• Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center - Hanoi Old Quarter Backstreet
  Explore a network of passageways known only to locals, make introductions, and uncover behind-the-scenes stories.
  – Navigate through a labyrinth of winding backstreets, narrow alleys, and bustling markets.
  – Engage all your senses: see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the vibrant surroundings.
  – Discover the hidden aspects of life, the unseen parts of the iceberg.
  – Meet people in their everyday environments where they live, work, study, and worship.
  – Foster personal connections and cultural exchanges.
• Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center - Hanoi Streetside Restaurants
  Vietnam’s street food is among the most popular, offering authentic and traditional Vietnamese dishes. While you won’t find burger vans, there are plenty of locals serving banh mi, pho, and Vietnamese pancakes. Street food is always affordable and readily available, especially in the busier parts of town.
  In addition to healthy and savory meals, food vendors offer desserts like ice cream, rice puddings, and baked goods.
• Hanoi - Sample menu:
  Pho (beef/chicken noodle), Bun Cha (Grilled Pork With Noodle), Banh Mi (Vietnamese Bread), Banh Cuon (Steamed Rice Pancake), Banh Xeo (Fried Rice Pancake), Nom Bo Kho (Green Papaya Salad With Dried Beef), Thit Xien Nuong (Street Pork Barbeque), Banh Ran Ngot (Sweet Rice Donut), Che (Vietnamese Dessert), Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee).

• Lunch

• In-vehicle air conditioning

Overview
Discover the distinct tastes that define the capital by meandering through Hanoi’s historic district with a seasoned tour guide. Sample an array of fruits, street fares, and indigenous delicacies.
Time departure: Set out at 11.30 for a midday meal or at 18.30 to enjoy an evening feast.
(Note: If your accommodation isn’t within the Old Quarter, departure for pick-up might be scheduled earlier. The designated pick-up times for the excursions are typically at 11.30 for lunch and 18.30 for dinner, or adjusted to your preferences.)
Highlights

• Gain insight into Vietnamese gastronomy through the expertise of a native connoisseur 10 or more luscious dishes
• Uncover some of the Old Quarter’s best-kept culinary treasures
• Learn to cook some authentic dishes
• Explore hidden lanes and undiscovered enclaves
  Know before you go
• The excursion concludes when you’ve eaten your fill
• Tailored menus are available for vegetarians or individuals with dietary restrictions
• A full reimbursement is offered if you’re dissatisfied with the experience upon its completion

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