What Makes The “XO Foodie Tour” the Premiere Vietnam Food Tour?

Unlike most other food tours in Vietnam, we steer clear of common dishes like Pho, Banh Xeo, Banh Mi and Spring Rolls. Why book a tour that serves you food you can get on every Vietnamese street corner?

At XO Tours, we aim to provide a truly unique food experience with an itinerary that’s difficult for most travelers to replicate. That’s why the “XO Foodie” is the most acclaimed Vietnam food tour, and is designed to introduce you to lesser-known dishes that most blogs and tours overlook!

We are also THE ONLY Vietnam food tour to recognized by Forbes as one of the top 9 food tours in the world, named one of the top 10 city tours in the world by USA Today, and praised by Food & Wine as the best food tour in Vietnam. The New York Times also lists us as one of the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Most other food tours in Saigon visit the same locations, like the “Ho Thi Ky Flower Market” and the “Nguyen Thien Thuat” apartments, so the tourists often outnumber the locals! Why are these places so popular with other tour operators? Because they offer cheap, low quality street food that are carb-heavy to fill you up. Both these locations are also super easy to visit on your own and don’t really require a tour guide.

While there are many other cheaper food tours in Vietnam, it is IMPOSSIBLE to provide the superior experience that XO Tours offers for a much lower price without cutting corners. The majority of the copycat tours operate illegally, serve super low quality food, and hire poorly trained students, which seriously affects the quality and safety of your experience. Guests that have gone on other Vietnam food tours and The XO Foodie Tour always tell us that the difference is like NIGHT and DAY!

A Vietnam Food Tour for the Adventurous!

On the XO Foodie Tour we will take you to restaurants and food stalls hidden far outside the tourist areas and show you where the locals really love to eat!

Our menu is diverse and offers a great selection of meats, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits and include very little carbs or gluten. We also won’t make you eat dog meat, bugs, organs, raw food or anything too weird.

UNLIMITED food drinks are included in the price and we can easily adjust the menu for vegans/vegetarians and most other food restrictions! We can also offer child friendly dishes for families with young children!

So save your appetite, delight your palate and let us fill your tummy with delicious and authentic Vietnamese food!

When do you offer the “XO Foodie Tour?”

The XO Foodie Tour is only available in the evenings when most street vendors open for business.

We have worked with the same vendors for many years, to ensure that the food we provide on the “XO Foodie Tour” is healthy and hygienic!

How much food and drinks are offered on the XO Foodie?

• At least 10 entrees (including lots of seafood)
• Vegetarian/Vegan friendly
• Dessert
• Drinks (beer, soft drinks, water & tea)
• Generous portions
• Full flow of food as long as you keep eating!

Live Like A Local in Saigon in 1 Amazing Night!

The XO Foodie is not just a gastronomic tour, but a great way to see parts of the city that the majority of tourists don’t get to see. Most visitors to Ho Chi Minh City are stuck in district 1. On this tour, we’ll take you to 5 other popular districts and show you how real Vietnamese people live, work and eat!

The XO Foodie Tour includes 2 unique sightseeing stops with 3 amazing food venues and lasts about 4.5 hours. The sightseeing stops provides you time in between each food stop in order for you to rest your stomach so you can eat more!

How many people in a group?

Please note that this tour is offered on a join in basis, so there may be other guests joining you on the tour. Our maximum group size is 16 people. For guests that do not want to go in a group, we also offer a private tour option for an extra charge.