Hanoi's Hidden Flavors: Private Street Foodie Quest
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.
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Dominic Y, 10/24/2025 9:21:36 AM
We had the pleasure of having Huy as our guide for our tour. Huy was incredibly personable, knowledgeable and kind. His service was excellent--expertly navigating us through the busy and bustling streets of Hanoi to our destinations. The food was incredibly delicious and Huy was kind enough to provide us with a list of the local eateries we visited, plus additional recommendations. Thanks Huy for a fun, safe and enjoyable couple of hours around the Old Quarter!
Kalar59, 10/22/2025 8:32:35 AM
If you want to get the most out of your time in Hanoi, then a food tour with a local expert of this culinary capital is a must. And no one does it better than Minh, who knows all of the best and secret restaurants and food stalls in the Old Quarter. Minh’s knowledge of the area and Vietnamese culture makes the tour a great experience all around. And your stomach will be full from all of the wonderful tastings!
Julie_B, 10/22/2025 12:42:34 AM
Huy was an excellent guide - worked around our food preferences and allergies with each vendor without sacrificing the experience!
Jennifer S, 10/21/2025 6:42:38 PM
We had such a great experience on this food tour - our guide Huy was fabulous and the food choices were as well. Highly recommend!!
sueferens, 10/21/2025 5:48:15 AM
We had a wonderful friendly guide in Patrick who was super professional, while being very knowledgeable about his city, its culture and history and its array of foods. We did the tour on our second day which is our habit in most pls es we visit as it gives us invaluable info on what to eat and where to find the best off the radar places. We enjoyed every food we were offered snd looked forward to retracing steps (with a handy guide and map provided by Patrick) so that we can eat our favourites again. Many of the restaurants we would never be able to find on our own so highly recommend Patrick and his tour for visitors to Hanoi. You will not be disappointed.
DKWGlobalTravels, 10/17/2025 10:14:24 PM
Mai was an excellent guide and chose delicious places to eat. She was informative, fun, and flexible. She took us beyond the main streets to some of the hidden alleys of the market. Overall one of our best nights in Vietnam.
gitaen2017, 10/14/2025 10:06:57 AM
We had a brilliant street food walking tour with Peter. He was warm, friendly, and really knew his stuff, sharing stories about each dish and where in Vietnam it came from etc. We especially appreciate that he tailored the menu so we could try new dishes rather than repeats of what we’d already had. Every place felt local and authentic, and the food was delicious from start to finish—O' the catfish and the eel! We'd recommend this tour as it's a perfect way to explore the city and understand Vietnamese food culture.
MariaGabriela20, 10/14/2025 4:57:00 AM
We had the pleasure of having Mona as our tour guide today. I highly recommend her as she did a great job telling us the history of Hanoi & obviously taking us to the best places to eat in Hanoi. We LOVED EVERY PLACE SHE TOOK US! We made note of each spot & plan on returning to them. Mona was not only informative & friendly but extremely patient as we had a 4 & 7 year old whom were very tired! Super happy with this tour & would highly recommend for someone who is looking for good food in Hanoi!
Boxing_Kitty, 10/13/2025 12:03:31 AM
A delicious tour with the very entertaining Minh who took us to some wonderful eateries we may not have had the courage to visit on our own.
Meagan_f, 10/4/2025 7:56:54 AM
James was a great tour guide. We stopped at some delicious places and tried lots of new things. Our kids loved it too!
- 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.
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Upon booking confirm, an email will be sent to you with final pick up details 01 day before start date. Pick up service is available at your hotel/stay within Hanoi Old Quarter only. In case your hotel/stay is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to Craft Viet Shop, 41 Luong Van Can St. For further help or support about pick up, please contact Phone/WhatsApp/Viber: +84 96 77 99 59224 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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