I did the food tour with Kiss Tours and it was honestly the best decision I’ve made in Vietnam.My guide, Amy, showed up in a beautiful traditional Ao Dai and was just the loveliest person. I’ll be honest—I was a little scared of the traffic and it was my first time ever on a motorbike, but Amy was such a pro. She gave me a quick rundown on how to sit and move with the bike, and within five minutes, I actually started enjoying the ride. I felt totally safe the whole time.The food was incredible. We didn’t just go to the ‘famous’ spots; we went to a Bánh Mì shop that bakes their own bread and I tried these savory crepes wrapped in lettuce that were a total game-changer. We even finished with this avocado ice cream treat that I’m still thinking about.What I loved most were the little details.Amy pointed out how the districts change, told me the history behind the national flower (the lotus) while we walked through the flower market, and we got to see the Independence Palace all lit up for Christmas.Since I’m traveling solo, it was so nice to have someone to chat with who actually knows the city. It felt more like hanging out with a local friend than a formal tour.My advice: Do this tour early when you arrive! It’ll give you so much confidence for the rest of your trip, and Amy gave me a ton of other food recommendations to try later.