HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 walking tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
3-hour Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with a small-group guide, hotel pickup, egg coffee, and optional Train Street drink included.
Most Popular“Our your tour guide Huy is super nice and knowledgeable. He shared with us not only the food culture but other culture in Vietnam. Really enjoyed our tour today.”
Private Hanoi walking tour with student guides covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and more, with free Old Quarter pickup.
“Was amazing. Guides were awesome and we got to see the real Hanoi. Only suprise was that we had to buy a lot of food and drinks at all the spots they showed us, ended up spending $100 on this tour. But was worth it!”
A 3–4 hour Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with 4–5 tastings, cultural stops, and a proper egg coffee finish, led by an English guide.
Private Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with 10 tastings, egg coffee at Cafe Giảng, and hotel pickup, led by a foodie guide.
“Andy was phenomenal! He knows Hanoi inside and out, from hidden gems to the best food spots. My favorite? The Bún Bò Nam Bo—absolutely delicious! Beyond the food, Andy’s storytelling brought the city to life. He shared personal stories, history, and culture that made every stop more meaningful. And those tiny street food stools? Hilarious…”
Hanoi Michelin street food walk with dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee in alley cafes plus puppets or train street.
Hanoi walking street food tour with a small-group Train Street stop for egg coffee and a train pass moment, guided by English-speaking locals.
“This company was particularly good as they understood my food allergies. Kia was great checking to make sure with each place. The food was delicious and so filling. Train street was special and unique. Kia had so much knowledge and made the trip.”
Private 2.5-hour Hanoi street-food walk with 7–10 tastings and drinks for about $38, plus vegetarian and vegan options.
“Good tour. Lots of types of food sampled. Great and enthusiastic guide. Great way to see the Old Quarter.”
Evening Hanoi street-food walk in the Old Quarter with local beer, 6–8 snacks, egg coffee, dessert, and history. Small group, ~3 hours.
“We had a great tour. Tried lots of different foods and drink. We were so full. I believe 8 tasting which included the egg coffee, ice cream with sticky rice. Our guide was very helpful, good English but was soft spoken so difficult to hear at times as places were pretty busy.”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter walking tour with a student guide: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ancient House, Kim Ngan Temple, and optional water puppets.
“This is a great way to see Hanoi! My student guide, Louisa, met me at my hotel and we took off walking. Louisa gave great history lessons but also chatted about her life and what was going on around us. I traveled solo so it was nice to have somebody to ask questions to and…”
A 3.5-hour Hanoi walking food tour with classic dishes, egg coffee on Train Street, and small-group access for great photos.
“Wonderful tour. Ivan was great and knowledgeable. He spoke perfect English. We ate different kinds of food and had a great time at the train station. Ivan was also well-versed in the history of the many places we visited in Hanoi. We highly recommend this tour. Ask for Ivan”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with about 8 tastings, pickup in the Old Quarter, and the original egg coffee at Cafe Giảng.
“Nice variety of wonderful Vietnamese foods. Walking throughout the Old Quarter was exhilarating. All food preparation was fresh and locations were well prepared for our visit. The food stops were local, authentic, non-touristy restaurants. ORead more”
Private 3-hour street food walk in Hanoi Old Quarter with up to 7 tastings, egg coffee, and a local English guide. Pickup available.
“Chloe was so engaging. She knew the Old Quarter like the back of her hand and her choice of eating spots was excellent. The food and conversation was awesome. I would recommend this tour, and especially Chloe as guide, to anyone and everyone.”
Hanoi train street and Old Quarter walk with Long Bien Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple, and coffee/tea for $29.
“Nathan waa a great entertainer. I could understand hin explanations very well. The informations were very goos structured and presented in enthuastic way.”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food tour with seven tastings, Train Street egg coffee, small-group guide, and dinner for $35.
“This trip felt disorganized. The guide kept blaming it on Chinese New Year. We did get to try several dishes, but the places were dirty. We had a vegetarian on our tour and they told him he was eating just mushrooms. A version of the porRead more”
A low-cost private evening walking tour of Hanoi with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and optional water puppets, night market, and murals.
“Great way to see Hanoi with locals. Not too long and you can choose what you’d like to visit. Friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides -Hieu and Susan.”
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