Overview
This private 4-hour Walking Food Tour is not just about indulging in the city’s iconic dishes—it’s a journey through its culture, history, and hidden treasures that most tourists miss. We take you off the beaten path to explore hidden gems only true Hanoians know. You’ll walk through charming alleyways, visit family-run eateries, and learn the cultural stories behind each dish. Train street visit is one of the most exiting experiences in Hanoi, seeing a train passes just inches away from homes and cafes. Choose your perfect start time: 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM, and let us guide you through an unforgettable culinary and cultural adventure. What’s on the Menu? Savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, all carefully selected to showcase the city’s culinary excellence: Phở Bún Chả Bánh Mì Nem Rán Bia Hoi Cà Phê Trứng Dessert Note: This street food menu can be adjusted to meet your own taste & interests.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- All food, drinks (6-7 food/drink tastings), guide fees, and experiences are included.
- Admission fee
What's Not Included
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
You are the first time Vietnam visitor, you love walking and enjoy food like the local, you just have a free day or half day in Hanoi Old Quarter, this tour is made for you to discover the food, the life and the history of Hanoi Old Quarter. From the first step into the streets we can see locals live, eat, pray, and do business right on the sidewalk. The Old Quarter has been around since the 11th century, when Hanoi (then Thăng Long) became the capital. There were 36 Craft Streets – Each with a Story. Streets named after the goods once made or sold there: Hàng Bạc (Silver), Hàng Gai (Silk), Hàng Mã (Paper Offerings).. Walking through these streets is like walking through chapters of Hanoi's merchant history. The Old Quarter is the heart of Hanoi cuisine: join this walking street food tour we can try: Phở, Bún Chả, Egg Coffee, Sticky Rice, Bánh Mỳ, and more (from 6-7 dishes/drinks) family-run restaurants passed down for generations. Note: The food can be adjusted to meet your own taste.
Stop 2
Built during the French colonial era (early 1900s), the railway connected Hanoi to the north and south of Vietnam. Train street visit is one of the most exiting experiences in Hanoi, seeing a train passes just inches away from homes and cafes. This once-normal street has become legendary.
Important Information
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels