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
Gifford T.
Hanoi city tour - street food tour and Ninh Binh: Your fabulous trip with local guide
Customized
“Two days in Hanoi and Ninh Binh”
Rose has been excellent from the outset helping us with our arrangements and tickets for the Water Puppet show before we’d even set off for our trip. Always attentive to our needs, Rose has an infectious energy and enthusiasm for guiding. We asked to adjust our plans through the 2 days and Rose kindly did so in real time. Thank you Rose.
Nhung N.
Dear Mr. Gifford, I could not know how to fully express my gratitude for your kind choice and feedback on my services. It is my great pleasure to be your guide and show you Hanoi city, street food and countryside area. I am so glad that you enjoyed very much water puppet show. I wish you all the best wishes and lots of love from Hanoi. Rose Nhung
“Fantastic, extraordinary tour in Hanoi”
Best guide you can expect, with upper class English language knowledge. Rose will explain everything about the marvel of the capital of Vietnam. We did some great tasting of vietnamese specialties. A wonderful day. Thank You Rose!
Nhung N.
Dear Mr. Markus, I could not know how to fully express my gratitude for your kindness. It was my great honor to be your guide to explore the best local food of Hanoi, to experience train street and unveil the hidden gems. Thank you so much for your kind sharings. I wish you all the best for your new journey and sincerely hope to see you again one day. With my best regards from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
“Wonderful experience with a phenomenal guide.”
During our short visit to Hanoi, we spent a day with Rose touring the sights, learning the history, and eating some amazing food. After she met us at our hotel, we started at the Hanoi Hilton. Rose shared her extensive knowledge of its history and provided great insight. She then took us to Train Street where we got trackside seats at a cafe. Before the train arrived, she toured us around some small alleys in the area and we saw some local homes. Then back to the cafe for the exhilarating experience of having the train pass us by approximately one foot away from our front row seats. After seeing the train, she took us for lunch. First we tried Bun Cha (Obama noodles) down a little alley that we never would have found by ourselves. They were so good. Next, Rose brought us for delicious Banh Mi sandwiches. It was the best one I have had in Vietnam to date. She offered to take us for grilled fish next, but we had already eaten our fill. So although it sounded good, we passed. Our next stop was to try egg coffee. I wasn't expecting to like it, but I was pleasantly surprised and found it delightful. After lunch, we ended our day at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where, once again, Rose's knowledge of the history was truly appreciated. Rose then brought us back to our hotel where we parted ways after a spectacular tour. Overall, it was an enlightening day and Rose was a wonderful guide. Her excellent command of English combined with her warmth and personality created a lasting impression. We made some great memoried and we highly recommend taking a tour with Rose. You won't regret it!
Nhung N.
Dear Mrs. Dee Lee, I could not know how to fully express my sincerest thanks for such glowing review. I am so happy that in one day I have managed to experience, smell and taste the best of Hanoi from the famous to hidden treasures. Thank you so much again for choosing me as your guide for your Hanoi city tour - train street and food tour for one day. I wish you a lovely time and lots lots of love from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
$70/ per group
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