choose it for the confirmed menu, not a photo.

    PaceMostly standing; half day
    AccessibilityAsk about seating and kitchen access
    GroupShared class
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedHanoi dishes to know

    Good company for solo travelers.

  • Ninh BìnhDay trip from Hanoi

    Bái Đính, Tràng An & Hang Múa day trip

    Itinerary: pagoda complex, Tràng An boat route and the Hang Múa viewpoint, with lunch per listing.

    PaceFull day; long road transfer
    AccessibilityHang Múa is a steep stair climb; boat boarding steps
    GroupShared
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedPlan food stops yourself

    Self-guided: stay a night instead.

  • Hội AnCooking · basket boat

    Market, basket boat and small-group cooking

    Itinerary: market visit, a basket-boat ride, then a cooking session.

    PaceHalf day; several transfers
    AccessibilityBoat boarding; ask about mobility
    GroupSmall group
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedA good rainy-day option

    Check the wet-weather policy.

  • Hội AnOld Town · evening

    Basket boat, Old Town and evening lantern boat

    Itinerary: basket boat, a walk through the Old Town and an evening river ride.

    PaceAfternoon into evening
    AccessibilityBoarding small boats
    GroupShared
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedHalf-day food route

    Self-guided: walk the route, eat as you go.

  • Phú QuốcPrivate boat · snorkeling

    An Thới private snorkeling

    Itinerary: private speedboat to islands off An Thới with snorkeling stops, weather permitting.

    PaceAbout 7 hours listed; confirm option
    AccessibilityBoat boarding; swimming needed to snorkel
    GroupPrivate
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Weather-dependentWet-weather alternatives

    Ask about lunch and seafood allergies.

  • Phú QuốcPrivate car · full day

    Private island day by car

    Itinerary: private car with hotel pickup; temples, beaches and listed stops. Ask to skip retail stops.

    PaceFull day; you set the stops
    AccessibilityCar-based; child seats not verified
    GroupPrivate
    Last check13 Oct 2026
    Dates unconfirmedChoose a food stop

    Request a shorter route in writing.

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Hanoi market visit and cooking class

Confirm where the market walk starts and which dietary changes the kitchen can make.

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Hội An lantern-making class

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Saigon street-food walking tour

Ask for the walking distance, meeting point and what is included at dinner.

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