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The 15 Private Street Food Tours Locals Send You To

57 tours  ·  from $33 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private street food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you turn up hungry.

Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Banh mi at a long-running local stop
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

1.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45Our pick

Join local student guides such as Long, Ted, or Thu for a private four-hour food tour by motorbike or car. Expect alleyway eateries, banh mi, bun bo Hue, sugar cane drink, sweet soup, and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, with hotel pickup in selected districts.

“I had so much fun! This was a highlight of my trip to Vietnam. The food was good, the ride was fun, and the students were great. My driver and guide Arch was amazing and told the group a lot about Vietnam history as well. It was a really great evening.”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Street barbecue, bo la lot, and local noodle soup
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

2.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide. Start with taxi pickup, then visit local food stalls and restaurants for banh xeo, banh khot, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, drinks, and dessert. Guides such as Aaron, Anna, Vejo, and Harry also explain city life and food culture.

“An unforgettable experience! We had an amazing foodie tour with Vejo under the Street Food Man tour. Vejo is an excellent communicator. He took an extra care to make sure we have everything we need and at each stop, he would talk about not only the food we are eating, but the history, background of the regions. It was so enlightening and entertaining! He is so knowledgeable and energetic, made this whole experience so memorable! The food that we’re chosen to highlight on this tour were all excellent, some of them are not something we would try on our own so I am very glad. this is an absolute must-do…”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - The first ride through District 3
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

3.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking local driver, stopping for street food, seafood, desserts, drinks, a flower market, and neighborhood sights. This four-hour private tour visits Districts 3, 10, 5, and 4, with guides such as Thuy, Albert, Grace, and Eugene praised for warm, careful service.

“Thuy and Lucy were fantastic! We had an incredible time experiencing Ho Chi Minh City on motorbikes—not only enjoying amazing food but also learning about the culture and exploring a variety of districts beyond D1, where we stayed. They were knowledgeable, kind, and made the night unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!”

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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie - Ten dishes, several stops, and a changing menu
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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

4.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · from $36

Start with hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then follow a private foodie guide through local stands and family eateries. Over three hours, you may try ten dishes, beer or soft drink, and Hanoi egg coffee at Cafe Giảng. Guides including Minh, Bao, Andy, Mai, and Linh tailor the food to you.

“Our guide Lam (Lucky) was incredible! Very funny, thoughtful, and enthusiastic about sharing Vietnam’s cuisine with us. The food was also delicious. He did a great job of selecting a range of dishes and customizing our experience. Cannot recommend enough!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour - Dress rules are part of the visit
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

5.Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 855 reviews · 5 hours · from $143

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide at Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, with optional Wat Pho and Wat Arun visits. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned car transfers, a local shuttle boat, temple etiquette advice, and plenty of help with photos and timing.

“We had an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful. She gave us a full history and helped us with taking pictures, and paid special attention to my mom who was celebrating her 80th birthday.”

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Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour - Starting in Garibaldi Square
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Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

6.Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend three hours walking Parma with a private guide such as Cecilia, Lisa, Roberta, or Giulia. Taste cured meats, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh pasta, pastries, gelato, balsamic vinegar, wine, and more while seeing Parma’s cathedral, Baptistery, Teatro Regio, and Farnese-era Pilotta Palace.

“The food tour was incredible. It was a perfect mix of walking around and learning about Parma and eating at amazing local spots. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour - Entering the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour

7.Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 510 reviews · 4 hours

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Pho’s huge Reclining Buddha with a private English-speaking guide. Air-conditioned hotel pickup keeps the four-hour visit comfortable, while guides such as Susie, Pui, Kay, and Wit are known for history, culture, photo tips, and flexible pacing.

“Pui was a great guide. Very friendly and shared loads of local knowledge and gave suggestions for the rest of our stay. Pui also took lots of family photos so we could all be in it together. We felt for our family 2 Temples was the perfect amount to see to really enjoy the experience.”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour - The evening starts with bánh xèo and bánh khọt
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

8.Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours riding pillion with English-speaking guides such as Thuy, Grace, Catherine, or Sam. Sample nine dishes across several districts, learn to make bánh xèo and coconut ice cream, visit markets and old apartments, and finish with seafood, flan, and local drinks.

“Highly recommend! We had such a great tour with our guides Sam & Mary - they provided great banter plus taught us lots about life and food in Vietnam & Saigon. I’m coeliac and they made sure all food was safe for me to eat, plus my husband got to eat h toe “normal” menu. Sam has even written a Vietnamese translation for me to communicate my dietary needs for the rest of our trip. Absolute godsend. Thanks so much girls!”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour - Starting with Bánh Xèo and Bánh Khọt
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour

9.Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Catherine, Thin, Tanya, or Gracie, tasting nine local dishes, drinks, and dessert across Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll use taxis between districts, walk through local food lanes, visit Nguyen Thien Thuat and the night flower market, and return to your hotel.

“We had an incredible food tour in Ho Chi Minh City, and Min, our guide, made it absolutely unforgettable! She was amazing — so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local food and its history. Min spoke English really well and made sure we were having an amazing time from start to finish. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious, and we learned so much about the culture and stories behind the food. She even followed up with us after the tour and made some recommendations for our next stop which was Hanoi. If you’re visiting Ho Chi Minh City, this tour is a must — and if you get…”

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StreetFood D'Luxe Experience: Tastes of Turin | Semi-Private - The morning route: a practical introduction to Turin’s food
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StreetFood D’Luxe Experience: Tastes of Turin | Semi-Private

10.StreetFood D’Luxe Experience: Tastes of Turin | Semi-Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Walk central Turin with Chef Abram or food expert Cecilia, stopping for chocolate, gelato, vermouth, street food, cheese, wine, and Piedmontese dishes. The morning tour ends with a light lunch, while Abram’s evening edition includes aperitivi and a full trattoria dinner. Groups are capped at six.

“Abram was a fantastic tour guide...we couldn't believe how many different types of foods we got to taste and how much knowledge, culture and background he was able to add along the way. We got a great tour of the city as well as we walked from food stop to food stop! Come hungry!”

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Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food - Jama Masjid: begin with Mughal Delhi
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Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

11.Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 345 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four private hours with a guide such as Asim, Nawin, or Ankit Arora, seeing Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, the Red Fort, and India Gate. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, a tuk tuk ride, and bottled water are included. Food and entry fees cost extra.

“Amazing tour. Guide was friendly and very informative about all the sites. Genuinely went out of his way to ensure i had a pleasant tour. As a female, solo traveller I felt very safe at all times.”

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Private Tour of Bangkok's Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) - Chinatown from the vehicle
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Private Tour of Bangkok’s Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

12.Private Tour of Bangkok’s Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 317 reviews · from $65

Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle. You’ll see the 5.5-ton Golden Buddha, Wat Pho’s 46-meter Reclining Buddha, Chinatown, and the flower market. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with pickup from selected hotels.

“Great experience and wowed by the sleeping Bhuda temple. Guide superb in his running commentary in-between sights. He took to all the sights and knowledgeable about each sight. Also gave us enough time at places we wanted.”

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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals - Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets - Chinatown, markets, temples, and a coffee break
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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

13.Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $147

Spend about five hours with a private Bangkok guide such as Tony, Nui, Polly, or Tuangtip. Visit Wat Traimit, Chinatown, Wat Pho, the Golden Mount, and local canals by foot and public transport, with temple tickets and a snack or drink included.

“Nui was a great guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about all the history and the culture of Bangkok. She made sure my husband and I were taken care of and comfortable while visiting. I am pregnant so it was a lot of walking but Nui made sure I took breaks and had lots of water :)”

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Saigon's Hidden Flavors - Private Street Food Walk with Local Students - Grilled pork with rice noodles after a short walk
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Saigon’s Hidden Flavors – Private Street Food Walk with Local Students

14.Saigon’s Hidden Flavors – Private Street Food Walk with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $0

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide. You’ll visit six neighborhood food stops, taste dishes such as beef noodle soup, banh xeo, grilled pork noodles, mixed rice paper, sugar cane drink, and flan, with pickup included in Districts 1 and 3.

“Had a fantastic tour with Minh! He was really knowledgeable and showed us a great time taking care of all our dietary requirements. We left very full and very happy!”

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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour - Sampling the first wave of Beijing dishes
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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

15.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $82

Spend four hours walking Beijing’s Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie with a private food guide such as Allen, Miko, Lucy, Jay, or Anson. Taste more than 20 local dishes at markets, bakeries, shops, and restaurants while learning how food, old courtyards, and daily life fit together.

“Anson made our food tour an amazing experience! We got to try a variety of delicious dishes at each stop, all unique and full of flavor. It’s a fun and tasty way to explore the city!”

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