13 Hidden Gem Food Tours in Hanoi Worth Going Hungry For

1.Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20Our pick

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, or Hoang, tasting five or six local dishes before ending at Train Street with one drink. Expect about 2.5 km on foot, small local eateries, hidden lanes, and a flexible route based on train timing.

“Hoang was the most amazing tour guide, he told us so many interesting facts and stories of Hanoi, he took us through the streets we Would never have found , and the food he introduced us to was top quality and very enjoyable. Also answering so many questions with excellent knowledge and great patience. I would highly recommend Hoang as he has excellent manners and is very kind, pleasant and happy. 😁”

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2.Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Khan, Chris, Olaf, or Penelope for three Michelin-mentioned Hanoi food stops, egg coffee in a tucked-away café, and optional train street or water puppet add-ons. Expect filling noodle dishes, local stories, street crossings, and a 150 to 210-minute walk through the Old Quarter.

“This a fantastic tour., our guide Penelope was the best! The food was great but the personality of the guide and her willingness to inform and share was fantastic. After an amazing set of Michelin meals, we ended with a drink at a beautiful cafe.. I don’t usually write reviews but this was an amazing trip.”

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3.Hanoi Michelin Star Walking Food Tour & Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $39

Spend about 3.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide, tasting 10 Hanoi foods, making spring rolls, visiting Bach Ma Temple and ending at Train Street. Guides such as John, Tuna and Jelly Hai have led engaging outings, with vegetarian arrangements listed as an option.

“Food is my favorite hobby and this tour did not disappoint in either amount or quality. I've samples some classics before bac in the US, but they all obviously parked in comparison to what I had here. The Michelin star Bún chả was maybe one Read more”

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4.Hanoi Famous Michelin Guided Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $23

Join an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Celine, or Olaf for a 2.5-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll try chicken phở, crispy eel glass noodles, Michelin-mentioned bún chả, and egg coffee. Optional water puppet or Train Street add-ons may be available.

“We really enjoyed this tour — the food was amazing, and it was lovely to end the evening with coffee and a view. Celine, our tour guide, was easy to understand and very accommodating, as well as a lot of fun. The only downside was the schRead more”

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5.Walking Street Food Tour and Hidden Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $54

Meet Duc Nguyen at St. Joseph Cathedral at 6:30 pm for a private evening through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Expect street food stops, craft beer, banh mi, mixed fruit, and a visit to Binh Minh’s Jazz Club. The route can be adjusted, and pickup is offered.

“Duc was a great tour guide and my wife and I had a great time together learning about the culture and food. Would recommend.”

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6.Hanoi Vespa After Dark Street Food Tour -Hidden Gem-Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $69

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Pink or Charlie, stopping for bun cha, pho dishes, banh xeo, egg coffee, Train Street, and Binh Jazz Club. Pickup is offered, and the small group is capped at 15 people.

“Charlie the guide tour and the woman drivers were great”

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7.Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour with Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $30

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Liam, Sarah, Kane, Evelyn, or Hai, tasting dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee. Finish with a 30-minute foot massage or head wash. Some options add Train Street or a water puppet show.

“Genial! Nuestro guía muy agradable y la comida deliciosa. Altamente recomendado.”

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8.Michelin Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $35

Walk 3 to 4 km through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide, stopping at local food stalls and small eateries recommended by locals and Michelin. Choose lunch or dinner, enjoy several dishes plus a drink, and look for a possible Train Street visit with guides such as Tom.

“This tour was not for us. We visited 3 Michelin star restaurants. The cleanliness of the toilets let the restaurants. The first restaurant we sat across the road there was a cue and food was brought to us which ok. I’ve have copious amounts of PRead more”

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9.Hanoi Michelin Star Street Food Walking Tour & Train-Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $39

Spend 3.5 hours tasting 8 to 10 Hanoi dishes with an English-speaking guide, including Bún Chả, bánh xèo, eel noodles, egg coffee, bia hơi, and chè. Guides such as Kylie, Jenna, and Baki have led recent tours, which finish at Hanoi Train Street.

“The guide is nice, food delicious. In general the tour is good. We experienced a bit of everything. But by comments should be more than 100 words???”

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10.Hanoi Street Food Tour, Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35

Meet at 5:00 pm for a three-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, covering about 4 kilometers and stopping at local food stalls and family-run spots. Guides such as Anthony introduce bun cha, pho, banh cuon, banh mi, fruit, and egg coffee. The group is limited to 10 people.

“I took a food tour with Anthony though Hanoi old quarter and it was lovely! Great value and nice to be introduced to the food on my first night in town-”

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11.No Diet Club – Local food tour in Hanoi with many tastings !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Walk Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district for three hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Jenny, Minh, or Loc. Eat several savory dishes and desserts, visit local spots beyond the usual tourist restaurants, learn how to order and eat Vietnamese food, and finish with useful recommendations for the rest of your stay.

“Super food tour avec Jenny ! Super deconvertes qu'on n'aurait sûrement jamais goutées sans ce tour. Jenny nous a appris plein de choses sur la nourriture et les façons de manger. Elle nous a aussi donné tout un tas de recommandations pour la suite de notre séjour à Hanoï. On recommande vivement !”

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12.No Diet Club – Local food tour in Hanoi with many tastings !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Meet your local guide at 18 P. Lãn Ông at 6:00 pm for a three-hour food walk through Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district. Expect multiple savory and sweet tastings, familiar Vietnamese favorites, lesser-known local dishes, market views, cultural stories, and a group capped at 10 people.

“We had such a fun experience doing this tour! The guide was so knowledgeable about the Vietnamese culture and history & we really learned a lot from this walking food tour. He was also very funny & helpful with giving us other food suggestions for the remainder of our trip!”

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13.Private hidden Hanoi street food walking tour with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $37

Meet your English-speaking local guide at your Old Quarter hotel for 2.5 hours of small-eatery hopping. Try seven Hanoi dishes, local tea or coffee, and changing dessert stops, with vegetarian, allergy, walking-distance, and private itinerary adjustments available in advance.

“We had a really good experience on this tour. we tried local food that we would have been to hesitant to order ourselves. Good variety and excellent knowledge from our guide.”

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