--- title: Hanoi Authentic Local Food Tasting Tour lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 113 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 29 of 109 (Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-authentic-local-food-tasting-tour/ --- # Hanoi Authentic Local Food Tasting Tour In our comparison: #29 of 109 in Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on a culinary adventure through Hanoi's most treasured specialties! Join a passionate local food expert beyond tourist paths into the heart of the city's rich culinary heritage. Savor authentic flavors at beloved family-run eateries where locals have gathered for decades. Enlighten by the fascinating stories and cultural significance behind local-dine specialties while supporting local family-business. Designed for curious food lovers, this intimate small-group experience offers a rare glimpse into Hanoi's daily life, where food embodies deep-rooted tradition. Tour's highlights: - Taste the real hidden gems and support generations-old family eateries; - Discover the history behind each bite; - Get personalized attention in a small-group setting; - Sample authentic specialties and master local dining customs; - Choose from diverse tour options to match your interests; - Explore beyond just food—opt for a unique hybrid tour that blends culinary delights with shopping experiences ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of Thang… - Group size varies by option: private from €30 · small group from €30 - Food included: Food tasting, Soft drink - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person for the Small Group Food Tasting Tour option; other options up to €34 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hanoi Generational Family Eateries and Reputable Shopping Tour - Group: Group size varies by option: private from €30 · small group from €30 - Guide languages: English - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.99 from 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 113 of 113. - 5 stars: 112 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (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 Food Tasting Tour | €30 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Small Group For Food Tasting | | Food Tour and Shopping Tour | €30 / person | English | Private Shopping and Food Tour: Sample authentic local flavors at culinary gems while discovering unique boutiques, artisanal shops for most sought | | Vegan, Vegetarian Pescatarian | €30 / person | English | Specialized food tour showcases the most innovative and delicious vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian offerings in Hanoi | | Traditional Local Breakfast | €32 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour can last about 2.5 - 3 hours Local Breakfast Tour | | Private Kid-Joyful Food Tour | €34 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Kid-Joyful Food Tasting Tour | | Private Food Tasting Tour | €34 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Private Food Tasting Tour | ## What's included - Bottled water - Food tasting - Soft drink - English Local Guide ## Not included - Gratuities/ Tips to Tour Guide (recommended) ## Itinerary 1. **Hoan Kiem Walking Street** (pass by, no stop) - The Hanoi’s Old Quarter – an antique quarter – the represented eternal soul of the city or the top special historical vestige and sight-seeing of the capital. Therefore, together with tasting the food, tourists have the chance to view and listen about the stories of the Old... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 109** | €30 | 2h–3h | 4.99 (113) | 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 #29 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi-street-food-tours/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-authentic-local-food-tasting-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md