The 10 Tastings of Hanoi With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

5.0 (245 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Overview

Eat your way through Hanoi's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Shrimp pancake and Egg coffee. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's included

  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Vegetarian alternatives
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra food & Drinks

What to expect

  1. Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Meet your host!
  2. Chua Ba Da
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Ancient Temple: After meeting your local host at the entrance of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre, make your way to this beautiful Ba Da Temple, which is one of the four sacred temples in Hanoi
  3. 15m
    Let’s Roll: Warm up your tastebuds with a delicious pho roll, consisting of noodles, beef and finished with herbs. Originating from Hanoi this dish has become a local favorite

    Shrimp Pastry: One of the specialties of Hanoi is fried shrimp pancake. The fried pastry is topped with red shrimps and is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce. You won’t regret it!

    Summer Vibes: Take a sip of Hanoi beer, locally produced in Hanoi and a very popular alcoholic drink to Hanoians as it is a light, fresh beer, perfect for warm days
  4. 15m
    Bonjour!: Catch a glimpse of a fascinating villa built with French architecture in 1930 and hear the story behind it, and how the locals come together here now
  5. 15m
    Eat & Dip: This next Hanoian dish is ready to be tasted by you! Enjoy Bún chả, a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork, noodles and some fresh pickled vegetables, served with a delicious dipping sauce

    Historical Favorite: Make a stop at one of the foodie streets in Hanoi to try a staple in the Vietnamese cuisine: sticky rice. Served together with mung beans and dry shallots, this dish is something that many locals grew up with
  6. 15m
    Street Food Classic: Step into a typical Hanoian eatery, where you can try a popular street food item consisting of steamed rice rolls stuffed with pork, mushrooms, or both. Usually, this dish is served with fried shallot dip, sweet and sour fish sauce, a variety of fresh herbs and lime-based sauce on the side
  7. 15m
    National Specialty: Known all over the world, Pho is cooked in special broth, and served with beef or chicken, vinegar, spring onions, pepper, and lime juice. This combination is simply divine!
  8. 15m
    Bánh Mì Time: The baguette was introduced to Vietnam in the mid-19th century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina, and became a staple food by the early 20th century. Take a bite out of a fusion of meats, vegetables, cucumber and carrots
  9. 15m
    Traditional Medicine: Walk through one of the oldest streets well-known for its specialized industry: traditional medicine. Named after a famous physician, whom your local host can tell you all about
  10. 15m
    Fruity Flavors: Find your way to the next street in the Old Quarter to taste some desert! This dish has different kinds of fruits mixed with coconut milk, condensed milk and crushed ice. What a way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
  11. 15m
    Coffee & Chill: Visit a family-run cafe that has become a familiar address for Hanoi lovers and the locals. Take a sip of delicious egg coffee, invented in 1940 when a bartender whisked eggs into his coffee as he couldn’t find milk. It’s now one of the most famous coffees in Hanoi
  12. 15m
    several styles of architecture used by the French during colonization
  13. 15m
    Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Entrance gate of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre.

End point

Entrance gate of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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