Hanoi Street Food Tour: Authentic Culinary Adventure

Discover Hanoi’s authentic street food, explore hidden alleys, and savor vegan and gluten-free options. Experience the city’s culinary traditions like a local.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Quarter - We’d mostly walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi to savor its delicacies. From one place to another, you can discover the bustling streets and chaotic-but-organized traffic of the area and learn about the history and culture here with your local friendly guide.
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

What makes this street food tour in Hanoi unique is the combination of authenticity and adventure that it offers. Unlike other food tours that stick to touristy areas and familiar dishes, this tour takes you deep into the heart of Hanoi’s bustling streets and introduces you to some of the most authentic and delicious street food in the city. By…

Location
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng
If you don't require pick-up, we'd meet outside the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater on Dinh Tien Hoang str.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Isabellapp9260kf
Mar 10, 2025
Traveled to many street food restaurants all around the old quarter with gluten free options - Alex is an amazing tour guide. He taught us so much about Hanoi street food and Vietnamese culture/history. Alex tailored every stop to our dietary needs (gluten free and no onion/garlic). We booked the gluten free tour through his Nom Nom website. If you want a gluten free and stress free food experience, Alex is a must! He was the best part of the time spent in Hanoi. His English is amazing.
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L9053gepeterl
Feb 27, 2025
Fantastic Gluten-free Food Tour - We had a great evening with Alex and he was able to accommodate my gluten allergy no problem at all. We enjoyed so many wonderful food selections and were able to eat at many small local places that we wouldn’t have on our own. We had the most unique dessert we’ve ever tasted! There were lots of choices for gluten eaters as well. 😀 Alex shared so much information about Vietnamese history and culture during our conversations while we enjoyed the delicious food.
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Lachlan_s
Feb 20, 2025
Great tour. Great guide. Highly recommended - Highlight of our trip. Highly recommended. Alex our tour guide was awesome, tailored the tour to find food we hadn’t already had and gave such interesting information about Vietnamese food and the role it plays in their culture. Although Vietnam is great for GF/celiac this tour gave me so many other options I would never have thought I could eat. Alex’s motto is “the tour ends when you’re full”. He also took us to some other places for the gluten eating amongst our group. Great tour, great guide. 100% recommend.
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Michaelpm2713gx
Feb 7, 2025
Nomnom made Nom amazing - First and foremost, let me emphasize that I hail from New York and have exceptionally high standards when it comes to travel and tours. We had the pleasure of embarking on three tours with this Nomnom, and each one was an absolute delight. Our food tour with Alex was nothing short of incredible. He is an expert in Hanoi’s culinary heritage and history, and his passion for the city’s food was evident in every dish he introduced us to. Alex ensured that we had an unforgettable time exploring the city’s food scene. Without him, we would have missed out on the opportunity to savor such delectable dishes and gain a deeper appreciation for Hanoi’s culinary traditions. During our craft village tour with Vu, we had a truly unique and enriching experience. Vu took us to a local couple’s home, allowing us to glimpse into their daily lives. We even got to try our hand at crafting lacquer items, which was a fun and hands-on activity. The highlight of the tour was visiting an artist studio, where we were amazed by the intricate details and craftsmanship displayed. The incense village is magical! We also had lunch at a hat maker’s home, where the food was not only delicious but also felt like a delightful afternoon spent with an old friend. Vu is a truly remarkable individual. He possesses a combination of intelligence, humor, and a genuine enjoyment of life. Our experience with him was nothing short of amazing, and we are already looking forward to our next adventure with this local gem. So book with Nomnom because the experience is once in a lifetime!
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Jennyfr1472iq
Nov 8, 2024
Absolutely amazing - The tour was absolutely amazing we loved every minute it helped us so much during our stay as we were shown how to order our own food from the streets where to go. It was a experience we will treasure always l will recommend all my friends to do it 100%
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Meander630244
Oct 31, 2024
Great food tour! - Alex picked us up from our hotel and took us on a food tour. He provided a wealth of information throughout the entire tour. The food is amazing and so flavorful. I fully enjoyed the food tour and Alex’s company made it so memorable. I highly recommend this tour with Alex.
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Brodies96
Oct 28, 2024
Foot Tour Review 😊 - The private food tour was an absolutely amazing experience, Alex picked us up from our hotel and told us we would be eating until we were completely full and he was 100% right, he took us to 5-6 different spots and then 2 different dessert spots and catered to our gluten free needs, but the highlight was how friendly and nice Alex was! This didn’t feel like we were customers or that he was a host, it just felt like a friend taking you out and showing you great food spots. Could not recommend this tour or Alex any higher, he was an awesome guide and an even better person. Myself and my wife spent 3 weeks travelling through Vietnam and the food tour was one of the highlights. Alex was awesome! 10/10 stars.
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Lanesra2018
Aug 12, 2024
Great food tour that is also gluten free. - A really enjoyable food tour around Hanoi. Alex the guide was superb. He is very knowledgeable, caters to your likes and dislikes. The gluten free options were excellent. Highly recommended and the surprise at the end is worth waiting for.
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Terence_m
Aug 10, 2024
Great food tour. Gluten free a big plus. - Alex was a great host and managed our itinerary really well. Out of our party, two were gluten free and Alex worked the tour to ensure the best food for us all. The food was really good.
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Arianamy4094od
Aug 7, 2024
One of my favorite experiences in Vietnam! - This tour was amazing- I wish I could do in every city I visit! Alex personalized the experience according to how adventurous we were feeling, and was able to accommodate my partner's need for gluten free options. The food was all delicious and we ate at restaurants we never would have found on our own. Alex was super knowledgeable and great company. What a cool way to learn about Hanoi and experience Vietnamese culture! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves food and wants to see the city through the eyes of a local. Do it when you arrive - it was so much easier to navigate the food scene afterwards, and Alex has many recommendations.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).