The 15 Vegan & Vegetarian Tours Locals Send You To

1.Vegan Street Food & Stories of Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $29Our pick

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Ling, Trang, Angelina, Vu, or Kien, tasting up to 10 vegan dishes while hearing stories about language, daily life, religion, and the Vietnam War. The small-group tour visits Ta Hien Street, narrow alleys, and a hidden temple before returning to the meeting point.

“We were a group of 4, of which only one of us was vegan. However the food throughout was excellent - tasty and filling. Vy was an excellent guide, informative and able to answer all our questions and queries. The tour exceeded all my expectations (as a non-vegan), I would do it again and I certainly wouldn’t be put off trying more.”

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2.Hanoi: Vegan Street Food & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 201 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Spend three hours tasting vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese street food in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Pinky, Min, Thea, or Vy. Expect small local eateries, bia hoi, sugarcane juice, noodle salad, doughnuts, market walks, language tips, and stories about daily life.

“Our tour was super fun and tasty! Min was a great guide, very happy and positive, and gavr us alot of extra info about Hanoi and it’s food… the foods wss really tasty! we really recommend this tour :)”

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3.Mexico City Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk from Alameda Central to Zona Rosa while sampling more than 15 meat-free Mexican flavors. Guides such as Mena, Sharon, and Stephanie lead small groups to local stands and cafés, with vegan tacos, tortas, esquites, sweets, and a beer or agua fresca included.

“Would highly recommend this amazing experience! Delicious food and an outstanding guide. Explore some parts of cdmx a tourist wouldn't usually get to see or expect to find some of the best vegan tacos and other delicious options from the perspective of a true local”

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4.Hanoi Vegan Street Food & Train Street Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Spend three hours eating vegan versions of Hanoi classics with an English-speaking guide such as Chip, Sarah, Vy, or Emily. Try banh cuon, bun cha chay, banh ran, dessert, and a drink before finishing at Train Street. Private and small-group options are available.

“I had some amazing food and Sarah was a wonderful guide. Would definitely recommend the tour!”

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5.Ho Chi Minh: Local Food Tour by Scooter with Vegan Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Ride behind an English-speaking local guide such as Kim, My, Dee, or Harry, stopping for six Vietnamese dishes, market snacks, coffee, and beer. You’ll explore narrow alleys and local eateries by scooter, with vegan and vegetarian menus, hotel pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and flexible start times included.

“We had a fabulous few hours with Alex and My, trying delicious food that we would have never found and/or thought to try on our own, and learning some interesting facts about Vietnamese culture. Make sure you come hungry!!!”

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6.Mexico City: Vegan and Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Join Sharon, Mena, or another bilingual Travelling Herbivore guide for 3.5 hours of vegan and vegetarian street food in Mexico City. Walk 4.5 to 5 km, ride public transport, visit family-run food spots, and try tacos, quesadillas, tortas, vegan seafood, churros, and more.

“Lovely tour with Sharon - exploring Mexico City. Great variety of food and drink including local delicacies. Lots of food, left feeling content and full. Joined as part of a group of 6. Loved the cactus tacos and hibiscus fresh Mexican water.”

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7.Hanoi Vegan Street Food Tour and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $35

Taste six or seven vegan dishes and one or two drinks while walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a guide such as Chip, Emely, or Sarah. You’ll try banh cuon, vegan bun cha, glass noodles, banh xeo, dessert, and finish at Train Street. Groups are capped at 10.

“Chip was the best! She took us to some pretty underrated spots that I probably wouldn’t have gone to by myself. We ate a variety of yummy snacks, mains, and desserts and it was cool to see train street. Perhaps the best part was just chatting with her and learning more about her life in Vietnam over food. Was a great cultural exchange!”

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8.Rome: Vegan Street Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Join Roman actress and animal-rights advocate Arianna Bonardi for a 2.5-hour walk through Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Quarter and nearby streets. You’ll eat vegan supplì, Roman pizza, carciofo alla giudia and dairy-free gelato while learning how to order plant-based food in traditional restaurants.

“Fantastic tour!! I loved hearing Arianna’s passion for vegan food in Rome. Each stop was delicious and came with a story. Lots of food, so come hungry. I will be going to all of these stops again next time I’m in Rome. I believe this is the only vegan food tour in Rome. Perfect duration as well.”

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9.Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Meet Bonnie near Zhongxing Road and spend 3.5 hours making dumplings from scratch with her and her mother. You will prepare dough and fillings, eat a home-style Chinese meal, sample local specialties, and get English-language advice for Shanghai and nearby cities. Vegetarian and vegan needs can be arranged in advance.

“It was a very nice experience and Bonnie was such a great host! Her mother showed us some tricks as well how to make the best dumplings! And the food was amazing! It was delicious and it was a pleasure meeting all the other travellers as well. I can deeply recommend it! She even asked about my food preferences and allergies to prepare food I can actually eat. So please go to her cooking class, cause it will be great!”

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10.Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $29

Meet your guide at 4:30 pm near Ong Temple or arrange the listed Winter Spring pickup, then cruise the Mekong past Can Tho Bridge, an islet, brickworks, and small canals. Guides such as Ha and Như Ý lead the walk, pagoda visits, vegan dinner, and street-food tasting.

“We weren’t able to do the tour because we made a mistake when booking it and didn’t realise it until a couple hours before, way passed their refund and cancellation policy. However we we’re able to talk to them and they gave us a full refRead more”

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11.Vegan Local Street Food Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet near Acropolis Station for a two-hour vegan food walk with guides such as Tasos, Taros, and Dimitris. Visit several central Athens eateries, taste souvlaki, moussaka, Greek salad, stuffed bread, and dessert, and get flexible advice on vegan food and events.

“The tour was excellent and our dietary requirements were perfectly accommodated! Highly recommended!”

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12.Paris: Vegan Food Tour (Street-food edition)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Join Franck for a three-hour vegan street-food walk through the 10th Arrondissement and Canal Saint-Martin. You will try a seitan burger, hot sandwich, Sicilian pizza, Vietnamese starters, dessert, and a latte in a group of up to eight.

“Franck was amazing! So knowledgeable about the vegan scene in Paris. We visited 4 incredible restaurants and are stuffed. All locations were delicious! We would definitely do this tour again.”

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13.Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $120

In a historic Shanghai Shikumen lane house, Chef Yin guides you through dough, wrappers, and your choice of vegan or pork xiaolongbao. Cook, pleat, steam, and eat your dumplings with tea, black vinegar, and ginger. Add both fillings for $20 more and 30 extra minutes.

“An amazing experience. Our instructor was friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable, and kind. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely do it again!”

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14.Hanoi Vegan Walking Street Food Tour in Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $29

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a guide such as Minh, Luke, or Lucky, stopping at local food shops to try vegan versions of Vietnamese street dishes. Expect tofu, mushrooms, tapioca, fruit, cultural stories, and tips for finding more vegan food. Groups are limited to six.

“I went as a part of a hostel organised evening. The food was phenomenal, and Minh was very funny. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi for the first time.”

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15.Da Nang Vegetarian Food Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $34

Meet at Banh Xeo Ba Duong or choose Da Nang hotel pickup, then follow guide David through local food stops, hidden caves, and café breaks. Try four Vietnamese dishes and a local drink, including possible coconut, egg, or salted coffee. Confirm dietary needs before booking.

“There was a god variety of food and the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable!”

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