Hanoi Street Food Tour like a REAL LOCAL (with veggie option)

Embark on a captivating culinary journey through the streets of Hanoi, savoring mouthwatering street food while immersing yourself in traditional Vietnamese folklore.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hang Trong - *Note: Before you start, the duration of each destination is included the walking time.

Here is where we start the trip with a light and fresh starter dish, perfect to kick off your culinary adventure.

  • Hang Quat Street (Street of Fans) - As we move to our next stop, get ready to indulge in Bun cha, a dish with a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy any meat lover’s cravings.
  • Hang Ma Street - We will pass by Hang Ma street for a Banh mi. This place is known for its bustling markets and shops selling traditional Vietnamese items like lanterns, paper goods, and decorations. Take a moment to savor the flavors while soaking up the vibrant energy of this lively street.
  • Phố Hàng Lược - Just a few steps away from the Banh mi, we will hit the next destination - the Comb street. You won’t want to leave Hanoi without trying one of our delectable noodle soups.
  • Dong Xuan Market - As you may know, this is one of the city’s busiest and oldest markets that offers a wide range of products except food. Our next stop is just some steps far away from the market.
  • Phố Thanh Hà - This bustling street may be small, but it offers a wide variety of delectable treats to tantalize your taste buds. And this time, we’ll introduce you to one of Hanoi’s most traditional desserts that you can savor here.
  • Phố Hàng Chiếu - You may be feeling quite full after Thanh Ha street, but stay chill, we have a light treat in store for you. And if you have a sweet tooth, be warned - you won’t be able to resist these irresistible delights.
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - This is our last stop! It’s time to have some coffee, or other drinks if coffee is not in your list. We will relax, chat, and you will hear more stories about Hanoi, our people and culture.
What's Included
  • 7 Hanoi dishes
  • Fun & passionate English-speaking local guide
  • Conical hat on sunny days and raincoat on rainy days
  • Coffee/fresh juice/tea
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Pick-up & drop off service (we do not offer this service)
  • Extra food/drink
Additional Information

Are you ready for a culinary experience? We are eager to take you to try out some of the best local street food in Hanoi. We’ve handpicked 8 mouthwatering dishes, each with its own captivating story, preparation method, and specific flavor combination (Vietnamese food appears simple, yet why is it so delicious?)

You’ll learn how to use chopsticks like a pro (or at least, try to), and get to experience the true local way of eating - sitting and enjoying your food right on the street.

Wait, there’s more! We’ll also be sharing some traditional Vietnamese folklore so you can learn about our culture while filling your belly. And don’t worry, we won’t give you a boring history lesson. We promise to keep it fun and approachable. So let’s eat, laugh, and make some unforgettable memories together.

**We recommend you come hungry and leave happy on our food tour. Don’t worry if you have any dietary restrictions, just give us a heads up and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on the fun.

  • Not recommended for travelers with severe dietary restrictions
Location
Ô Quan Chưởng
Phố Ô Quan Chưởng
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tiffanyofhearts
Sep 19, 2024
Excellent experience with so much insight! - The tour was wonderful! I am traveling alone and was not able to join a group tour so I enjoyed a private tour with Milton. He told me about the history of the Old Quarter and helped me to appreciate the particular ways each vendor cooked their food. I could have gone to all those same places without him but I would have missed the context of learning more about those vendors. I was able to enjoy all the food without fear of getting sick because Beyond Vietnam does their research ahead of time to make sure the vendors use hygienic practices. I really appreciated this tour and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Vs762019
Sep 16, 2024
Best experience to start your Vietnam trip! - We took the tour with Linh just one day after we had arrived in Hanoi. It was the best start to a wonderful trip in Vietnam. Linh was so nice and took us (two adults, two teenagers) to so many great places in Hanoi we would have never found without her. The food we tried was special and delicious, even our daughters tried everything, Linh showed us. The tour exceeded our expectations by far! After 4 weeks in Vietnam, we went back to some of the places in Hanoi thanks to the list Linh sent us. We were really happy that we started our trip by trying so many things we did not know before. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Linh!
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Carlajane3
Sep 15, 2024
Thank you so much Sarah will always remember this. - Thank you so much Sarah for the tour. You were so thoughtful and kind to my two boys 8 and 9 which was so nice as it was our first day In vietnam you also helped us so much with what to do and made us feel comfortable and welcome. The food was ammaazzzingg!! Wow thanks again.
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Suzie
Sep 14, 2024
A great tour with a excellent guide - We had a great food tour of Hanoi. Our guide Cream was amazing, so friendly and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend doing the tour
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Culture53642478359
Aug 15, 2024
We really enjoyed the tour. Milton was very friendly and share his k owledge. The food and eating culture was an experience - We enjoyed the tour! Milton was very friendly. Walking in the old town was part of the experience. Please give some time to buy siuvenirs.
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Oswins01
Aug 15, 2024
Experience the food like a local! - What a fabulous night with the charming Linh in Hanoi - we’ve been to Vietnam 5 times and still found new and fabulous food experiences with Linh! She personalized our tour from the start and made sure we had a new and delicious experience. Her local knowledge of the old town was exceptional, we highly recommend this tour!
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Uzoma
Aug 13, 2024
Authentic Hanoi Food Tour! - We had an excellent time during our food tour with Linh - she is very personable and knowledgeable about the cuisine and history of Hanoi. We were able to try dishes that we would not have known to try as foreigners - they were all tasty dishes and it was great to learn about the different ingredients and history of each one. We felt well cared for, and we were not forced to eat anything that we did not want to. A great tour all round! We would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you 😁👍🏾
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Nykitar2024
Aug 7, 2024
Immerse Yourself in the Food and Culture the local way! - Scheduled a last minute tour with Beyond Vietnam and they were so responsive and gracious to accommodate. Sara was our tour guide and she did an excellent job with the exploration of food, the local way. The stories she shared and the restaurant choices allowed us to immerse ourselves in the Hanioan culture! We had super delicious food and drink and a lot of it! This was a great tour; my family and I had excellent time with Sara as if we were hanging with a longtime friend.
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Rommell473
Aug 7, 2024
Hello Hanoi! - We’d like to thank Cream for a very wonderful and educational tour. She was knowledgeable. Looking forward to come back again to Hanoi and book a new tour with her.
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Navigate235256
Aug 4, 2024
Great Hanoi Street Food Tour - I really enjoyed my tour! My guide, Nyugen (Sarah) was lovely and knowledgeable! The food was all delicious. The tour was very good value
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