Secret Sips and Stories: Saigon Culinary & Cultural Journey

Begin a journey through the city’s most intriguing and undiscovered coffee spots, where every cup tells a story and every sip connects you to the rich tapestry of local history and tradition.

From secret bunkers with wartime secrets to vintage cafés that echo with the charm of bygone eras, this experience invites you to explore the hidden corners of the city’s coffee culture, savoring flavors that have been cherished for generations.

If you want to see less touristy places, hidden cafes, experience deeply Vietnamese culture and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. This tour is designed for you.

Highlights:

  • Brew History: Learn to brew Coffee Fin Filter at a secret bunker with a wartime past.
  • Sky-High Sips: Enjoy Salted Coffee atop a 100-year-old building with stunning views.
  • Taste of Tradition: Savor two local delicacies, rich in cultural flavor.
  • Vintage Vibes: Sample Egg Coffee at a hidden vintage café.
  • Coconut Conversations: End with Coconut Coffee and chats with local guides.
  • Options available for vegetarians, vegans, or those with food restrictions.

About this Experience:

  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Departure: 13:00 to 17:00 or 10:00 to 14:00 (MONDAY TO FRIDAY, NO WEEKENDS)
  • Pick up, drop off: Saigon Opera House in district 1 or free of charge at locations in district 1, 3, 5. Other districts will have a small surcharge (5usd/ person)

About this Experience

4
hours (approx.)

Itinerary

Visit a hidden cafe on the top of a 100-year-old historical building, enjoy SALT COFFEE, observe the whole city view.

Enjoy 2 local foods at a local food shop.

Visit hidden bunkers hiding weapons during the war, learn the history about the place.

Enjoy Vietnamese phin filter coffee/ herbal tea / local cold beer at an ancient house.

Enjoy Beef Stew (Bo Kho) at a vintage local food store since 1975.

Options available for vegetarians and those who have food restrictions.

The order may be slightly changeable due to the weather and opening hours of the places.

What's included

  • Food hygiene & safety guaranteed
  • 3 foods, 2 kinds of coffee
  • All entrance tickets
  • Herbal tea or local beer
  • Local tour guide speaking English
  • Scooter, Helmet, safe Driver, Fuel
  • Discover 4 stops
  • Rain poncho (if needed)

What's not included

  • Transportation: Travel to and from the venue
  • Others: Extra drinks at each place

Important Information

  • What to Bring: sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothing
  • Dress Code: Please dress comfortably

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