Hanoi Food Tours - 1 day
There is no better way to capture the spirit of a new destination than walking her street, visit a local market, taste local cuisine and make friends with the local. Hanoi food tours give you a great orientation of Vietnam food and local life.
The capital of Vietnam, a-thousand-year-old Hanoi is famous for not only its depth in culture and history but also the magnificent food culture as part of local traditions. Embracing mesmerizing quintessence of Tonkin, Hanoi’s specialties greatly resembles way of livings among Northern area, which focus on both ingredient combination as well as presentation art within each dish. Even for a “pho” bowl or “banh mi”, foodies will see and taste utmost of Hanoi lifestyle.
Travel Hanoi means to take part in the food odysseys, to indulge in the best of city’s age-old culture indicated through local dishes. For half-day or full-day outing, visitors would have a chance seeking or loving the sour – sweet – salty – spicy – bitter flavors combined as one in Hanoi’s iconic plates.
Not just “bun cha” or “ca phe”, you will live up the street and enjoy every bit of Hanoi in an authentic way, walking through hidden houses, sacred temples then sitting up to plastic stools outdoor, boozing up like a real citizen; little by little, discovering what makes Hanoi’s food become that popular and attractive to international friends.
Travel Options
Hanoi 36 Streets: Food Pilgrim Street Food À-la-carte USD $38/ person |
Take a glimpse into the magnificent street maze of Hanoi, through the narrow alleys, local market and hot-spot eateries. The starting point is at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, one of the most iconic art and performance centers in town.
Walking routes for this food tour are available in both morning and afternoon.
- Feel the crunch and sweet-and-sour harmonization of “nom” (Vietnamese green papaya salad) at Ho Hoan Kiem Street
- Roll on the funky-fresh fish spring rolls at Trung Yen Alley
- Enjoy Hanoi’s traditional “bia hoi” (local beer) at Bia Ngoc Linh – 71 Bat Dan Street
- Share the dishes at Highway 4, 25 Bat Su Street (including 1 main course and 1 glass of fruit wine)
Hanoi Bread & Brews: A Touch of French Heritage Banh mi – Beer – Pho – Caramel Pudding USD $22/ person |
Watch sunrise/ sunset over local grand Cathedral in Nha Chung Street before joining the walk. Besides the famous bread and beer – a bit from both Vietnamese and French culture as main courses, you will visit an extreme Hanoi with colonial houses, traditional boutiques, rustic alleys and narrow streets.
Walking routes for this food tour are available in both morning and afternoon.
- Get into the line to buy a “banh mi” at Nguyen Sinh – 17 Ly Quoc Su Street
- Enjoy Hanoi’s traditional “bia hoi” (local beer) at Bia Ngoc Linh – 71 Bat Dan Street
- Taste the ultimate ingredients and broth essence from Northern style “pho” at 48 Hang Dong Street
- Have yourself some evening treats with caramel pudding at Caramen 29 Hang Than Street
The Noodle Trail of Hanoi Ultimate Noodle Flavors USD $31/ person |
Discover hidden trails of local life and ancient architecture within the Old Quarter: Dong Xuan Market – Hang Khoai Houseware Street – Chau Long Market – Ngu Xa Food District. Feel the breeze of history and culture reflecting in each street corners: the hidden temples, flat houses, uncharted roads while heading to the Citadel at Northern Gate of Hanoi.
Walking routes for this food tour are available in both morning and afternoon.
- Rice noodle with fried fist at Hong Phuc Street
- “Pho” rolls and deep-fried “pho” puffs with beef and herbs at Ngu Xa area (shared dish)
- Stir-fried vermicelli with cooked eels and herbs at Yen Ninh Street (shared dish)
Booze like a Hanoian Local Beer & Salty Treats USD $57/ person |
Night life in Hanoi cannot be completed without some beer and tasty treats. After long working hours, the Hanoians spend many hours to “nhau” (booze), chit-chat and relieve their stress out on the table by loudly cheers. Be a part of the party and have fun with locals while nhau-ing.
Walking routes for this food tour are available in the evening only.
- Enjoy the local beer at Lotte Tower
- Stop at Luong Son Quan, 173 Thai Ha Street for traditional set menu:
- Cucumber + peanuts as starters
- Deep-fried sweet potatoes
- Stir-fried chayote leaves
- Sticky rice with grilled bird
- Roasted pork ribs
Itinerary
Price Explaination
Our price includes:
- All activities as mentioned in the program
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Local English speaking guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person on tour
Our price does not include:
- Meals and drinks (other than mentioned in the program)
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Optional excursions and activities
- Insurances
- Items of personal nature (phone calls, beverages and drinks, laundry, expenses, etc)
- All services not clearly mentioned in ‘Inclusion’