Private Hanoi Street Food & Old Quarter Tour

Private Hanoi Street Food & Old Quarter Tour – Hidden Local Spots

By Wet Rice Travel

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
3h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

This private Hanoi street food tour goes beyond typical tastings by taking you deep into the Old Quarter’s hidden alleys and family-run eateries that most visitors never discover. With hotel pickup and a friendly local guide, you’ll enjoy authentic Vietnamese street food while exploring a bustling local market and quiet residential lanes that reveal everyday Hanoi life.

Combining rich food experiences with real cultural insight, this personalised tour lets you eat like a local, meet local vendors, and discover the true character of Hanoi in a way group tours simply cannot offer.

Activity location

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp)
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- 57B Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Private Hanoi Street Food & Old Quarter Tour – Hidden Local Spots

3h 30m
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€38.84 x 1 Adult€38.84

Total

Until Fri, 12 Jun

What's included, what's not

Traditional Vietnamese coffee or tea is included.
Private walking tour
Enjoy at least 10 authentic Vietnamese street food and drink tastings throughout the tour.
English-speaking guide
One complimentary bottled water per person is provided during the tour.
Additional drinks ordered outside of the included tastings
Personal expenses
Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter
Service charge for tour guide

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp)

Begin your experience with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or meet your guide at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, then explore the city on a vibrant Hanoi street food walking tour. Taste at least 10 dishes at hidden family-run eateries most travellers never find alone. Sample foods may include Nem (fried spring rolls), Nom (green papaya salad), Pho (beef or chicken noodle soup), Bun Cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), Banh Mi (Vietnamese baguette), Banh Ran (donut), Trai Cay Dam (mixed fresh fruit), and Egg Coffee. The menu is flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences or dietary needs, with tastings equal to a full lunch or dinner. Your guide explains ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural stories behind each dish. Between stops, walk through lively streets and quiet alleys to observe daily life in the Old Quarter. This experience is a cultural journey into Hanoi’s flavours and everyday life.

Dong Xuan Market

Explore Dong Xuan Market, the largest local market in Hanoi Old Quarter, and experience the true rhythm of Hanoi street life. On daytime tours, walk inside the busy market to discover fresh ingredients, traditional Vietnamese foods, and the lively trading culture that shapes Hanoi’s famous street food scene. Your local guide explains how ingredients are selected and used in authentic Vietnamese cooking. In the evening, while the indoor market closes, the surrounding streets come alive with Hanoi street food stalls and night vendors, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with flavours, sounds, and local energy. This stop offers travellers a unique local market experience in Hanoi, combining food, culture, and everyday life in one of the city’s most iconic areas.

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

Explore Hoan Kiem Lake, the iconic centre of Hanoi Old Quarter, on an immersive Hanoi street food walking tour that blends culture, nightlife, and authentic local flavours. Around the nearby Hang Be Market, observe how locals shop for fresh ingredients and traditional foods that shape everyday Vietnamese cuisine. As night falls, walk through the lively streets of Luong Van Can and Ta Hien, two of the most famous areas for Hanoi nightlife and street food experiences. Surrounded by busy cafés, street vendors, and energetic crowds, you’ll witness the vibrant rhythm of the Old Quarter after dark. This part of the tour highlights why Hanoi is considered one of the top destinations in Asia for street food tours and cultural walking experiences, offering travellers a true taste of local life.

St. Joseph's Cathedral

Your Hanoi street food walking tour passes by St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a well-known landmark in the Old Quarter with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture. Depending on the time, you may have a chance to step inside. The experience ends at a lively local spot where you enjoy a final taste of Hanoi, relax, and chat with your guide while soaking in the local atmosphere. If you’re interested, we can stop by Train Street at the end of the tour to see the train pass through the narrow alley, but this is entirely optional. Food and drinks there are not included. After the tour, you are free to continue exploring the Old Quarter, walk back to your hotel, or discover nearby cafés, shops, and nightlife — a memorable ending to your Hanoi food experience.

Location

Activity location

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp)
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- 57B Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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