Hanoi’s best flavors aren’t in fancy restaurants—they’re hidden in alleyways, family-run stalls, and smoky sidewalk grills. Join our street food tour to taste iconic dishes like phở, bún chả, and egg coffee while learning the stories behind them. Discover hidden gems, meet passionate local cooks, and dive into Vietnam’s culture, language, and culinary soul—all in one unforgettable bite-sized adventure.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- "Please provide me with your name and the address of your accommodation so I can arrange a pick-up and take you to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi."
Hanoi Street Food Tour – Taste the Soul of the City
Hanoi Street Food Tour Itinerary – A Culinary Walk Through the Old Quarter
Embark on a 4-kilometer walking journey through Hanoi’s legendary Old Quarter – "36 Streets", where every turn tells a story and every bite reveals a tradition.
Tour Highlights:
Explore Hidden Food Gems
Wander through busy streets and tucked-away alleys to visit family-run eateries, food stalls, and local shops that have been serving authentic Vietnamese flavors for generations.
Bánh Mì Stop
Sample Vietnam’s famous Bánh Mì sandwich, a crispy baguette filled with savory meats, herbs, and pickled vegetables — a true East-meets-West fusion.
Slurp Like a Local
Enjoy one of the city’s best bowls of Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup) at a local favorite spot. Still have room? Let’s try Bánh Cuốn — delicate rice pancakes rolled with minced pork and mushrooms, topped with crispy shallots.
Support the Locals
Each stop benefits the local vendors directly. We proudly support small family businesses that make Hanoi’s food scene so special.
Try Bánh Gối (Pillow Dumplings), Shrimp cakes, and a Sweet Doughnut, a local favorite. Learn about Vietnamese mealtime customs, regional ingredients, and eating culture.
A Sweet Goodbye – Egg Coffee
End your tour with a cup of traditional egg coffee at a cozy family-run café — rich, creamy, and uniquely Hanoi.
Ending Point
Your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guided walking tour of markets, Old Quarter
Friendly English-speaking guide
All food tastings planned in the itinerary
Hygienic food handling
Egg coffee treat
Taxi dare (if you are staying not in the center of the city)
Beverages
Tipping
Pick up at your hotel in the 4 districts in Hanoi as Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung. If you stay out of the city, please contact me for a meeting place in the old quarters of Hanoi to start the tour.
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour can start at 8:30 am, 12:30pm and 5:30 pm
All tours can be customized for you. Please send me a message with your requests!
My name is Anh, and I am a professional Vietnam tour guide born and raised in Hanoi. With over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, I have had the pleasure of guiding travelers from more than 50 countries around the world. Whether you’re exploring bustling Hanoi or venturing across Vietnam, I am here to help create a smooth, memorable, and truly local experience.
$108/ per group