The 10 Tastings of Hanoi With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

Meeting point

Where

Entrance gate of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre.

Departure

13 start times between 11:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Withlocals; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

   Meet your host!

   15 min · Admission not included
2. 2
   Chua Ba Da

   Ancient Temple: After meeting your local host at the entrance of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre, make your way to this beautiful Ba Da Temple, which is one of the four sacred temples in Hanoi

   15 min · Admission not included
3. 3
   Let’s Roll: Warm up your tastebuds with a delicious pho roll, consisting of noodles, beef and finished with herbs

   Originating from Hanoi this dish has become a local favorite Shrimp Pastry: One of the specialties of Hanoi is fried shrimp pancake. The fried pastry is topped with red shrimps and is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce. You won’t regret it! Summer Vibes: Take a sip of Hanoi beer, locally produced in Hanoi and a very popular alcoholic drink to Hanoians as it is a light, fresh beer, perfect for warm days

   15 min
4. 4
   Bonjour

   : Catch a glimpse of a fascinating villa built with French architecture in 1930 and hear the story behind it, and how the locals come together here now

   15 min
5. 5
   Eat & Dip: This next Hanoian dish is ready to be tasted by you

   Enjoy Bún chả, a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork, noodles and some fresh pickled vegetables, served with a delicious dipping sauce Historical Favorite: Make a stop at one of the foodie streets in Hanoi to try a staple in the Vietnamese cuisine: sticky rice. Served together with mung beans and dry shallots, this dish is something that many locals grew up with

   15 min
6. 6
   Street Food Classic: Step into a typical Hanoian eatery, where you can try a popular street food item consisting of steamed rice rolls stuffed with pork, mushrooms, or both

   Usually, this dish is served with fried shallot dip, sweet and sour fish sauce, a variety of fresh herbs and lime-based sauce on the side

   15 min
7. 7
   National Specialty: Known all over the world, Pho is cooked in special broth, and served with beef or chicken, vinegar, spring onions, pepper, and lime juice

   This combination is simply divine!

   15 min
8. 8
   Bánh Mì Time: The baguette was introduced to Vietnam in the mid-19th century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina, and became a staple food by the early 20th century

   Take a bite out of a fusion of meats, vegetables, cucumber and carrots

   15 min
9. 9
   Traditional Medicine: Walk through one of the oldest streets well-known for its specialized industry: traditional medicine

   Named after a famous physician, whom your local host can tell you all about

   15 min
10. 10
    Fruity Flavors: Find your way to the next street in the Old Quarter to taste some desert

    This dish has different kinds of fruits mixed with coconut milk, condensed milk and crushed ice. What a way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    15 min
11. 11
    Coffee & Chill: Visit a family-run cafe that has become a familiar address for Hanoi lovers and the locals

    Take a sip of delicious egg coffee, invented in 1940 when a bartender whisked eggs into his coffee as he couldn’t find milk. It’s now one of the most famous coffees in Hanoi

    15 min
12. 12
    several styles of architecture used by the French during colonization15 min
13. 13
    Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe15 min

About this tour, from the operator