Hanoi Old Quarter Hidden Street Food Tour
Overview
Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or with family, this experience is designed to feel like exploring Hanoi with a local friend. Your guide will also recommend dishes based on your tastes and food preferences, so you can enjoy the best possible food experience during your trip.
- Walk through the bustling streets and hidden corners of Hanoi’s Old Quarter while learning about local culture and daily life.
- Enjoy local drinks like Hanoi egg coffee, fruit tea, sugarcane juice, local beer, or traditional Vietnamese tea.
- Try delicious street snacks and desserts, including fried banana, grilled skewers, yogurt, tropical fruits, or sticky rice ice cream.
- Relax at a beautiful rooftop café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake — one of Hanoi’s most iconic views.
The food is not included, so please expect to spend around $6–$10 per person on food and drinks during the tour.
Vegetarian options are available — just let us know in advance.
Our Guides
On arrival
The cathedral is located in the heart of the Old Quarter and is very easy to find on Google Maps. Look for the large Gothic-style church with two bell towers.
Your guide will be waiting near the main entrance. If you cannot find the group, please send me a WhatsApp message or call me directly. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the tour starts.
Things to note
• This is a walking food tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
• Bring a bottle of water, especially during the summer months.
• Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or follow a vegetarian/halal diet.
• We will visit local family-run restaurants and hidden food spots in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
• Food and drinks are not included. Please expect to spend around $6-10 per person.
• The tour will take place rain or shine, so bringing a small umbrella is recommended.
• Feel free to ask any questions about Vietnamese culture, history, food, or daily life - I love sharing local stories and experiences!
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
