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title: "Eat Like a Local: Hanoi Street Food Adventure"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 26
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 958
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 107 of 109 (Street Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/eat-like-a-local-hanoi-street-food-adventure/
---

# Eat Like a Local: Hanoi Street Food Adventure

In our comparison: #107 of 109 in Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It's fresh, fast, cheap and a great way to crack into the local scene. Join this Hanoi tour to source the best street eats from markets, food carts, street cafes and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secret spots.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is In front of the…
- Group size varies by option: small group from €26 · private from €50
- Starts 09:00, 17:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Sip egg coffee or cold beer
- Age rule: Minimum age is 6 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €26 per person for the Small Group Street Food Tour option; other options up to €50
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 958 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Vietnam
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €26 · private from €50
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.87 from 958 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 929 of 958.

- 5 stars: 875 (91%)
- 4 stars: 54 (6%)
- 3 stars: 21 (2%)
- 2 stars: 4 (0%)
- 1 star: 4 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group Street Food Tour | €26 / person | English | - |
| Private Street Food Tour | €50 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - |

## What's included

- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide and food lover
- Guided 3 Hours Food Walking Tour with 5 food stops
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sip egg coffee or cold beer
- Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture and try local specialties
- Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine: baguette, banh cuon, bun cha, nem chua, seasonal fruits

## Not included

- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Dong Xuan Market** (1h) - Meet up with your local guide, then dive straight into Hanoi’s culinary scene with a visit to Dong Xuan, the largest covered market in the city.
2. **Old Quarter** (1h) - After exploring the market, walk through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tempting your tastebuds. Follow your guide and enjoy the tastings.
3. **Hoan Kiem Walking Street** (30m) - Your local guide will then take you to one of Hanoi’s best-kept secrets, a hidden café with stunning views over the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

The meeting point is In front of the Memorial Statue, located on the opposite side of number 08 Dong Xuan Street, next to Dong Xuan Market (at the intersection of Hang Khoai Street and Dong Xuan Street)

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Please note that this tour visits independent, family-owned businesses whose operating schedules and menus may change. Therefore, street food venues and local dishes often vary; your local guide will make any final adjustments on the spot
- Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any dietary requirements.
- Food samples included: expect seasonal fruits, banh mi (Vietnamese baguette), banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), bun cha (grilled pork with noodle and herbs), grilled nem chua (fermented pork roll and a fresh fruit salad)
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™

## Compared with other Street Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #107 of 109** | €26 | 3h | 4.87 (958) | varies by option |
| [Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-motorbike-tour-food-culture-and-fun-by-vintage-motorbike/?format=md) | €50 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (7211) | shared |
| [Hanoi half-day with Food + Culture + Fun By Minsk Motorcycle](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-half-day-with-food-culture-fun-by-minsk-motorcycle/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 5.0 (1559) | shared |
| [Hanoi Half-day with Food + Fun + Culture By Russian Jeep](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-half-day-with-food-fun-culture-by-russian-jeep/?format=md) | €63 | 4h | 5.0 (1423) | shared |

Ranked #107 of 109 in Street Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1359, median €34; typical length 3h. 24 of 109 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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