The ultimate Hanoi street food tour
Joined 2023
My special tour is off the beaten track. Try very special snacks and street finger foods never listed on any food tour around Hanoi.
You will walk through many backstreets and hidden alleyways in the old quarter, hitting all the food stops and learning about the history and local culture
Why should be my tour
More Special, off the beaten track street eats and bites
Adventurous Foodie Tour
Hanoi culture and background stories
Local market tour
Guided by expert foodie guide
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
At your hotel
I will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
First stop: Hanoi original egg coffee
Once setting foot in Hanoi, you should not miss the chance to taste a special drink which is Hanoi egg coffee. It first seems quite weird, why can eggs be added to coffee? It’s the secret recipe of Mr. Nguyen Van Giang, the father of this unique beverage. We will learn intrerstingly why and how egg coffee was created.
Second stop: Green papaya salad
We stroll down to the shortest street of just 52 meters long for your first bite of Vietnamese favorite dish of shredded young papaya with beef jerky
Thrid stop: Hang Be market -
Check out a busy outdoor local market with lots of fresh food, veggies and flowers. Try very unique crispy fried fish meat roll.Through the market, a tiny alley reveals an old historic temple that was built by the Ly dynasty.
Stop 4:Snack
Try a hot Vietnamese donut from sticky rice flower since the lady keeps busy of making and frying the donuts all day.
Stop 5: Be adventerous, Let's try
Cha ruoi (sand worm omelet) is a Vietnamese dish made from ruoi (sand worms or Nereididae) which has been popular in Hanoi for quite a while.
While the worms themselves may look frightening to some, when mixed into an omelet, they add a delicious flavor that perfectly represents the city of Hanoi.
Stop 6: Best pillow cake in town from a hidden small corner
The lady has 2-3 hours to sell out all of her pillow cakes. Her house is way deep inside the alley. She rent the small corner in front of big road. Her main customers are Vietnamese people who are real foodie. Her pillow cake is crispy outside & flavorful inside.
Stop 7: Discover the Deliciousness of Banh Mi Que
As I researched Banh Mi Que, I found out that it is a traditional Vietnamese snack that has been around for centuries. The literal translation of Banh Mi Que is “stick bread,” which refers to the shape of the snack. It is a cylindrical-shaped bread that is about the size of a finger.
Stop 8: Banh cuon - Vietnamese Rice Rolls)
The name literally means rolled cakes because these delicious little treats are a batter of primarily rice flour, and the traditional filling is made of pork, onion, jicama, and mushrooms which are then rolled up. The texture is just amazing. The cooked dipping fish sauce makes it perfect.
Stop 9: Green sticky rice with ice-cream
Sweet sweet dessert
Walk through the old streets. Try the delicious famous snack to northern Vietnam, then get to a small alley where you try a very simple but creative bite from southern Vietnam.
Discover a few more very hidden spots before we head over to some sweet desserts.
At your hotel
End the tour with a warm goodbye and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional English speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
All the best food tastings
Unique egg coffee
Signature dessert
Transportation fee (such as taxi if your hotel is far from the Old Quarter)
Drinks (if any)
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
- For the tour that you book the guide only, kindly understand that the transportation and lunch fees for yourself and the guide will be paid by the customer.
- Hotel meetup inside the Old Quarter. This is considered to be the best location for tourists.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Nhung N.
"Xin Chao" my dear customers from all over the world,
I am Rose Nguyen , who was born and raised in Hanoi. I have been working as a guide and travel consultant for customized unique tours in all parts of Vietnam. It is my great honor always to be your local expertise wherever you go in my country. I graduated from the University of Languages and International studies. My second and third degree are tourism & Vietnamese cooking. I found those as the great connection to bring the best services to my beloved customers.
I have been the international licensed tourist guide for more than 12 years until now. I am lucky to escort my clients through different regions. From that, I have chances of better understanding and respecting each culture and value. My priority of working is your satisfaction.
Beside all classic tours in Vietnam, I also have great ides for authentic tours as below:
1) Hidden Hanoi photograph tours
2) Hanoi backstreet motorbike tours: visit the beautiful parts of city and learn about local lives through hidden streets and alleys that only motorbikes can go through.
3) Non-touristy rural market visit and hands-on cooking experience at local home
4) Unspoilt Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi
More customized options I can offer for your kind consideration.
To describe briefly my self: I am passionate, energetic and sincere always.
Warmest regards,
*Your ambassador in Vietnam*
Rose Nhung
Reviews
Nora T.
“Guide you can trust for a fantastic experience!”
Rose is considerate, honest and generous with her sharing about her beautiful country and people! I enjoyed my time with her and she went out of her way to ensure I had a fruitful time!
Howard P.
“Fantastic Private Tour of Hanoi with Rose – A Memorable Day Despite the Heat”
I had the pleasure of taking a private tour of Hanoi on June 15, guided by the wonderful Rose. Despite the intense summer heat, Rose made the day incredibly engaging, informative, and enjoyable. Her deep knowledge of Hanoi’s history and culture, paired with a warm and personable approach, made this a highlight of my visit to Vietnam. We covered many of Hanoi’s most iconic and meaningful sites: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residence, the serene Temple of Literature, the insightful Museum of Ethnology, and the moving Hoa Lo Prison Museum (“Hanoi Hilton”). Rose also guided me through the vibrant Old Quarter and the peaceful grounds of Tran Quoc Pagoda. One unforgettable moment was sitting just steps away from the tracks on Hanoi Train Street (Kham Thien) as the train rushed by—a thrilling experience! We also strolled along the old railroad bridge over the Hong River near Dong Xuan Market, offering a unique perspective of the city. Throughout the day, Rose ensured we stayed refreshed with classic Hanoi culinary experiences: Banh Mi, Bun Cha (famously known as “Obama noodles”), sticky green rice with ice cream, and the original egg coffee shop—all delicious and perfectly timed. This tour struck the perfect balance between must-see landmarks, hidden gems, and local flavors. I highly recommend Rose to anyone looking for a thoughtful and well-paced introduction to Hanoi.
Nhung N.
Dear Howard, I would like to thank you so much for your kind feedback about my services. It was my great honor to be your guide and show you an ultimate Hanoi. I wish to have a chance to work for your great trip again in the future. With my best regards, Rose
Gim Y.
“Great experience and worth every moment”
All of us thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Rose who provided much insight into Vietnamese food, culture and history. Rose is genuinely a great tour guide and chef. We have no hesitation in recommending her to our friends.
Nhung N.
Dear Gim and family, I would like to thank you so much for such wonderful review. It was my great honor to welcome you and family to my house with hands-on cooking class. I am so glad that you loved all the food we cooked from spring roll, banana blossom salad to Obama noodles. I wish you a safe and sound flight home. With my warmest regards from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
$70/ per group
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