Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included)
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Hanoi is known as a street food paradise, the top 10 best culinary backgrounds to try (CNN – USA – 2015) or 20 places with the best culinary tours in the world (The Guardian – UK – 2019).
If you search on Google or other social networks, there are even 100 restaurants which are recommended and i'm sure that you can do it by yourself. But maybe it's recommended only for tourist, not like local people usually eat. To help you save time, this food tour focus on a LOCAL experience, try the best local food and see Vietnamese lifestyle, culture, and history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Group tour is not suitable for people who eat gluten-free, contact with us to have a private tour. Please fill your Whats.App number in your booking to contact before the tour You will visit Hoan Kiem lake, a destination that you should be there once when visit Hanoi and our tour guide will explain why people call it’s “Hoan Kiem”, why they call this city is “Hanoi”. We will give you more information about activities around Hoan Kiem lake such as Night Market, Walking Street,...
Old Quarter
Explore Old Quarter with 36 streets, try culinary elite here and see how local people survive in Old Quarter. Breath the lively atmosphere of Beer Street. There are some food you will try (It's flexible depends on your interesting, even you are vegetarian or eat Kosher food): Bami (Vietnamese bread), Pho (noodle soup), Banh cuon (steamed rice pancake), Bun cha, Dried beef salad, dumpling, sticky rice, spring roll (fresh/fried), mixed fruits, sticky rice with ice-cream, famous egg coffee,... We will show you how to cross the road in Vietnam, how to say some simple sentences to communicate with local people. After the tour, you will be like a Vietnamese. Hope to see you soon! If you eat GLUTEN-FREE or want a PRIVATE TOUR, please inbox me before booking! This tour is even suitable for VEGAN or VEGETARIAN: we'll eat at local shop so tofu is unavailable, wil be onion/bean sprout/vegetable. It will not diverse like "specific vegan restaurant" but still delicious.
What‘s Included
1 bottle of pure water
1 famous egg coffee
4-8 special local dishes
An expert English tour guide
Tips (optional)
Extra drinks (beer, coke, fruit juice,...)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included)
Reviews
170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Special street food tour thanks to Kien.
jokeb456,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great meal and came to special places that we could never have found ourselves!
Delicious Street food tour
Corinne W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was a great tour guide. We tried 6 delicious foods and ended the tour with an egg coffee demonstration. We would highly recommend this tour!
Walking food tour of Hanoi
jnmp,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Kevin. He took us to places and introduced us to places and foods that we would never have ventured into.
Kevin was a great guide...
Mark H,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was a great guide and took us to places we would have never tried on our own. Each stop had great food and a wide variety. We learned a lot about the food culture and ingredients as well. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!!!
The best food tour
378aniln,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was the best! Took us to places we would not have gone on our own! The food and experience was outstanding! Thanks Kevin for waiting for us for half and hour.
Wonderful food guide-Kevin, with delicious street food! Wonderful guide!!
GoPlaces254554,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was an awesome food tour guide. We tasted the best street food and it was a great experience. He was patient while helping us navigate the crowds and waited until we were safe back in our cabs. take the food tour with him!
Best food tour ever!
mikalahc2023,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phoenix was truly an incredible tour guide! This was genuinely the best food tour I’ve ever taken, and I got to try so many food I never would have tried myself. 10/10 recommend to anyone.
Best food tour ever!
Mikalah C,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was hands down the best food tour I’ve ever done!! The food was incredible & we got to try places that we would never think to stop in at ourselves. Our guide Phoenix was so sweet, she had amazing English skills, and truly made the trip incredible! I’m so so glad we booked this & highly recommend to anyone travelling to Hanoi!
Really good
Road55003795438,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All places we go are very good, we are enjoying the information and food we try. The food so delicious. Tried different spots that ranged from noodles to snacks. Thank you Kien!
Brilliant tour especially for people with allergies
Y8831GDjoannag,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time on the food tour my husband has a bad nut allergy so was anxious about trying food we were looked after brilliantly and my husband was delighted to try loads of food he wouldn’t have otherwise. Thank you very much and do not hesitate to book
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