--- title: Hanoi Food Tours in Hanoi Old Quarter (Small Group/Private) lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 671 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 82 of 109 (Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-food-tours-in-hanoi-old-quarter-small-group-private/ --- # Hanoi Food Tours in Hanoi Old Quarter (Small Group/Private) In our comparison: #82 of 109 in Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The true flavors of Hanoi come alive on its bustling sidewalks, where locals and visitors gather around tiny tables to savor iconic street foods. In Hanoi’s Old Quarter, each corner tempts with delights like steaming pho noodle soup, crispy banh mi, savory bun cha, and rich, velvety egg coffee. Our guided tour helps you dive into this culinary wonderland, offering not just a taste of local specialties but insights into their cultural significance and preparation secrets. With local experts leading the way, you’ll navigate this vibrant scene confidently, even discovering vegetarian options. Alongside sampling an array of authentic dishes and drinks, you’ll uncover the history behind each bite and explore the stunning architecture and history of Old Hanoi. Get ready to be a true Hanoi foodie, tasting your way through the city like a local. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €25 · private from €33 - Starts 11:30, 18:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: One beer/soft drink, Food tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person for the Group Tour option; other options up to €33 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 671 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ha Thanh Travelmate - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €25 · private from €33 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:30, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.96 from 671 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 668 of 671. - 5 stars: 653 (97%) - 4 stars: 15 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 3 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour | €25 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Maximum 6 pax/group Pickup included | | Private Tour | €33 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Flexible as required Duration: 3 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - English speaking tour guide. - One beer/soft drink - Coffee and/or Tea - Food tasting - Hotel pick up ## Not included - Other services not mentioned ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam** (pass by, no stop) - Our guide will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter. If your address is outside the old quarter, please arrive at 41 Luong Van Can, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (Craft Viet Shop) about 15 minutes before the tour starts. The guide will give you a brief introduction of the... 2. **Old Quarter** (3h; admission included) - Embark on a lively 3-hour Food Walking Tour through Hanoi Old Quarter, where you'll dive deep into the flavors, history, and traditions that make Vietnamese cuisine so unique. Guided by a knowledgeable local, you'll not only taste Hanoi's most iconic dishes like Bun Cha... 3. **Hoan Kiem Walking Street** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 4. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 5. **Dong Xuan Market** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 6. **One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour** (pass by, no stop) 7. **Ta Hien Street** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 8. **Hanoi Opera House** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 9. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 10. **Hang Bac Street** (pass by, no stop) - One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour. 11. **One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour** (pass by, no stop) 12. **One of the places/streets you might visit while on this tour** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 18:00 - 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 Pick up service is available at your hotel/stay within Hanoi Old Quarter only. In case your hotel/stay is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to Craft Viet Shop, 41 Luong Van Can St. For further help or support about pick up, please contact ‪Phone/WhatsApp/Viber: +84 96 77 99 592 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please give advice if you have any special request for the food. ## Compared with other Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #82 of 109** | €25 | 3h | 4.96 (671) | 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 #82 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-food-tours-in-hanoi-old-quarter-small-group-private/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md