Hanoi walking tour: Street Food | Vietnam Travel 2025/26 Tours By Locals Hanoi

Hanoi street food can be found on the main streets or down many of the side streets and alleyways. Enjoy Hanoi walking tour with local guides to experiences some delicious dishes

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Best walking tour for street food in Hanoi Old Quarter

Highlights of Hanoi walking tour

Discover a hidden cafe where the owner has been turning plastic bottles into beautiful decorations at his local coffee shop
Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do — on the street
Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter
Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture and try local specialties.
Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe

Hidden spots of walking tour in Hanoi Old Town

It’s inevitable that tours will sometimes end up at well-documented venues. Inevitable in part because these are often well-known spots for a reason: the food’s good.

Also, some tour operators are keen to stick to places that have been vetted and offer a certain level of hygiene.

For some, this is a perfect introduction — street food with security –- but what about if you’ve already dipped your toe in the world of pho and bun cha and are looking for a tour that can show you the real off-the-beaten track spots and introduce you to new dishes?

This is a very subjective area, as off-the-beaten track for some might be everyday and boring for others. To generalise, however, the more expensive tours went to less touristy places.

Of course, if you have specific requests -– food you want to try or to avoid -– you’ll need to book onto a private tour and discuss your requirements in advance.

Where the food comes from? in the Old Quarter walking food tour

wet market, or street market, should be a must-see on any visit to Vietnam, certainly for a foodie, and visiting with a knowledgeable guide is recommended. So it makes sense to include it with a street food tour.

Inclusions

Local English speaking guide, all food samples as per itinerary and 3 drink items such as fruit juice, Bia hoi (local light beer) with a local snack, one Vietnamese coffee