The guide will pick you up from your hotel or a designated meeting point located in the center of Hanoi's Old Quarter (only). Before the tour begins, you'll enjoy a quick Vietnamese greeting lesson. This tour's guides will also take time to discuss any food allergies to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Throughout the tour, they will share insights into Vietnamese cuisine as well as the history and culture of Vietnam, with a special focus on Hanoi.The tour guides will take you to explore many hidden corners, alleys, and local restaurants in the Old Quarter—places you might easily miss if exploring on your own. Along the way, you'll have the chance to sample a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese street foods and drinks. These include local favorites such as bún chả (grilled pork with noodles), phở bò/gà (beef or chicken noodle soup), bún ốc (snail noodle soup), bánh cuốn (steamed rice paper rolls), bánh gối (pillow dumplings), nem rán (fried spring rolls), bánh tôm (shrimp dumplings), bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich), chè (sweet dessert soup), bánh bao (Vietnamese dumpling), bánh khoai and bánh chuối (sweet potato and banana cakes), hoa quả dầm (mixed fresh fruit dessert), as well as local drinks like bia hơi (fresh draft beer), trà đá (iced tea), and the famous cà phê trứng (egg coffee).Tour ends at Hoan Kiếm Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show them how to get back your hotels/hostels if tour has more than 2 groups otherwise we will take you back hotels.
Vietnam · Street Food
Hanoi Local Street Food Culture and History Tour
The journey
- 01 Explore hidden alleys and local eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- 02 Sample 5–8 Vietnamese street food dishes
- 03 Enjoy local drinks including egg coffee and fresh beer
- 04 Learn about Hanoi’s history, culture, and cuisine from an English-speaking guide
- 05 Hotel pickup and drop-off included in Hoan Kiem District
- 06 Vegetarian or vegan options available on request
Discover Hanoi through its food, stories, and hidden corners on this immersive Old Quarter tour. Led by an English-speaking guide, you’ll explore alleyways and local eateries that many visitors would never find alone, while learning about Vietnamese cuisine, Hanoi’s history, and everyday local culture.
Along the way, sample a generous variety of authentic street food and drinks, from noodle dishes and dumplings to sweet treats, fresh beer, iced tea, and famous egg coffee. With pickup included in the Hoan Kiem area and options for walking or motorbike, this experience is a great way to taste the city like a local.
Along the way, sample a generous variety of authentic street food and drinks, from noodle dishes and dumplings to sweet treats, fresh beer, iced tea, and famous egg coffee.
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What's Included
- 5-8 Local Street Food Dishes
- Egg Coffee
- 1 Beer
- Bottled Water
- Enthusiastic and skilled English speaking guide.
- Pick-up and drop off services from Hoan Kiem District
- Helmet And Drivers (for motorbike option)
What's Not Included
- Tips Are Optional
- Personal Expense
- Anything Not Mentioned In Itinerary
Know before you go
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- We'll Pick Up Travellers From Their Hotel In Hoan Kiem District Or Hanoi Opera House (No.1 Trang Tien Street)
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