• Phố Hàng Bè - For the people of Hanoi, food transcends mere sustenance; it is a lifestyle. In a 3.5-hour journey combining walking and taxi rides, visitors will explore bustling wet markets, savor authentic cuisine, and enjoy drinks in a larger setting for a memorable dinner. This journey spans the lively Old Quarter, charming colonial areas, and the city’s picturesque lakes. All the food presented is hygienic and represents the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.

A food expert guide will pick guests up at their hotel. After a briefing on the itinerary, the group will either walk or take a car transfer to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Experience the bustling afternoon streets filled with scooters, motorcycles, and cars. Gain insight into daily life while strolling through food and wet markets, observing locals buying and selling food after work. Sample dishes such as Nem (spring rolls), Banh Tom (shrimp cakes), or Thit Xien Nuong (BBQ pork and onion on bamboo skewers).

• St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Continuing deeper into the Old Town, the tour stops on a street near Saint Joseph’s Cathedral. This is a fantastic opportunity to taste various Vietnamese dishes, including Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup), Bun Cha (BBQ pork, rice noodles, fish sauce, salad, garlic), Mien Luon (deep-fried eel, soup, noodles, burnt onion, laksa leaves), Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich), or NEM NUONG (grilled pork, salad, carrot, pineapple, fresh noodles).

• Truc Bach Lake - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a taxi transfer takes the group to Truc Bach Island, where they can admire the scenic views of John McCain Lake, West Lake, and Ngu Xa Village. The food tour continues at a Pho Cuon restaurant, where guests can taste three different versions of Pho: Pho Cuon (steamed rice paper rolled with beef, salad, and coriander), Pho Chien Phong, and Pho Tron.

• Bia Hoi - Experience local culture by sitting at a BIA HOI station (Hanoi Authentic Fresh Beer) or a local café dating back to 1946, where visitors can try Hanoi’s specialties like Ca Phe Trung (egg coffee) and sunflower seeds. The tour concludes with a walk or drive back to the hotel.

• Private transportation
• Pick up & drop off at hotel
• All Fees and Taxes
• Meals
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tea and coffee

• Personal expense
• Tip for tour guide and drivers

For the people of Hanoi, food represents more than just sustenance; it embodies a lifestyle. “A Taste of Hanoi” is a luxurious tour that offers a unique perspective on this cherished capital city. Over the course of 3.5 hours, combining walking and taxi rides, participants will explore bustling wet markets, savor incredible authentic food and drinks, and enjoy a memorable dinner across a wider area. The tour spans the lively Old Quarter, charming colonial corners, and the city’s picturesque lakes. All the food presented is hygienic and exemplifies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.