Hanoi street food walking tour in the Old Quarter: Hanoi Street Food Tour
A three-hour guided walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter with 10 tastings at 6 to 8 street vendors, ending with egg coffee in a small café.
- 3 hours (about 2.5 km on foot)
- Hanoi Street Food TourNo licence number shown on its site
- The operator's office, 78a Tran Nhat Duat Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi. Arrive 15 minutes before departure if you are paying on arrival.
- US$20 per personOne place on the group walking tour (up to 10 people); the seller also lists it as 500,000 VND. Private tours are priced per person by group size, from US$40 for one person. Seen at Hanoi Street Food Tour, hanoistreetfoodtour.com on 14 October 2026.
What the day looks like
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Start at the office
78a Tran Nhat Duat Street, then a walk past street sellers at the edge of a market.
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A local eatery
Noodle dishes, steamed rice rolls, a green papaya salad and fried spring rolls.
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Two grill stalls
Outdoor stalls serving grilled skewers, vegetables and bread.
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Dessert in an alley
Fresh fruit in a cup with crushed ice and condensed milk.
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A small café
Bánh mì, rice wine and egg coffee, or a beer instead of the coffee.
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Finish in the Old Quarter
The guide helps with directions or a taxi.
Included
- English-speaking guide
- 10 tastings at 6 to 8 vendors
- A bottle of water and a local beer
- Egg coffee, rice wine and dessert
Not included
- Tips for the guide
- Other drinks and extra portions
It suits
- First-time visitors who want an overview of Old Quarter street food
- Solo and budget travellers: group places can be paid on arrival
- Travellers who arrive late in the day, with two evening departures
Skip it if
- You are vegetarian or vegan and want a group tour: the group menu is built around meat, and the vegetarian version is private only.
- You have limited mobility or dislike crowds: it covers about 2.5 km of busy streets with low stall seating.
Questions people ask
What times does the tour run?
Group walks leave at 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 every day and last three hours. Private tours can start any time from 7:00 to 21:30, priced per person by group size, from US$40 for one person down to US$20 each for ten or more.
Is there a vegetarian version?
Yes, as a private tour only, at the same per-person prices. Its menu lists meat-free spring rolls with noodles, green papaya salad, steamed rice rolls and fried bread. The standard group tour is built around meat dishes, so it suits vegetarians poorly.
Can I pay on arrival, and can I cancel?
Yes to both, according to the operator. Its booking form offers PayPal, half payment, or payment at the office 15 minutes before departure, and its booking page says cancelling or rescheduling is free of charge. Book through the operator's own domain, as other businesses copy its name.
Sources
Checked on by the Top Tours Vietnam editor. Rules and prices change: the sources below are where we checked them.