Private Tour
Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
For all the regions in over the world, it is said that food and beverage are important parts of the culture. In Vietnam, especially in Hanoi city, the local people here are also picky eaters, it is simple as they are spoiled with hundred of choices. Food is integral to the life in Hanoi, thus it is no better way to experience a day in this city like a local by being centered around eating. Let an expert lead the way to the best food stands or local restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter. While filling up on the flavors that made Hanoi one of the world best destination for hungry travelers, you’ll also learn more about the culture, history as well as observing the local life in this thousand years old town.
The tour starts in the Old Quarter, we also might visit Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ta Hien Street e.g.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Start time could be flexible for private tour
Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten-Free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks
Please give advise any kind of food allergy/special request.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Food tasting
Lunch or dinner (Depending on select option)
01 bottle of beer/soda/soft drink for each.
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Our guide will come to your hotel in the Old Quarter to pick you up. A short briefing before we start.
Old Quarter
On a 3 hours walking tour you’ll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi are not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, we offer an opportunity to try out 10 different dishes at local food stand, family restaurants… A rotating menu from day-to-day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include – but are subject to change: rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donuts, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches.
Options
Fixed start time
Choose either 11.30 (Lunch tour) or 18.00 (Dinner tour)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,097 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One food tour to rule them all
Joseph D,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, Minh was great! All of the food at each stop was absolutely delicious and extremely local. The bun cha was transcendental. Highly recommend!
Incredible Food Tour Experience
Blake W,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to learn about the history and food of Hanoi! We had an amazing culinary experience and Lucky was a great tour guide!
Great experience that didn’t feel like a tour
katiehA5777HU,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Peter! It was so nice to have a private tour and guide who was so knowledgeable. He was also a history buff so we got to learn lots of new things about the history of Vietnam. Truly enjoyed the experience.
Eat with the locals and learn as you go
johncQ8933HY,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I have been to Vietnam four times but never taken a food tour. We booked this tour from our hotel and as it turned out we had Huy looking after just the two of us. That's personal service. Our guide Huy was execellent. He not only provided guidance on food but also their customs and history. At the outset he taught us the way to cross Hanoi streets, local style, hand up. It worked. The food, started off with papya salad with beef jerky, sweet and spicy (not hot), moving on to Summer Rolls and steamed rice pancakes. Our next location we enjoyed noodle soup with chicken then noodle soup with beef. Did you know Pho means noodle, not soup and the chicken dish came with separate broth to enjoy by itself. It had been prepared for over 24 hours. Yum. By now we were reaching our limits, but a first for us, Egg Coffee Giarng. Egg coffee being introduced into coffee because milk was in short supply during the French colonisation. We had to do it for the team, a Banh Mi (made with pate), from a street vendor, fried fish and finally sticky rice coconut ice cream. Oh and a cleansing ale from a brewer where the beer only lasts 24 hours, no preservatives and light to drink, 3.5% alcohol. My wife and I are in our 70's and not the most agile. Huy organised slightly higher chairs or stools for us rather than the very low types. We visited 12 locations in a bit over 3 hours, all within a tight radius in the Old Quarter. Would we recommend this tour, you bet ! Thank you Huy
Best Vietnamese Local Dining
Getaway602534,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The NỘM THỊT BÒ KHÔ (Dried beef with green papaya salad) was amazing! Then there was the - PHỞ GÀ TRỘN (Dry chicken Pho). Last meal of Bun Cha finished off with Cà phê trứng and dessert of Kem xôi xoài (Mango sticky rice + coconut ice-cream)
Awesome food tour
201terrylm,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Huy Vu was our guide. His selection of food was excellent, gave great information on each plate, which I really appreciated. I will remember all the flavors.
Do the tour, you won't regret it.
kc Greenville,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four old ladies wandering looking for substance late at night, what could go wrong? Nothing of course because Patrick took amazing care of us. We ate dishes we thought we knew, so much better in these tiny restaurants. Patrick explained and helped us find what we didn't know we would end up loving. Thank you so much
Great guide, great food, highly recommend.
Rachel B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour in the evening with Linh as our guide and she was amazing. Not only was the food at every stop delicious, she provided us with sprinkles of Vietnam and Hanoi culture, history and a few laughs along the way. She was extremely professional, warm and friendly and proved perfect company along the way. Great job Linh. Did I mention how good the food was?
Great experience
josemeza84,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huy is a great guide. He not just takes you to the best places to eat but he explains you everything about the dishes and the culture. I recommend a lot this tour. No matter the weather, you will enjoy it.
Huy is a great guide and very knowledgeable.
E2675UCroyk,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huy is great! Very polite, knowledgeable about the area and culture. Answered questions i had about the culture and how people live in the area. Very educational and interesting! The food was excellent and gave us more confidence where and what to eat. Priceless for your first time in Vietnam. I would recommend booking him for a guided food tour for your first day in Hanoi. It really helped to get to know the area and the excellent food hear.
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