Half-Day Hanoi Food Walking Tour

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10 meals

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What You’ll Experience

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Location

Hanoi

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 10 guests

Language

English

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Hanoi's hidden food scene on this intimate walking tour. Sample rare, authentic local delicacies from secret spots in the Old Quarter while uncovering stories of the city's history.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Hanoi’s hidden food scene. This special tour takes you off the beaten path, where you’ll have the opportunity to try exclusive street snacks and local finger foods that are rarely, if ever, included in other food tours around Hanoi. These are the authentic eats that only locals know about.

As we navigate through Hanoi’s charming backstreets and hidden alleyways in the Old Quarter, you’ll stop at carefully chosen food stalls and hidden gems to sample a variety of street food delicacies. Along the way, you’ll not only indulge in unique flavors but also hear captivating stories about Hanoi’s rich history, food culture, and how these hidden gems came to be.

What You Get

Professional guide

Food tasting and snacks

Over 20 items to taste along the way

Personal expenses

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Dong Xuan Market (Pass By)

In Hanoi, street food is our life. There is a huge difference between the food here and the other cities in the world: you would know exactly the ingredients of the dish and the seller make it in front of you, it must be fresh and hot! That is the reason why we bring you to the local market, you will get a deeper understanding of the local lifestyle, how they go shopping preparing for their meal! You will be surprised at the market for sure!

Bach Ma Temple

When you travel to Hanoi, you will see many local people burn fake money on the street; every shop always has a small altar in front of the door; temples and pagodas are everywhere. All of those things make you so confused about what they are doing or what the meaning of it is. You might ask "is Vietnam a Buddhist country?" You will find out all the answers at this place! It should be really interesting!

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Banh Mi 25 (Pass By)

Our lovely guide will give you this delicious banh mi at the beginning of the tour.

Old Quarter (Pass By)

Travelling to Hanoi city – Vietnam capital, you may be surprised by Hanoi street food – it is plentiful at everywhere that you look and is an integral part of the livelihoods of many locals. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, the Vietnam food is various about the taste, smell and the Vietnamese food can be considered as one of the healthiest cuisines in over the world.

Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân

"The rice paper roll I had here was the best I've had. Super thin, silky smooth rice paper that wraps around the filling perfectly. I ordered the mushroom and pork filling and it was great. It is served with fried onions and a fish sauce, which adds more flavour and texture to this simple yet brilliant dish."- TripAdvisor review.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Duờng Tau (Pass By)

Unique experience!

Bia Hoi

Best Bia Hoi in Hanoi With beer street full of tiger and Heineken, this is the place to go for that bia hoi experience. Empty glasses refilled immediately for only 11,000 VND and the most delicious pork ribs. Pull up on one of the little blue plastic stools, you won't regret it!

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Bún Bò Nam Bộ Bách Phương

Bun bo Nam Bo is marinating the beef, then comes making 'nuoc cham' and the pickled vegetables (shredded carrot and papaya). The pickled veggies is crispy, a little sour and a little sweet, which even makes me eat two bowls of the noodle at once. Remember to pickle the carrot (and papaya first, before marinating the beef) since it takes at least 1 hour to get a good flavour on the carrot.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Bun Cha Dac Kim

Best Bun Cha in town Great place and friendly people. They make a really good Bun Cha. Serving is super quick and the meat is good. Can highly recommend coming here.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Cafe Phố Cổ

Lake overlook. This beautiful cafe might be a little hard to find, but once there it’s worth it. Order downstairs and make your way up the stairs. The first level is a gorgeous section overlooking the courtyard that feels as if you’re in another world. Head up more stairs, but skip level 3 and go up the spiral staircase to level 4 for beautiful views of Lake Hoan Kiem. Try the iced yogurt coffee or one of the teas, relax and enjoy the view.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Đồng Xuân Market, Hoàn Kiếm Hà Nội, Vietnam, VN, 100000

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Directions: Please meet your foodie tour guide in front of the war statue on the left side of the side of the main entrance. On the corner of Hang Khoai street and Dong Xuan street. Google maps will show it as Dong Xuan market, and bring you to the front entrance. Please look for the war statue.

End Point

Cafe Phố Cổ, Phố Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm Hà Nội, Vietnam, VN, 10000

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The Coffee shop is located close to the Hoan Kiem lake- the city centre. From there, you can take a rest or get to your hotel easily!

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 143 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Afternoon food walking tour with Jay was amazing

July 20, 2026

Jay was an amazing tour guide - highly recommend doing a tour with Jay! She took us to so many off the beaten track places, and made sure it was appropriate for our dietary requirements. Could not ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing! Like a local

July 20, 2026

We loved our Hanoi food tour. Jay was amazing! Very knowledgeable and made us all feel like locals. Highly recommend the tour, especially with Jay! Tailored to all dietries as well :)

(TripAdvisor)

Hanoi back streets food tour!

July 20, 2026

I loved this tour so much! Jay was an excellent, knowledgeable, friendly guide who showed us some local, hidden spots with delicious food. She was super accomodating to me being vegetarian and adde...read more

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Knife making tour

June 02, 2026

My gf and I did the knife making class with Dzung and ms Tuyen the black smith. We had an incredible time and the hospitality was phenomenal. To be able to be immersed in one of the oldest and arti...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great food tour in Hanoi

April 20, 2026

This was a great experience. I am celiac and my wife is vegetarian but there were lots of delicious items for us to try. Jay was a fantastic guide and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting...read more

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