Hanoi Street Food Tour

$28 / adult
3 Hours
Join-in tour
Min 2 pax
Max 8 pax
Tour start: 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Tour end: 1:00 PM or 8:00 PM
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Tour detail

This immersive experience not only allows you to savor the most delicious street foods but also provides fascinating insights into the ingredients, preparation methods, and historical backgrounds of popular Northern Vietnamese dishes

Two departure times:

Depart: 10:00 AMFinish: 1:00 PM
Depart: 5:00 PMFinish: 8:00 PM

CHILDREN‘S PRICE

  • Under 1-4 years old: FOC (applied for the case of 2 adults with 1 child)
  • From 5 to 8 years old: 75 % Adult‘s price
  • From 9 years old and above: Adult

Notes: Please specify your chosen departure time and tour option in the booking form

Hanoi is always known for its beautiful historic landmarks and, most importantly, the incredible food. 

With so many options and hidden treasures, where do you even begin? Vietnam Backpacker Hostels’ Hanoi Food Tour offers the perfect answer: a thoughtfully crafted journey that introduces you to iconic dishes, cultural landmarks, and insider knowledge from expert local guides. 

5 Reasons to Book Hanoi Food Tour by Vietnam Backpacker Hostels

All in all, the Ha food tour Hanoi offers a curated experience of iconic street foods like Pho Ga and Banh Cuon, complete with cultural insights from expert local guides. Plus, with flexible morning or evening options, small groups ensure a better and more personalized journey through hidden food gems – all at just $28 per adult!

1. Explore Hanoi’s Authentic Street Food

For starters, our Hanoi Food Tour offers a carefully planned journey through the city’s most iconic street foods; be confident that you can savor all the authentic flavors at their best!

Specifically, on the street food tour Hanoi Vietnam, you’ll indulge in dishes like Pho Ga (known for its fragrant broth and tender noodles) and Banh Cuon (delicately steamed rolls filled with minced pork and mushrooms). Alongside these mainstays, you’ll also taste delightful snacks such as Banh Goi (crispy pillow cakes) and the refreshing Hoa Qua Dam (a fruit salad topped with sweetened milk or syrup).

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A bowl of Pho Ga

Each dish is presented with an explanation of its ingredients, preparation techniques, cultural significance, and more to give you a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s rich culinary heritage. You are basically receiving lively lessons on the history and traditions of Northern Vietnamese cuisine during the Hanoi street food tour! 

2. Flexible Timing to Fit Any Schedule

Secondly, our Hanoi Food Tour accommodates travelers with two convenient departure times. You won’t have any problem fitting it into your itinerary!

  • If you prefer to start your day with a culinary adventure, the morning food tour Hanoi Vietnam begins at 10:00 AM and concludes at 1:00 PM. It features a Vietnamese set lunch with dishes like Pho Ga.
  • For those who wish to explore Hanoi’s lively evening atmosphere, the Hanoi night food tour runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and offers specialties such as Bun Cha (grilled pork with dry noodles) and Banh Mi Thit (Vietnamese baguette with pork and salad).

Each time slot provides a full culinary experience tailored to the time of day. It doesn’t matter whether you enjoy the morning buzz of Hanoi’s markets or the vibrant evening street food scene; our Vietnam food tour Hanoi has your back!

3. Small Groups for a Personalized Experience

The Hanoi walking food tour is designed with intimacy in mind; we ensure a group size of no more than eight participants so you can navigate Hanoi’s bustling streets and markets without feeling overwhelmed. It also allows for a more personal interaction with the guide, who will take the time to explain each dish, answer questions, and share stories about the culture and traditions of Hanoi.

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You have more time to learn stories about Hanoi and its culture

Long story short, for beginners, this means you won’t feel lost or rushed, and for seasoned travelers, it ensures a deeper, much more culturally significant experience. There’s no better chance to savor the dishes at each stop of the food tour Vietnam Hanoi and engage with enthusiastic food enthusiasts.

4. Local Expert Guides to Show You Hidden Gems

One of the highlights of the Hanoi foodie culture tour is the expertise and passion of the local guides who lead it.

These guides are not just knowledgeable about the food (which is the basic requirement) but also deeply connected to Hanoi’s culture and history. They will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to hidden food stalls and local favorites that tourists rarely find on their own. 

At each stop, the guide explains the preparation and significance of dishes like Papaya Salad, BBQ Pork Skewers, and Egg Coffee. They will also share insights about the landmarks included in the tour – particularly St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake – while connecting the dots between the history and culinary traditions of Hanoi. Simply put, the entire food on foot tour Hanoi will feel like an insider’s guide to the city. 

5. Incredible Value with Everything Included

At just $28 per adult, this Hanoi free walking tour street food offers exceptional value for an all-inclusive experience.

The cost covers pick-up and drop-off services from your accommodation, a local guide who will enhance your understanding of Hanoi’s cuisine, and all the food and drinks mentioned in the itinerary.

Plus, for morning tours, a set lunch is included, while evening tours feature a full dinner. Entrance fees to iconic sites like Ngoc Son Temple are also covered, so there are ZERO hidden costs during your foodie tour Hanoi!

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Enjoy the amazing refreshments

What You Can Expect on Hanoi Food Tour

The best Hanoi street food tour starts with a stress-free pick-up from your accommodation. You’ll savor iconic dishes like Pho Ga, Bun Cha, and Banh Mi Thit (alongside traditional snacks like Banh Goi and Hoa Qua Dam), all while learning the stories behind their ingredients from expert local guides. 

Convenient Pick-Up from Your Accommodation

Right at the start of the street food Hanoi tour, we will pick you up directly from your accommodation. There’s no need to navigate Hanoi’s busy streets or figure out transportation logistics on your own, which is why we highly recommend the street food tour in Hanoi for first-time visitors unfamiliar with the city.

Indulge in Hanoi’s Iconic Dishes

As mentioned earlier, our free food tour Hanoi makes sure you have all the opportunities to savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, carefully selected to represent the best of Northern Vietnamese cuisine! You’ll enjoy dishes like Pho Ga, Bun Cha, and Banh Mi Thit, each freshly prepared by local vendors and offering an authentic taste of Hanoi’s famous food culture.

Enjoy Traditional Snacks and Refreshments

The Hanoi free food tour also introduces you to Hanoi’s iconic street snacks and beverages. Feel free to try out Banh Goi, Nom Du Du, and Hoa Qua Dam,  and then sip on Bia Hoi (Hanoi’s famous fresh beer); that’s how you enjoy a well-rounded experience of Hanoi’s street food scene!

Learn The Stories Behind The Food

The learning experience is just as special as the food itself. At every stop of the Hanoi street food walking tour, our guide will tell you all about the history, ingredients, and preparation methods behind the dishes. 

You’ll discover why locals are so passionate about certain recipes, such as the long tradition of Pho as a breakfast staple or the meticulous preparation involved in crafting a perfect Egg Coffee. As these stories bring the dishes to life, every bite you take will become both more meaningful and memorable.

Visit Iconic Landmarks in Hanoi

Though street food is still the main focus of the private food tour Hanoi, you also have the chance to explore some of Hanoi’s most famous landmarks.

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Take this chance to capture photos at Hoan Kiem Lake

We will take you to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a stunning neo-Gothic church with intricate architecture that serves as a symbol of Hanoi’s colonial history. Then, at Hoan Kiem Lake, you can soak in the serene atmosphere and visit the historic Ngoc Son Temple, which sits on a small island in the lake. 

Other Booking Policies

1. Children under the age of 4 can join for free, provided there are two paying adults in the booking. Kids aged 5 to 8 are charged 75% of the adult price, while those aged 9 and above are considered adults and charged the full rate. 

2. Participants should specify their preferred departure time (10:00 AM or 5:00 PM) and tour option when completing the booking form so we can ensure that the itinerary will be tailored to your schedule.

3. Water, travel insurance, tips, and any additional food or services not specified in the itinerary are not included. Hence, participants should plan accordingly to cover these extra costs.

Savor Hanoi Like Never Before

Vietnam Backpacker Hostels’ Hanoi food tour is your ticket to unforgettable flavors. Book now, and let the adventure begin!

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Additional Information

Included

Pick-up and drop-off service
English-speaking local guide
Vietnamese set lunch (for AM departure)
Dinner (for PM departure)
Foods and drinks mentioned above
Entrance Fees

Not Included

Water
Travel Insurance
Tips & Gratuity
Food and service not mentioned above

Tour schedule

Option 1

  • Our guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Hanoi
  • Visit St. Joseph Cathedral Church
  • Enjoy the best Pillow cake (Banh Goi)
  • Savor the local chicken noodle soup (Pho Ga). Our guide will explain why the local people here are so much in love with this dish
  • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
  • Take a quick break and try the Papaya salad (Nom Du Du), BBQ pork stick (Thit Xien Nuong), and Fruit salad (Hoa Qua Dam), and refresh with a glass of fresh beer (Bia Hoi)
  • End your trip with a real Hanoi Egg Coffee

Option 2

  • Our guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Hanoi
  • Enjoy BBQ pork with dry noodles (Bun Cha)
  • Enjoy the best Pillow cake (Banh Goi)
  • Savor Banh Mi Thit – bread with mixed salad and pork meat
  • Next, you can try Steamed Rolls (Banh Cuon) and sticky rice with sweet bean soup (Xoi Che)
  • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
  • Take a quick break and recharge your energy with cold fruit salad (Hoa Qua Dam)
  • End your trip with a real Hanoi Egg Coffee

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