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The ultimate Hanoi street food tour
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
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
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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 guide
I am a freelancer, I can keep my days if clients book in advance.
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
Hanoi Tour Reviews
“Bike / food tour review ”
When I first arrived in Hanoi, my preferred mode of transportation would be walk or use a Grab car to go from point A to B. When I started the tour, it was a bit rocky for me to keep my balance, as I wasn't very familiar with motorbikes. However, I had nothing to worry about, as Nhung was a safe driver.If anything, the motorbike tours have not only improved my confidence but also enhanced my overall mindset and experience in Vietnam. Now, I can't get enough of using a Grab bike instead of a car. During the food tour with Nhung, I found one of the best banh mi in Hanoi, which I hadn't found anywhere else during my travels in Vietnam.
“Best Tour Guide in Vietnam!”
Nhung gave us the absolute best tour of Hanoi. We ate wonderful Vietnamese food & went to many historical sites and went to train street! She was flexible with our many requests and just provided an overall excellent experience. Would recommend her 1000 times.
Colin M.
Wonderful Hanoi backstreet motorbike tour + food tour
Customized
“Great tour”
During Nhung tours my main highlight was when I unexpectedly forgot my hat at the Den Hang Bo, and was invited by the people running the temple to have tea and cake. It goes to show the nice hospitality of the people, when the unexpected occurs. Next time I come back, I will visit Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh with Nhung.
Nhung N.
(11 reviews)Dear Colin, Thank you so much for your kind feedback on my services. It is my great honor to be your tour guide for Hidden Hanoi walking tour and it was such a fabulous chance that we had a talk with local ladies in a local temple for the birthday of local God. I am so excited to welcome you back for another fabulous trip to Ninh Binh and HaLong Bay. With my best regards from Hanoi, Nhung Rose
