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title: "The 10 Tastings of Hanoi With Locals: Private Street Food Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 65
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 245
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [vi, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 94 of 109 (Street Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/the-10-tastings-of-hanoi-with-locals-private-street-food-tour/
---

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

In our comparison: #94 of 109 in Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Eat your way through Hanoi's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! 

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Shrimp pancake and Egg coffee. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Entrance gate of the Lotus Water Puppet…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 13 start times: between 11:00 and 17:00
- Food included: 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €65 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 245 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Withlocals
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: VI, English
- Start times: 13 start times between 11:00 and 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 245 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 242 of 245.

- 5 stars: 237 (97%)
- 4 stars: 5 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
- Vegetarian alternatives
- Private Tour
- Local Guide

## Not included

- Pick-up and drop-off
- Extra food & Drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Thang Long Water Puppet Theater** (15m) - Meet your host!
2. **Chua Ba Da** (15m) - 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
3. **Let’s Roll: Warm up your tastebuds with a delicious pho roll, consisting of n...** (15m) - 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...
4. **Bonjour** (15m) - : 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
5. **Eat & Dip: This next Hanoian dish is ready to be tasted by you** (15m) - 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...
6. **Street Food Classic: Step into a typical Hanoian eatery, where you can try a ...** (15m) - 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...
7. **National Specialty: Known all over the world, Pho is cooked in special broth,...** (15m) - 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!
8. **Bánh Mì Time: The baguette was introduced to Vietnam in the mid-19th century,...** (15m) - 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
9. **Traditional Medicine: Walk through one of the oldest streets well-known for i...** (15m) - 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
10. **Fruity Flavors: Find your way to the next street in the Old Quarter to taste ...** (15m) - 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!
11. **Coffee & Chill: Visit a family-run cafe that has become a familiar address fo...** (15m) - 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...
12. **several styles of architecture used by the French during colonization** (15m)
13. **Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene ...** (15m) - Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13 start times between 11:00 and 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

Entrance gate of the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre.

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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €130 | €65 |
| 4 | €168 | €42 |
| 6 | €204 | €34 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Street Food Tours start at €11 per person.

## Compared with other Street Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #94 of 109** | €65 | 3h | 4.95 (245) | private |
| [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 #94 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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