Hanoi: Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group
Description
Authentic Local Flavors: Enjoy a carefully curated selection of street food from hidden gems that locals love, ensuring an authentic taste of Hanoi. Train Street Experience: Witness the iconic Train Street up close, where you'll see trains pass through bustling neighborhoods, adding a unique twist to your culinary journey. Personalized Guidance: Our knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories about each dish and the history of the area, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Small Group Setting: With a limited number of participants, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience, allowing for deeper connections and interactions. Cultural Insights: Beyond food, gain insights into local customs, traditions, and the bustling lifestyle of Hanoi, enriching your overall travel experience.
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Pick up from our office, you’ll dive into the heart of the Old Quarter, where vibrant street life and tantalizing aromas await. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you’ll enjoy quick Vietnamese greeting lessons and have a chance to discuss any food allergies or dietary preferences. Your guide will share captivating stories about the history and culture of Hanoi, enriching your experience. You’ll visit local eateries and hidden corners, sampling 5-8 traditional dishes. Delight in favorites like Bún chả (grilled pork with noodles) and Phở (noodle soup), and savor unique treats such as Bánh cuốn (steamed rice paper rolls) and Café trứng (egg coffee). Each stop offers a chance to taste the city’s culinary gems, complemented by refreshing drinks. Throughout the tour, your guide will ensure a fun and engaging atmosphere, making it an unforgettable journey. The tour concludes at the scenic Hoan Kiếm Lake, where you’ll receive tips on returning to your hotel
️ Taste Authentic Local Dishes You’ll stop at family-run eateries, open-front street stalls, and secret local favorites that most tourists never find. Expect to taste: Bánh Cuốn: Delicate steamed rice rolls filled with pork and wood ear mushrooms, made fresh right in front of you. Phở: The soul of Vietnamese cuisine. You'll try a bowl of this aromatic noodle soup, perfected over generations. Bún Chả: Smoky grilled pork served with fresh herbs and vermicelli — the same dish President Obama tried in Hanoi! Street Snacks: Crispy spring rolls, skewers, or Vietnamese donuts from hidden vendors near Đồng Xuân Market. Chè or Egg Coffee: End the night sweetly with a local dessert or the famous silky-smooth egg coffee in a cozy, hidden café.
Explore Local Life Behind the Scenes Beyond just eating, you’ll explore the culture and daily rhythm of Hanoi. Your guide will share stories about: The history of the Old Quarter and its 36 craft guild streets How locals shop, eat, and live day-to-day Street food secrets — what’s safe, what’s special, and what’s sacred
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(279)
Excellent service and very very friendly and down to earth. Highly recommended for them to show you around and even learned Vietnamese language
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food tour and Train Street experience. It’s great to know you appreciated our friendly, down-to-earth service and even got to learn a little Vietnamese along the way! Thank you for your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another fun and authentic Hanoi experience soon! ❤️
Liam was great and knowledgeable even taught us some Vietnamese he was a great teacher. Excellent experience, thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent experience with Liam. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed his knowledge and even picked up some Vietnamese along the way! Liam will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another fun experience in Hanoi soon!
Liam is a well-versed food tour guide. 👏👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind review! 👏😊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food tour with Liam and appreciated his knowledge and expertise. Liam will be very happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious Hanoi experience soon! ❤️
We had the privilege of having Ceri as our tour guide. She was amazing! She is very friendly, flexible with our wants and needs, and knowledgeable. Not to forget, she is also a gorgeous young lady with lots of potential and talent! This tour takes away the stress of having to figure out things on our own by giving us the best that Hanoi has to offer in Old Quarter. It was well-paced with fun historical facts peppered in. Definitely worth a try, if you are stopping by Hanoi for a little trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Ceri made your Old Quarter experience so enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know you appreciated her friendliness, flexibility, local knowledge, and the fun historical stories she shared along the way. We’ll definitely pass your lovely compliments on to her! ❤️ Thank you for recommending our tour. We hope to welcome you back to Hanoi for another memorable adventure soon!
Very experienced guide, Ceri was detailed, fun to talk to and engaging to talk to. Her local food introductions was also top tier and fits our palate in a variety of ways. 10/10 would recommend!
Thank you so much for your fantastic 10/10 review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring Hanoi’s local food with Ceri. It’s wonderful to know her experience, detailed explanations, and fun personality made the tour both informative and relaxing, while the food selections suited your tastes so well. Ceri will be delighted to hear your kind words! Thank you for the strong recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious Hanoi adventure soon! ❤️
Ceri was a wonderful host! Fun and kept things light and interesting. Would love to do this again
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun and enjoyable food tour with Ceri. She’ll be delighted to know you enjoyed her friendly and engaging style. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back for another delicious Hanoi adventure! ❤️
Thank you for Ken our tour guide Who is very patient to us. I definitely recommend him to be a tour guide. Very good experience
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐️ We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Ken. He’ll be very happy to know that his patience and friendly guidance made your tour enjoyable. Thank you for recommending Ken, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience in Hanoi! 😊
Excellent tour guide and very patient nd polite
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you were very satisfied with the tour and appreciated our guide’s patience and polite service. Your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Hanoi for another wonderful experience soon! ❤️
it was a great experience the food-tour..Henry was very kind and friendly, and he knew a lot and gave us interesting information!! Thank you so much :-)
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had a great food tour with Henry and enjoyed his friendly personality and interesting insights into Vietnamese food and culture. Henry will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience in Hanoi soon! ❤️
Very friendly, with lots of explanations—a great experience with excellent food, with Henry.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had a great food tour with Henry and enjoyed both the delicious local dishes and his friendly, informative guidance. Henry will be very happy to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delicious Hanoi experience soon! ❤️
