Hanoi food tour
HANOI DUSK FOOD TOUR: By dusk, Hanoi's streets come alive with the clattering of pans and rising fog of steam. This is the Northern culinary powerhouse in its rawest form β a city that bubbles, boils, and breathes through its street food.
Weβre breaking out of the Old Quarter bubble, starting at St. Joseph's cathedral. Tracking down closely-guarded family recipes tucked into doorways and down narrow corridors: the kind of fluffy banh mi that defines a nation, as a tender beef pho. Wash it all down with a hit of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice.
Find out why Michelin finally came knocking. Weβre talking about the high-octane sizzle of banh xeo pancakes, the smoky, char-grilled perfection of bun cha pork patties, wok-fried eel cakes, and crab spring rolls with a crunch that can be heard a few blocks away.
Toss your fork over shredded nom bΓ² papaya salad with beef, served with translucent tapioca dumplings. All before a traditional bia hoi joint thats been around for decades. Locally brewed beer clinks over garlicky morning glory and tofu drizzled in scallion oil. There's more suprises with 15+ tastings along the way - you'll need an extra notch on your belt by the time we're done with our foodie marathon.
We finish where we started, back at the cathedral β now bathed in an illuminated glow. Youβll leave with a bellyful of memories and the culinary confidence to hunt down good food anywhere in Vietnam.
Why this tour is awesome
Hanoi doesn't offer up its best secrets easily; you have to earn them in the steam-filled back-alleys. We take you beyond the Old Quarter to the family-run joints where generations-old legacies are served in a single bowl.
Weβve curated an itinerary of the Northβs most defiant dishes, giving you the tactical confidence to decode street food like a native. This is a high-stakes immersion into the visceral flavors that put Hanoi on the global culinary map.
Your guide
Born and bred in the buzzing heart of the city, Lily is a Hanoian through and through with a PhD in finding the perfect broth. Her enthusiasm is as infectious as the Hanoi hum, and she lives to show off the secret alleyway gems sheβs been eating at since she could walk. If you want to see the city through the eyes of a fun-loving local legend, Lily is your guide.
Discover Vietnamese cuisine of the North
With legendary street food chefs
Includes a few Michelin-listed eateries
A food tour born for those with adventurous palates
Translucent tapioca dumplings with dipping sauce
Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice
The many colours of Hanoi 's old streets
Get ready to eat, eat, repeat
Go where-the-locals-go as dusk settles
Try an original Northern Vietnamese pho soup
See Hanoi like you've never seen it before
Dine at places you'd struggle to find alone
Cap off the night with a bia hoi clink of glasses
Circle back to our beautiful meeting point, now illuminated
Includes
- Price US $45 per person
- Tastings 15+ food tastings included
- Drinks Bottled water included
- Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Start Time 4:00PM
- Duration Around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
- Guide Led by one of our superb Hanoi hosts
- Transport / Walking Walking tour with 6-7 stops
- Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Instant Confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
- Cancellation policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Language English
- Pick up / Drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests
Dietary information
- General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Meat and seafood is used in 3-4 tastings
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in 5-6 tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 tastings
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 2-3 dishes. Unsuitable for halal diets.
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification.
- Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is used in 2-3 tastings, and soy sauce in more tastings. Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Suitable for lactose intolerances, only 1-2 tastings have lactose
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible for mild allergies, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings. There are no other known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible for mild allergies, though seafood is used in 3-4 tastings
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Hanoi evening food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best HanoiΒ food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
This Hanoi food tour starts from St.Joseph Cathedral, on the west side of the historic Old Quarter. It's easily reachable from most hotels. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you with walking directions or find transport back if you wish. More details will be sent on your booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps