Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience

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About this activity

Come hungry for a full Vietnamese meal with 5–7 local dishes.
Eat where locals eat at hidden family-run spots in the Old Quarter.
Taste Hanoi beyond the tourist trail through food and local culture.
Explore with a local foodie who shares stories and personal favorites.
Discover Hanoi’s must-try flavors from pho and bun cha to egg coffee.
A specially selected dessert we believe you will love.

Dining Experiences Walking Tours Restaurants Lunch Dinner Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Host Visor Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meals: Multiple food stops with generous portions (Enough for a full meal)
Included: 3-hour guided walking food tour
Included: Friendly local foodie guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Local drinks: Coffee & Beer
Included: Bottled water: 1 bottle of water per person

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Discover the real taste of Hanoi on a 3-hour walking food tour through the Old Quarter with a local foodie. Skip the touristy restaurants and follow your local guide to hidden alleyways, family-run eateries and favorite local spots that are easy to miss on your own. Come hungry — this is a full Vietnamese meal, not just a few tastings. Enjoy 5–7 different local dishes and drinks, from iconic favorites like pho and bun cha to banh mi, banh cuon, special dessert and Hanoi’s famous egg coffee. Along the way, your guide will share the stories behind the food, local eating habits and everyday life in Hanoi. Small private groups, relaxed conversations and plenty of food — a delicious way to experience Hanoi like a local.

Stop 1
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Dong Xuan Market
Ta Hien Street
Old Quarter

Banh Xeo/ Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Pancake) — Crispy/ Soft rice pancake with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, wrapped in fresh herbs. · Pho (Beef or Chicken Noodle Soup) — A classic Vietnamese dish with rich broth, fresh herbs, and rice noodles, enjoyed like a local. · Seasonal Fruit Juice — Seasonal juices, such as sugarcane juice or pomegranate juice—a liquid dessert course to prepare the palate for the dishes to follow. · Bun Cha (Grilled Pork with Noodles) — Grilled pork served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and dipping sauce—one of Hanoi’s most iconic meals. · Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) — Crispy baguette filled with savory meats, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs. · Vietnamese Dessert or Egg Coffee — Finish your tour with a traditional dessert or Hanoi’s famous egg coffee.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hoan Kiem Lake, the detail description will be sent to our customer directly

End point

Hoan Kiem Lake, the detail description will be sent to our customer directly

Pickup points

Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
Leman Old Quarter
La Aurora Hang Hanh
Hanoi Jasmine Premium Hotel & Travel
Hanoi Rose Hotel
Laura2 House
Warm Loft - Heart of Old Quarter Ha Noi
Amara Hanoi Hotel
Hoan Kiem Legend Ha Noi Hotel
S79 Ami Hotel
La Passion Premium Cau Go
Hanoi Royal Hotel & Travel Old Quarter

and 813 more pickup points

Hotel pick-up is available within Hanoi Old Quarter. Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking. For accommodations outside the Old Quarter, a convenient meeting point will be arranged.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.