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Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour

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A private evening street food walk in Hanoi

Spend around three to four hours walking through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide. This private evening tour combines street food tastings for dinner with time to explore the neighbourhood on foot. Expect Hanoi classics such as pho, banh mi and egg coffee alongside smaller bites like fried spring rolls and fresh rice noodle rolls.

Meet your guide in the Old Quarter in the early evening. Along the way, see the small shopfronts of Lan Ong Street and stop near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, where the streets open into a different part of the neighbourhood. Your guide connects the food with the places where people eat it.

What you may taste along the way

  • Nom bo kho and nem ran. Start with dried beef salad and fried spring rolls, two different textures to try early in the walk.
  • Pho cuon and pho. Try fresh rice noodle sheets served as rolls, then see how the same style of noodle appears in a hot bowl of pho.
  • Banh mi and ca phe trung. Finish the evening with a Vietnamese baguette sandwich and Hanoi’s egg coffee.

The exact tasting stops can vary with opening hours and availability. Let us know about dietary needs before booking so we can check which options are practical.

Plan your evening

The tour takes place on foot through active city streets. Pickup and drop-off are included within the Hanoi Old Quarter. Send your hotel name and preferred date so we can confirm the meeting point, start time and arrangements for your party.

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Questions before booking

Can you accommodate vegetarian diets or food allergies?

Tell us what you need before you book. We can check possible substitutions with the guide and vendors. For an allergy, let us know the specific ingredient and whether shared preparation areas are a concern so we can check what is feasible.

Can we bring young children or a stroller?

Tell us the children’s ages and how long they are comfortable walking. Some pavements can be narrow or uneven and the streets are busy. Ask about a pace and meeting point that suit your family before confirming.

What if my hotel is outside the Old Quarter?

Send the hotel name when you enquire. We will confirm a suitable Old Quarter meeting point and whether any separate transfer can be arranged.

What happens if heavy rain is forecast?

Contact us to check the arrangements for your date. The guide can advise whether the route or timing needs to change and we will explain the options that apply to your booking.

Highlights

  • Walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter after dark with an English-speaking guide.
  • Try a dinner of small tastings, from rice noodle rolls and pho to banh mi and egg coffee.
  • See Lan Ong Street and the area around St. Joseph’s Cathedral between food stops.
  • Allow around three to four hours and confirm the Old Quarter pickup or meeting point in advance.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Hanoi Walk through streets in Hanoi Old Quarter D
1 Hanoi
Transfer: Walking
Activities: Walk through streets in Hanoi Old Quarter

Enjoy Nom Bo Kho” (dry beef salad), “Nem Ran” (Spring Roll), “Pho Cuon” (fresh rice noodle rolls), “Pho”, “Banh Mi“ (Vietnamese Sandwich), “Ca Phe Trung” (egg coffee)  

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM:

  • Meet your friendly English-speaking tour guide at your hotel.
  • Take a leisurely stroll to the heart of Hanoi - the Old Quarter.
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant evening atmosphere as your guide sheds light on local culture and daily life.

Food Stops:

  • Nom Bo Kho (dried beef salad): Start with a savoury Hanoi street snack.
  • Nem Ran (fried spring rolls): Try the crisp rolls and hear about the ingredients from your guide.
  • Pho Cuon (fresh rice noodle rolls): Continue through Ma May Street and try the rolls at a scheduled tasting stop.

Cultural Interlude:

  • Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street: Take a step back in time and learn about traditional Vietnamese medicine on this historic street.

Evening Delights:

  • Pho: Experience the national treasure of Vietnam – a steaming bowl of pho.
  • Nha Tho Lon (St. Joseph's Cathedral): Admire the architectural beauty of this landmark, reminiscent of Notre Dame de Paris.
  • Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich): Bite into this globally renowned sandwich, a true symbol of Vietnamese cuisine.

Sweet Finale:

  • Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee): End your culinary adventure on a sweet note with this famed Vietnamese coffee.

9:00 PM:

  • Return to the meeting point, filled with delicious memories and a deeper appreciation for Hanoi's vibrant food culture.
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Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide for the walking tour
  • Pickup and drop-off in the Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • One dinner through the scheduled street food tastings
  • Entrance fees where applicable to the confirmed programme

Exclusions

  • International in/out flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Peak season surcharges
  • Christmas Eve surcharges
  • New Year Eve surcharges
  • New Year surcharges
  • Lunar New Year surcharges
  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
  • Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Other services not mentioned above
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi's Nighttime Culinary Adventure: A Walking Street Food Tour

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Before your Hanoi food walk

Wear shoes you are comfortable walking in and bring a light rain layer if needed. Come with room to try several small portions across the evening.

Meeting time and dietary requests

Check your confirmed pickup time and meeting point before leaving your hotel. Send us any dietary restrictions in advance so there is time to check the stops. It helps to say whether ingredients such as fish sauce, egg or meat broth need to be avoided.

Explore other Vietnamese food experiences

If you are planning more time around food, explore our Vietnam food and cooking tours for other routes and formats.

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