Hanoi Food Tour: Authentic Eats & Culture

Set aside the guidebook for an evening and explore the hidden alleys of Hanoi’s old quarter. Visit genuine family-run eateries and pass by some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Create your own bahn mi, wander through the city’s largest wet market, and sample over 10 dishes on this adventure into Vietnamese cuisine and culture!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - The tour begins at the first restaurant on the northern edge of Hanoi’s old quarter and concludes at the southern edge. After booking, an email with the meeting location details will be sent promptly.
  • Long Bien Bridge - Discover the essence of Hanoi’s culinary scene with iconic dishes such as bánh cuốn,…
What's Included
  • English local guide
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Phố Hoè Nhai
This tour starts at our first restaurant located on the north boundary of Hanoi’s old-quarter. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nick
Oct 1, 2025
Excellent vegetarian food tour - Excellent food tour with host, Sophia. As a vegetarian, our dietary needs were met and our host was very attentive. Authentic Vietnamese food with local spots you would miss when being a Tourist
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Xeonodst
Sep 30, 2025
10/10 Food 10/10 Company - Had an amazing time in the rain with our guide, Albert! Amazing food and great company! All the food was exceptional! A Must do!
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E1775xgesthere
Sep 30, 2025
Yum! - Phoebe was a sweet and knowledgeable guide and all the food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Erhbic
Sep 28, 2025
Fantastic food tour in Hanoi - Another outstanding Lost Plate tour! I’ve done several Lost Plate food tours in various cities and they never disappoint! Phoebe was fantastic and the food was great. I highly recommend this tour as well as any tour Lost Plate organizes.
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T4830nyjeffk
Sep 27, 2025
Great cultural experience - Wow, a truely cultural experience in the hectic Old Quarter of Hanoi. Fantastic food along with a great local guide to feed you all evening long!
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Onair16265145538
Sep 24, 2025
Food evening tour - Sophia was a particularly great guide, patient and attentive to all our questions and the food was delicious, giving us a better understanding of the city
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Happiness181840
Sep 15, 2025
Great food tour - We had a great tour. Albert was a superb guide. Answered all of our questions and was a great host. Food was great. Loved the experience
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Giuliape2226rw
Sep 15, 2025
Great experience - Albert was a great guide and we had a very nice time! Good food, lots of variety, and a great cocktail to finish up the evening!
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Getaway610400
Aug 18, 2025
Enjoyed it a lot! - Great time and amazing food. Thanks Albert for the experience. I tried dishes I never had before in my life and learned new things about Vietnam and its culture. Recommend taking this tour!
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R8133isas
Aug 18, 2025
Great experience! - This tour introduced me to local dishes I had not seen during my stay. I really appreciate getting the opportunity to try them. We were guided by Albert who had great knowledge on the cuisine and also the history of the neighbourhoods and country. Really enjoyed it!
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From $49
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).