Hanoi: Old Quarter Street Food Walking Tour with 10 Tastings
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Savor the flavors of Hanoi on a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter. Sample 10 different street food dishes at 6 to 8 different vendors and try a local beer, egg coffee, and Vietnamese rice wine.
Highlights
- Take your taste buds on an adventure with a street food tour in the Old Quarter
- Delight your inner foodie with 10 street food dishes at 6-8 different vendors
- Immerse yourself in the facinating history and culture of Vietnamese cuisine
- Sip on chilled local beer, egg coffee, and Vietnamese rice wine at a hidden cafe
- Explore the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter
Description
Discover the best of Vietnamese street food on a guided walking tour of Hanoi. Sample a variety of local dishes, including Bun Cha (grilled pork and noodles), Banh Cuon (rice roll with pork and veggies), and Vietnamese spring rolls. Dive into local culture and history with your guide along the way.
Meet your guide at activity provider's office in Hanoi's vibrant Old Quater. Stroll along the perimeter of the market, uncovering dozens of street hawkers sell a staggering variety of produce, from live seafood to colorful fruits and spices.
Learn about the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture, including details on ingredients and the historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. Try different street food dishes including a tasty French-inspired snack from a street cart.
Walk through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and tempt your tastebuds with the famed Hanoi street food dishes such as Bun Cha, Nom Bo Kho (beef jerky salad), Banh Cuon, and Vietnamese fried spring rolls.
Watch as the skilled chefs demonstrate how these delectable dishes are put together. Continue into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, and wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago.
Sit down with the Hanoi locals and sample various meat, vegetable, and bread specialties that are flame-grilled over hot coals for extra flavor. Venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit that is smothered with crushed iced and condensed milk and served in a cup.
Visit a hidden street food restaurant to taste top street foods in Hanoi, including Banh My Hanoi (sandwich), Vietnamese rice wine, a cup of the famous egg coffee, and a cold beer. At the end of the trip, continue exploring the area or ask your guide for directions back to your hotel.
Includes
Local, English-speaking guide
6-8 stops at different vendors
10 food tastings
1 bottle of water
1 local beer
Egg coffee
Vietnamese rice wine
Local dessert
Important Information
- Feel free to ask your guide for assist stance with directions or with catching a taxi back to your hotel at the end of the tour
- You are free to continue exploring the area after the tour ends
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund