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Hanoi Food Tour: Authentic Eats & Culture
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134 Ratings
Ba Đình
Set aside the guidebook for an evening and explore the hidden alleys of Hanoi’s old quarter. Visit genuine family-run eateries and pass by some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Create your own bahn mi, wander through the city’s largest wet market, and sample over 10 dishes on this adventure into Vietnamese cuisine and culture!
Set aside the guidebook for an evening and explore the hidden alleys of Hanoi’s old quarter. Visit genuine family-run eateries and pass by some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Create your own bahn mi, wander through the city’s largest wet market, and sample over 10 dishes on this adventure into Vietnamese cuisine and culture!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - The tour begins at the first restaurant on the northern edge of Hanoi’s old quarter and concludes at the southern edge. After booking, an email with the meeting location details will be sent promptly.
- Long Bien Bridge - Discover the essence of Hanoi’s culinary scene with iconic dishes such as bánh cuốn,…
- Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - The tour begins at the first restaurant on the northern edge of Hanoi’s old quarter and concludes at the southern edge. After booking, an email with the meeting location details will be sent promptly.
- Long Bien Bridge - Discover the essence of Hanoi’s culinary scene with iconic dishes such as bánh cuốn, delicate steamed rice rolls made by a third-generation owner, and cháo sườn sụn, a soothing creamy rice porridge. Visit the historic Long Biên Bridge for breathtaking sunset views and explore Hanoi’s central market, where you can enjoy delightful street snacks. Enhance your understanding of the city’s culinary heritage with a hands-on bánh mì making class conducted by an experienced local vendor.
- Dong Xuan Market - Relish the aromatic flavors of chả cá, grilled turmeric fish served at your table, and enjoy homemade desserts at a quaint, nostalgic shop adorned with rustic antiques. Conclude your evening with unique Vietnamese-inspired cocktails at a hidden speakeasy, away from the lively old quarter. This adventure beautifully blends Hanoi’s rich history, vibrant flavors, and the personal stories of the people behind its cuisine.
What's Included
- English local guide
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- English local guide
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
Phố Hoè Nhai
This tour starts at our first restaurant located on the north boundary of Hanoi’s old-quarter. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(134 Ratings)
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Meghanwo8586xr
May 29, 2026
Must Do Food Tour! - Albert is the best guide! She was so knowledgeable on the history and culture of Hanoi. So many hidden gems! Must do while in Hanoi!
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Getaway46287238447
May 28, 2026
Food experience hanoi - Interesting and fun tour with lots of good food!
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826trudieb
May 20, 2026
Amazing food and lovely company - Albert was so lovely and the information she shared was outstanding. The food at every stop was amazing my taste buds danced in my mouth.
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Nathanm708
May 20, 2026
Must do when in Hanoi - The food tour was one of the best we have done. Albert, our guide, was incredible. Very knowledgable, took us to some of the most amazing places and discussed the culture along the way through the back streets of Hanoi. We ate at places we would never of consider by ourselves.
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Oleksandrd45
May 9, 2026
A delicious walk through the Old Quarter - We had an amazing food tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with Nam (Kevin). He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the evening feel relaxed, fun, and not overly scripted. We tried a great variety of foods, including rice rolls, turmeric fish, porridge, traditional sweets, and cocktails. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and gave us a deeper look at Hanoi’s food culture beyond the usual tourist spots. Kevin also shared interesting local history and stories along the way. Highly recommend this tour.
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228derekm
May 9, 2026
Old quarters food tour - Excellent food tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with Nam (Kevin)! The experience felt very authentic and introduced us to dishes we probably would never have ordered on our own. We especially loved the rice rolls, turmeric fish, traditional sweets, and the cocktail stop at the end. Kevin was an outstanding guide: knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to talk to. He balanced food, culture, and history perfectly and made the whole evening enjoyable from start to finish. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting a deeper and more local food experience in Hanoi.
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Parkerm857
May 8, 2026
The best thing we did in Hanoi - This walking food tour was truly amazing! Lyna did such a great job, I got to try foods & restaurants I never would have thought to try. Highly recommend :)
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Andrew
May 8, 2026
Brilliant food tour of the Old Quarter. - We had an incredible Old Quarter food and culture tour with Lyna who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Vietnam and Hanoi. The restaurants she selected were amazing and we enjoyed very interesting, tasty authentic dishes.
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B405czcarolineh
May 6, 2026
Gotta try this! - We had THE BEST food tour with Luna!! There’s no way we would have found the culinary treasures she took us to. The banh cuon and every other specialty were AMAZING. This is definitely the best way to learn about delicious food in Hanoi. Lyna is super fun, friendly and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture and history. You must try this! Shout out to our new buddies Parker and Joe for making it extra fun
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861glennb
May 4, 2026
Food tour - Enjoyed the tour, not just about food but the history behind Han Oi,
The dishes we tried were very authentic,
Tobi was a very good host and extremely knowledgeable
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