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Hanoi Food Tour: Hidden Culinary Gems
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Hoàn Kiếm
Explore Hanoi’s hidden gems and savor iconic dishes on a private walking food tour. Experience the thrill of Train Street up close.
Explore Hanoi’s hidden gems and savor iconic dishes on a private walking food tour. Experience the thrill of Train Street up close.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Quarter - For those visiting Vietnam for the first time who enjoy walking and savoring local cuisine, and have a day or half-day to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, this tour is perfect for discovering the food, lifestyle, and history of the area. From the moment visitors step onto the streets, they can observe locals living, eating, praying, and…
- Old Quarter - For those visiting Vietnam for the first time who enjoy walking and savoring local cuisine, and have a day or half-day to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, this tour is perfect for discovering the food, lifestyle, and history of the area. From the moment visitors step onto the streets, they can observe locals living, eating, praying, and conducting business right on the sidewalks. The Old Quarter has existed since the 11th century, when Hanoi (then known as Thăng Long) became the capital. There were 36 Craft Streets, each with its own story, named after the goods once produced or sold there: Hàng Bạc (Silver), Hàng Gai (Silk), Hàng Mã (Paper Offerings), and more. Walking through these streets is like traversing chapters of Hanoi’s merchant history. The Old Quarter is the heart of Hanoi’s cuisine: by joining this walking street food tour, participants can try Phở, Bún Chả, Egg Coffee, Sticky Rice, Bánh Mỳ, and more (from 6-7 dishes/drinks) at family-run restaurants that have been passed down for generations. Note: The food can be customized to suit individual tastes.
- Hanoi Train Street - Constructed during the French colonial period (early 1900s), the railway connected Hanoi to the northern and southern regions of Vietnam. Visiting Train Street is one of the most thrilling experiences in Hanoi, as visitors can see a train pass just inches away from homes and cafes. This once-ordinary street has become legendary.
What's Included
- Brunch
- Admission fees
- Brunch
- Admission fees
What's Not Included
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This exclusive 4-hour Walking Food Tour offers more than just a taste of the city’s famous dishes—it’s an exploration of its culture, history, and hidden gems that many visitors overlook.
The tour takes participants off the usual tourist routes to discover secret spots known only to true Hanoians. Walk through picturesque alleyways, visit family-owned…
This exclusive 4-hour Walking Food Tour offers more than just a taste of the city’s famous dishes—it’s an exploration of its culture, history, and hidden gems that many visitors overlook.
The tour takes participants off the usual tourist routes to discover secret spots known only to true Hanoians. Walk through picturesque alleyways, visit family-owned eateries, and uncover the cultural stories behind each dish.
A visit to Train Street is one of the most thrilling experiences in Hanoi, where a train passes just inches from homes and cafes.
Select your ideal start time: 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM, and let the guides lead you on an unforgettable culinary and cultural journey.
What’s on the Menu?
Enjoy Hanoi’s most cherished dishes, each thoughtfully chosen to highlight the city’s culinary brilliance:
- Phở
- Bún Chả
- Bánh Mì
- Nem Rán
- Bia Hoi
- Cà Phê Trứng
- Dessert
Note: This street food menu can be customized to suit your personal tastes and preferences.
Location
1 P. Hàng Gai
Phố Hàng Gai
Come to number 01 Hang Gai Street on time to start our walking and street food tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Angierd1290ql
Jan 31, 2026
hassle free - We had an amazing experience with this travel agency from start to finish. The team was professional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. They really took the time to understand what we wanted and created a trip that exceeded my expectations. Everything—from accommodations to transportation—was perfectly organized, which made the whole journey stress-free and enjoyable. I truly appreciated their quick communication and helpful recommendations. I would absolutely recommend this agency to anyone looking for a smooth, memorable travel experience, and I can’t wait to book with them again!
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Jodieo709
Jan 20, 2026
Outstanding Service – Jenny from the Blog is a True Gem - Jenny from the Blog was absolutely fantastic. She is incredibly attentive, helpful, and has excellent knowledge of Vietnam. Communication was seamless from start to finish — she replied quickly to all messages and requests and made the entire planning process stress-free.
We did an amazing walking food tour with Jenny, which was a real highlight of our trip. She introduced us to incredible local dishes and took us to authentic spots where locals actually eat. Her food suggestions throughout our stay were spot-on and allowed us to experience Hanoi like a local rather than a tourist.
Jenny also organised a wonderful 3-day, 2-night trip to Sapa for my husband and I. Everything was perfectly arranged, and we were lucky to have an amazing guide named Pham, who made the experience even more memorable.
If you’re planning a visit to Hanoi or anywhere in Vietnam, Jenny from the Blog is your go-to person. She goes above and beyond in every way — a true gem!
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Ecointhepv
Dec 15, 2025
Excellent personalized tour - We went on two tours with Trung. He did an excellent job. The first was an evening food tour. There was no shortage of food. He kept asking if we wanted to try. We tried EVERYTHING and it was all delicious. From eggs with ducks inside, worm pancakes, bun cho, coffee, shrimp cakes, spring rolls, fruits, banh mi, beer with peanuts, and beverages. He reserved a spot on train street for us to have a good view. There was so much food I do not even remember everything. The second tour was a city and food tour. Again no shortage of food and Trung was extremely informative. He showed us pagodas, rivers, bridges, statues, parks and city buildings, He taught us about the different neighborhoods and what the name of the streets were before and what they sell today. Trung has a great personality. He is honest and patient. He was with us all day feel. 9am to 5 pm. We walked over 9 miles but could have stopped when ever we wanted. He was excellent and he provided exactly what we were looking for. If you want a personalized experience I would highly suggest you contact Jenny.
Thank you Trung!
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M967wijessicaf
Dec 8, 2025
Highly recommended - Jenny planned the itinerary, accommodation, tours, and transfers for our 15 night trip. She was absolutely incredible and I can't recommend her services highly enough. Jenny made our trip so much less stressful and was happy to work within our budget to ensure we experienced the things we hoped to. Jenny was also helpful when needing to make last minute changes due to flight cancellations at the end of our trip. Jenny was very responsive and helpful throughout the trip. We did the walking food tour in Hanoi with Jenny's husband, Trung - this was one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you, Jenny!
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Dylandn3007po
Nov 26, 2025
Jenny planned our Vietnam tours, hotels & transfers perfectly—so caring and stress-free. Highly recommended! 🌟 - We had an absolutely amazing experience thanks to Jenny! She organised everything for us so perfectly — from our sightseeing tours and hotel stays to smooth airport transfer arrangements across Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, and Hanoi during our two-week trip. Every detail was flawlessly coordinated with so much thought and professionalism.
Jenny made our trip completely stress-free, and her warm, caring nature made us feel truly looked after throughout our stay. It was clear how much effort she put into making sure we had the best possible experience.
If you’re looking for someone who plans with care, handles every detail, and genuinely cares about her clients, Jenny on the Blog is the one to choose. Highly recommended! ✨💛✈️
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I9098mvvanessat
Nov 18, 2025
Coffee and noodle fueled travel - We recently explored Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, and Ninh Binh, and Jenny took care of everything - from hotel bookings to airport transfers and itinerary planning. Her services were top-notch, and we got great value for our money. The walking food tour was a highlight, and I was impressed that the food and coffee were included in the package. We visited amazing spots, and Jenny even gave us a bag of snacks and coffee along the way. I highly recommend her services, and I'd definitely book with her again if I visit Central or South Vietnam.
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Ellenrosem
Nov 16, 2025
Jenny's Magical Vietnam Tour - Don't miss it - Jenny's walking tour of street food in Hanoi was MAGICAL. She showed us her city, the markets, the old quarter and train street like she was introducing us to her best friends - it was that warm and personal.
We ate 4 amazing meals in the 5 hours we were together, we drank hand-poured salt coffee (delightfully delicious) and enjoyed Hanoi Beers on Train Street (a scary-fun experience!) She shared with us history, culture, religion, politics... and food.
Jenny also helped us PLAN our trip, including: Amazing Cooking classes, an Incredible Lantern Boat ride in HoiAn, an Exhilarating Scooter food tour in Saigon, an Enchanting 2-night cruise on Halong Bay, a Mekong Delta floating market and glorious homestay expedition, Incredible Basket boat adventure, Magical Ninh Binh excursion...And she arranged all in-country transfers which was SO VERY HELPFUL Jenny went out of her way to help us get our VISAs expedited, SIM cards activated and money exchanged at the best rates. We couldn't have enjoyed our vacation as well without her help. Thank you, Jenny! We will be back.
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Loveyoutoo_nj
Nov 11, 2025
Highly recommending Jenny for Vietnam tours - We used Jenny to organize our 10 days itinerary in Vietnam. She setup all the tours and transfers and customized our itinerary based on our needs/wants.
Jenny was very responsive and flexible, she runs a small family business company which we liked.
Upon arrival to Hanoi, she met us in the hotel with her husband and they did walking food tour for us. It was great introduction to Vietnamese food. Next day her husband and a driver took us to Ninh Binh day tour. It was a good experience even though weather didn’t cooperate we still enjoyed it. Jenny organized very good and knowledgeable guides for us in other places: Da Nang and HCMC.
Highly recommended Jenny and her services for Vietnam trip, she was very easy to work with and pleasure to deal with.
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Dtrcg
Nov 8, 2025
Loved every minute - You can not go past Jenny for organising your Vietnam holiday, Jenny was fantastic.
From the first contact to the last everything was organised to our liking .
We planned a holiday that suited our interests and timing, nothing was to much trouble. Every driver and guide were fantastic and on time every time .
The tours we had we loved and the places we stayed were great.
If your going to Vietnam book through Jenny you will not be disappointed.
Loved every minute
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Lyndahoey
Oct 28, 2025
This is a must do on your first day. We would not have known what to eat, where to get it or how to order without Jenny - Is it your first time in Vietnam? This is a must do on your first day. We would not have known what to eat, where to get it from or even how to order. Doing this your first day just gives you the confidence to know what to do for the rest of your trip.
We did our food tour with Jenny from the blog and loved every minute.
• We started with Pho for a traditional breakfast, this came with a chopstick lesson
• Then an ice cold salt coffee if Strong Coffee!
Had a stroll around the old quarter and Jenny showed us where some good shopping was...
Then grabbed a takeaway Bahn Mi to eat at Train
Street. While we waited for the train I had a refreshing lemon iced tea and Hubby had a Mango Smoothie •
9 . Then when I thought I couldn't eat any more we had Bun Cha • which I think was my favorite.
Another lesson Jenny included which was handy for a first timer was how to cross the road, sounds strange but you will understand when you get here
To finish
off we had what I would call a dessert & but they call egg coffee.
I would totally recommend you contact Jenny if you are coming to Hanoi especially if it's your first visit.
You can contact her by
WhatsApp +84 96 361 13 99 or Facebook
We did this tour Oct 2025 and the cost for our 4.5hr private tour including all food and drink was 1.9m vnd that's about $55 AUD each.
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