• Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter features nearly 40 streets filled with shops offering a variety of goods, with each street named after its main product or service.
• Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street - also known as the “Lake of the Returned Sword,” is a scenic body of water situated in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam. Rich in legend, the lake is believed to be the place where Emperor Le Loi returned a magical sword to a giant turtle, symbolizing peace and triumph over Chinese invaders.

• English speaking guide
• Learn local stories and legends
• Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
• Eat where locals eat
• Dinner

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Tips and gratuities for guide and drivers
• Pick up and drop off service

The Old Quarter is vibrant with delightful family-owned eateries and lively street-food vendors, many of which place tables directly on the sidewalks. Indulge in up to 8 delectable specialties that promise a fulfilling dinner experience.

Although the specific dishes may change, you can anticipate savoring popular choices like rice noodle soup with beef, chicken, or pork, along with sticky rice, snails, steamed pancakes, doughnuts, and Vietnamese baguettes. Relish the rich aromas and dynamic street scenes as your guide narrates stories about the ingredients and the history behind each dish. The food stops are the true stars here, offering what the local Vietnamese cherish.

These stops are not highlighted in any travel guides or “discovered” by “influencers.” These are the hidden gems to be unveiled to you. Please keep these secrets. We hope to avoid seeing crowds of Instagrammers and YouTubers claiming they “discovered” it and spoiling it for the locals.

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