A Taste of Tradition: Old Quarter Food Tour in Hanoi

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy 6–7 of the best street foods in town, with a drink and a dessert
  • This tour will immerse you in the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.
  • Attain in-depth knowledge about local nightlife and Vietnamese cuisine.

Guided by our knowledgeable local experts, you’ll savor a selection of the most iconic and mouth-watering street foods that have shaped Hanoi’s vibrant food culture.

FOOD LIST

  1. Beef Pho / Chicken Pho
    Start your food adventure with a bowl of Hanoi’s signature dish – Phở. Choose between beef (Phở Bò) or chicken (Phở Gà), both offering a fragrant broth simmered for hours, served with fresh herbs, rice noodles, and tender meat.
  2. Bun Cha (Hanoi-Style Grilled Pork)
    Prepare to be enchanted by the famous Bun Cha, a dish that gained international attention when former US President Obama dined on it during his visit to Hanoi. Join us as we take you to the original eatery that popularized this iconic dish.
  3. Nộm Bò Khô (Dry Beef Salad)
    A must-try in the Old Quarter: shredded green papaya, dried beef, herbs, peanuts, fried shallots with a sweet-and-sour dressing – light yet flavorful.
  4. Fried Pillow Cake & Fried Dumplings
  • Bánh Gối: golden, flaky pastry filled with pork, noodles, mushrooms.
  • Bánh Rán Nhân Mặn: savory dumpling deep-fried with pork and vermicelli.
    Both crispy outside, flavorful inside – a street-side delight!
  1. Bánh Mì
    A crispy baguette stuffed with savory pâté, cold cuts, cucumber, pickled carrots, fresh herbs, and chili sauce – a French-Vietnamese fusion classic.
  2. Train Street Cafe
    End your tour at the iconic Train Street Cafe, located beside active railway tracks – a unique and thrilling photo spot.

TOUR DETAILS

  • Pick-up time: 11:00–18:00 (meeting point)
  • End time: 13:30–21:30
  • Includes: Free water, raincoat
  • Guide: English
  • Vehicles: Walking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Minimum 2 participants for first booking
  • Confirmation within 24 hours (subject to availability)
  • We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be first, so please be ready.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Only one under-five free admission per family

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours before departure
  • 100% cancellation fee applies within 12 hours

THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!