7 Hidden Gem Food Tours in Vietnam to Eat Your Way Through

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.Saigon’s Hidden Flavors – Private Street Food Walk with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $0

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide. You’ll visit six neighborhood food stops, taste dishes such as beef noodle soup, banh xeo, grilled pork noodles, mixed rice paper, sugar cane drink, and flan, with pickup included in Districts 1 and 3.

“Had a fantastic tour with Minh! He was really knowledgeable and showed us a great time taking care of all our dietary requirements. We left very full and very happy!”

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4.Saigon Street Food & Hidden Alleys by Scooter – 7/9/12 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $25

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking local guide through Saigon, Chinatown, District 10, and District 3. You’ll visit a 1960s apartment block, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and local food stalls, with 7, 9, or 12 tastings depending on your tour option. Guides include Corn, Vy, Levi, and Jason.

“My guide Vy was great, very friendly and confidently knew her way around the city. Vy gave comments on the local sights and areas we visted and was able to explain each food dish I tried.”

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5.Hidden Gems Private Street Food by scooters with girl drivers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $54

Start at 6 pm for a private scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Female local drivers take you to neighborhood food stops for bánh xèo, bò lá lốt, bánh mì, coconut ice cream, and more, with views of Bùi Viện Street, the Saigon River, and District 4.

“Our guide took us to several of his favorite spots. His English was perfect and easy to understand. He explained what we were eating and had good conversation during the walk in between.”

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6.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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7.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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