Discover the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Join the locals as they shop the local markets. Sample the many forms of local cuisine at any of the numerous food shops. Sip on a juice, beer, coffee, or tea at one of the abundant cafes and bars.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Vietnamese
Pickup optional: Hotels in Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Walk the 36 streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter
Join the locals and shop the local markets
Sample the many types of local cuisine on offer
Relax with a drink in one of the numerous bars and cafes
Uncover the history of the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Get to know about the lifestyles of the local people
Inhale the aromatic scents exuding from street hawker stalls and follow your nose to stands replete with exotic fruits and fresh seafood
Listen as you guide explains the culinary context of the city and hear about the cultural significance of local specialties

Full description

Discover the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, each known for their historic trades including blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers, silk traders, and jewelers. Now famous for its artisans, silk shops, bars, clubs and particularly its local cuisine, walk the streets and sample what is a vibrant and bustling part of the city. Stop at the various vendors and taste what’s on offer. If you’re feeling thirsty there are plenty of juice shops, bars, and cafés to satiate you. Join the locals as they cruise amongst the shops, stocking up on their supplies at the local markets, or sit back and relax and take in the quaint atmosphere. Whatever you choose to do, you’re sure to enjoy yourself.

Includes

English-speaking guide
Authentic Vietnamese meal, dessert, and drinks
Small-group tour a maximum of 8 people per tour

Personal expenses for shopping
Gratuities
Additional drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Join in group: please meet your tour guide at the booking office: 03 Gia Ngu Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi (In the center of Old Quarter of Hanoi, close to the Water Puppet Theater). - Only special request of Private Group would be pick up at Selected Hotels in Hanoi with the diameter 5 - 7 kilometres from Old Quarter. We do not pick up for private tour for the following hotels: Marriotte Hotel, Novotel, Lotte Hotel, Kangnam Hotel, Deawoo Hotel, Fortuna Hotel, Summer Westlake hotel.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 109 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.7/5

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We had the chance to visit "secret" places in the city and taste some local food. I would have appreciate a bit more information about the food we tasted and its connection with local history and culture. All in all a good experience and a nice way to discover aspects of the old quarter.

November 7, 2019

Booked the private tour and don't regret it. My tour guide Harry was great! He brought me places I'd have never found by myself... He explained everything to me - about the food and Hanoi. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. The tour took more than three hours. The food and drinks were great!

March 17, 2019

Excellent tour, really enjoyed it, so much food!

Mia was a great guide and she introduced us to the city and gave us confidence to try the street foods which carried us for our entire trip. There was so much food from bahn mi, pho, satay, local specialty drinks. Delicious. Mia was knowledgeable and fun and her English was excellent. We would highly recommend Mia and this tour, especially if you are just starting your trip in Vietnam

October 6, 2018

Hanoi Food on Foot: Walking Tour of Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Food on Foot: Walking Tour of Hanoi Old Quarter

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Excellent tour, really enjoyed it, so much food!