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

Hanoi, Vietnam
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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.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Lotus Water Puppet Theater, 16 le Thai to St, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

Meet your host!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chua Ba Da, 3 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Lý Quốc Sư, P. Lý Quốc Sư, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 8 P. Chân Cầm, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Đường Thành, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hàng Điếu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Hàng Vải, P. Hàng Vải, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Bát Sứ, P. Bát Sứ, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Lãn Ông, P. Lãn Ông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Tô Tịch, P. Tô Tịch, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng, P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: French-styled house, Alley 41/199, No. 7 Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu, Cầu Diễn, Từ Liêm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

several styles of architecture used by the French during colonization

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ba Da pagoda, 2 An Tư Công Chúa, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra food & Drinks

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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