Hà Nội (Hanoi) is the capital of Vietnam and its cultural heart, a city of lakes, tree-lined French colonial boulevards, and a thousand-year-old Old Quarter where every street once specialised in a single trade. Visitors come for street food such as phở and bún chả, egg coffee, water puppet theatre, temples and museums, and easy access to Hạ Long Bay, Ninh Bình, and the northern mountains.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Hà Nội through its food.
Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour
A guided walk through the Old Quarter stopping at street stalls for bún chả, bánh cuốn, bánh mì and chè. Promotional pricing was about $20 in 2026; check the operator site for the current rate.
Includes: Tastings at local stalls · Guides explain each dish · Small-group format
Hanoikids Food Tour
Free, volunteer-led tour by Hanoi university students who take visitors to about three local eateries. Guides are unpaid, and visitors pay only for their own food and any transport. Requests are made through the Hanoikids website in advance.
Includes: Local student guides · Visitors pay only for food · Conversation with locals
Hanoi Vespa Street Food Tour
Riders travel as passengers on vintage Vespas through the Old Quarter and out to local eateries in other districts. Prices vary between about $39 and $89 depending on operator and menu; Vespa Adventures sells foodie and after-dark options.
Includes: Covers more of the city than a walk · Multiple stops · Day and night departures
Hanoi Backstreet Vespa Food Tour
Four-hour Vespa tour that combines Michelin-recommended restaurants with local stalls. All food and drink is included. The published price of about $89 per person can change, so check the site.
Includes: Michelin Guide-recommended stops · Backstreet and train-street routes · Food included
HA Food Tours Small-Group Street Food Tour
Small-group walk sampling signature Hanoi dishes at local stalls and shops. Pricing is listed on the operator site (approximate range shown).
Includes: Small groups · Local stalls · Dish-by-dish explanations
Hanoi Free Walking Tours Street Food Experience
Food-focused walk run by a local guide organisation. The price shown is approximate, so confirm before booking.
Includes: Local guides · Old Quarter stops
Hanoi Cooking Centre Class
Cooking school with market tours and hands-on classes covering northern Vietnamese classics such as bún chả, spring rolls and chả cá. Class formats and prices change; confirm on the school's website.
Includes: Market visit · Hands-on cooking · Eat what is cooked
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.