Taste of Hanoi: Walking Street Food Tour with Traditional Vietnamese Folklore
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17 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Embark on a captivating culinary journey through the streets of Hanoi, savoring mouthwatering street food while immersing yourself in traditional Vietnamese folklore.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hang Trong - *Note: Before you start, the duration of each destination is included the walking time.
Here is where we start the trip with a light and fresh starter dish, perfect to kick off your culinary adventure.
- Hang Quat Street (Street of Fans) - As we move to our next stop, get ready to indulge in Bun cha, a dish with a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy any meat lover’s cravings.
- Hang Ma Street - We will pass by Hang Ma street for a Banh mi. This place is known for its bustling markets and shops selling traditional Vietnamese items like lanterns, paper goods, and decorations. Take a moment to savor the flavors while soaking up the vibrant energy of this lively street.
- Phố Hàng Lược - Just a few steps away from the Banh mi, we will hit the next destination - the Comb street. You won’t want to leave Hanoi without trying one of our delectable noodle soups.
- Dong Xuan Market - As you may know, this is one of the city’s busiest and oldest markets that offers a wide range of products except food. Our next stop is just some steps far away from the market.
- Phố Thanh Hà - This bustling street may be small, but it offers a wide variety of delectable treats to tantalize your taste buds. And this time, we’ll introduce you to one of Hanoi’s most traditional desserts that you can savor here.
- Phố Hàng Chiếu - You may be feeling quite full after Thanh Ha street, but stay chill, we have a light treat in store for you. And if you have a sweet tooth, be warned - you won’t be able to resist these irresistible delights.
- Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - This is our last stop! It’s time to have some coffee, or other drinks if coffee is not in your list. We will relax, chat, and you will hear more stories about Hanoi, our people and culture.
What's Included
- Savor 7 local dishes
- Guidance from an English-speaking local
- Enjoy coffee or tea
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pick-up & drop off service (we do not offer this service)
- Extra food/drink
Additional Information
Ready for a gastronomic ride? We’re excited to guide you through Hanoi’s finest street fare. We’ve carefully selected 8 tantalizing dishes, each with its unique narrative, techniques, and distinct blend of flavors (Ever wondered why its simplicity makes Vietnamese food irresistibly good?)
You’ll master the art of using chopsticks (or at least give it a shot) and immerse yourself in the authentic local dining culture - savoring your meals on the bustling streets.
But wait, there’s more in store! Intriguing Vietnamese folk tales are a part of our sharing to give you a taste of our heritage as you satiate your appetite. Rest assured, we’ll steer clear of tedious historic monologues. Our goal is to keep it enjoyable and engaging. So let’s indulge, share laughs, and create lifelong memories.
**Join our food journey with an appetite and depart with a content heart. Dietary constraints wouldn’t dampen your fun. Give us a heads-up and we’ll ensure you don’t miss out on any of the excitement.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe dietary restrictions
Location
Ô Quan Chưởng
Phố Ô Quan Chưởng
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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799jocelynb
May 10, 2024
Epic Food Discoveries - Felt like I was lucky to choose Beyond Vietnam and to meet Linh as a tour guide to explore the taste of Hanoi. She took me to the local hang-out and introduced unique tempting dishes. As a foodie myself, this is exactly what I was expecting to indulge in and she didn't fail me in my expectation. She let me try seven dishes with different varieties of flavors which I was pleased by. I learned that there are so many native dishes loved by locals ready to be discovered. As I took a bite of each, Linh explained the origin of the food which made it more fascinating and entertaining at the same time every bite became more meaningful and satisfying. She also taught me some food traditions.
Overall, the quality of my experience with her company was exceptional especially when she allowed herself to binge with me. She's a perfect representative of Vietnamese hospitality as I found myself smiling the whole tour feeling relaxed, safe, and well-taken care of.
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Kismetfarm22
Mar 28, 2024
A Last-Minute Gem - Highly Recommend This Tour! - Booking this tour on our last night in Hanoi was a perfect ending to our trip.
Our guide, Lính, was extraordinarily accommodating and easy to work with, handling our last-minute booking with both professionalism and warmth. My only regret is not finding this tour at the start of our stay in Hanoi.
Lính didn't just show us around - she immersed us in the culture. Providing us with a wealth of information about Vietnamese food, history, traditions, and etiquette and even guiding us on navigating busy Hanoi streets and teaching us helpful local phrases. This made our experience far richer than any standard tour.
The variety and quality of the food were exceptional. Every dish tasted delicious, and choosing a favourite was indeed as hard as Lính warned. I doubt we would have discovered the delightful places she took us to on our own.
In conclusion, if you're considering a tour in Hanoi, I wholeheartedly recommend this one. This is more than a tour; it's a feast of flavours, a dance of traditions, and a symphony of cultural insights. Don't miss it!
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Punam_s
Mar 17, 2024
Veggie Delight-full - Had a most memorable and delightful morning with Linh in Hanoi’s Old Quarter tasting authentic Vietnamese cuisine, learning the history of the neighborhood and learning a few important Vietnamese phrases. She is an absolute gem and fed me so many different dishes that all have a unique story in Hanoi’s history. Definitely a wonderful start to my trip through this beautiful country
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Maxine
Mar 8, 2024
Fabulous food tour with Linh - Excellent!!I was hoping for a friendly and enthusiastic tour guide and was not disappointed.
Linh was very passionate about Hanoi’s street food and making sure you experienced a unique and satisfying take on Vietnamese food culture.
Will definitely recommend to family and friends and special thank you to Linh for accommodating myself with a sore leg on a walking tour🤪
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U2178ngjulied
Mar 8, 2024
Personalized Tour - I decided to book my tour last minute and Linh was so sweet and accommodating. Not only is she a foodie herself but she’s also knowledgeable about the Hanoi’s history so it was a two in one. We visited some hidden gems and everything was delicious. Highly recommend - especially if you’re looking for places that locals would eat at.
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Annemaeh2024
Feb 5, 2024
Amazing food and a really sweet tourguide - The food was amazing. We had a really sweet tourguide Miley. She showed us these cute local place and we tried so many different dishes. She had also a lot of fun fact about hanoi and the food.
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Jo_omarial412
Jan 30, 2024
Walk through Ha Noi exquisite flavours - Couldn't be happier to have come across Beyond Vietnam and their "Off the beaten path Food tour".
This was my 5th visit to Vietnam (3rd time in Ha Noi) and everything they offered in the tour, I have not had before.
Mr Marc met us at the meeting point around the lake in the old quarter and guided us for 3h through the smells, tastes and the 'ordered' chaos of Ha Noi streets. Me and my friends had a really good time and that's why I am leaving this review, so others can enjoy to :)
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M4536ckcarlar
Jan 27, 2024
Hanoi Eat and Explore - an amazing intro to Hanoi and Vietnamese culture - I had the MOST amazing tour with Manh today. I arrived in Hanoi yesterday and it was the perfect start to a week here. Manh is lovely, his English is excellent and he has more knowledge that time to impart it. I learned so much about Vietnam (culture primarily), some history, lots about the Old Quarter and had breakfast, lunch and coffee that was just incredible. I would highly recommend this tour with Manh. You could do a walking tour by yourself, or you could do a bus tour but it won't come close to this experience. It included a 30 minute Cyclo ride in the Old Quarter, which was also amazing. It couldn't have been better! Well, it could have been a little warmer (10 degrees) but that wasn't negotiable. :-)
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368jonas
Jan 23, 2024
Street Food tour - We really enjoyed everything in our tour. It’s like an immersion to Hanoi’s food culture. We got to explore and tried the off beaten path and make our travel much more unforgettable! Also the company is so kind to change our schedule.
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Tomvy4563kb
Dec 1, 2023
The best tour in Hanoi! - Linh was an amazing guide. I met with her in the old quarter and we started our tour. She not only gave me the history of the food we were eating but also the history of Hanoi. We ate a variety of dishes ranging from everyday food to exotic. The tour was very well planned and I felt much more knowledgeable at the end.
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