About This Tour
In the bustling city of Hanoi, Vietnam, one of the best ways to experience the local culture and cuisine is through a street food tour by walking. Vela Vietnam Travel offers an immersive and authentic experience that takes you through the vibrant streets of Hanoi to sample some of the best local dishes the city has to offer.
Hanoi Street Food Tour: What to Expect
When you join a Hanoi street food tour by walking with Vela Vietnam Travel, you can expect to embark on a culinary adventure like no other. From savory pho noodles to crispy banh mi sandwiches, you will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of dishes that are beloved by locals and visitors alike. As you stroll through the bustling markets and narrow alleyways of Hanoi, your knowledgeable guide will introduce you to hidden gems and must-try delicacies that you may not discover on your own.
Why Choose a Walking Tour?
Walking tours are a great way to explore Hanoi's street food scene because they allow you to fully immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the city. By walking, you can take your time to savor each bite, interact with vendors and fellow food enthusiasts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the culinary traditions of Vietnam. Plus, walking tours offer a more intimate experience compared to bus or bike tours, allowing you to connect with the local culture on a personal level.
Must-Try Dishes on the Hanoi Street Food Tour
Pho: A steaming bowl of fragrant broth, rice noodles, and tender slices of beef or chicken, garnished with fresh herbs and lime.
Banh Mi: A crusty baguette filled with a flavorful combination of pate, cold cuts, pickled vegetables, and herbs.
Bun Cha: Grilled pork patties served with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce.
Egg Coffee: A rich and creamy coffee topped with a fluffy egg foam, a unique Hanoi specialty.
Embarking on a Hanoi street food tour by walking with Vela Vietnam Travel is an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and deepen your understanding of Vietnamese cuisine. With expert guides, mouthwatering dishes, and a vibrant atmosphere, this culinary adventure is sure to leave you with lasting memories and a newfound appreciation for the flavors of Vietnam.
NOTES: Booking this tour, it means you don’t mind sharing foods with the other
people in your group or eating in the local restaurants (even some of
them are even on the sidewalk).
Highlights
- Quick Vietnamese greeting lessons.
- Tour guides will take tourists to eat at lots of special corners , alleys and restaurants of The Old Quarter
- Tour ends at Hoan Kiem Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return
Included
- From 5- 8 suggested dishes + bottled water, 1 can of beer+Egg coffee
- Enthusiastic and skilled English speaking guide.
- Pick-up and drop off services from/back hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Excluded
- Tips for tour guide (Recommended)
- Other drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses: Shopping, buying souvenir.
- Optional upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus
Tour Plan
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JOINED TOURS AVAILABLE: 11 A.M or 5:30 P.M
- Be picked up from hotels or meeting point located in the center of Hanoi Old
Quarter (Only) - Quick Vietnamese greeting lessons.
- Tour guides discuss any food allergies before starting tour and tell tourists about Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese (Hanoian) history, culture while touring.
- Tour guides will take tourists to eat at lots of special corners , alleys and restaurants of The Old Quarter that you might miss if you go by yourself to try variety of street foods and drinks such as:Bún chả ( Grilled pork with noodle), Phở bò,gà ( Beef, chicken noodle soup), Bún ốc (Snail noodle soup), Bánh cuon ( Steamed rice papper rolls), Bánh gối ( Pillow dumpling), Nem rán ( Fried spring rolls), Bánh tôm (Shrimp dumpling), Bánh Mỳ (Vietnamese sandwich), Chè ( Sweet gruel soup), Bánh Bao (Vietnamese dumpling), Bánh khoai, chuối ( Sweet potato,Banana cake), Hoa quả dầm ( Mixture fresh-fruit), Bia Hơi (Fresh beer), Trà đá (Iced tea), Café trứng (Egg coffee) …….
- Tour ends at Hoan Kiếm Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show them how to get back your hotels/hostels if tour has more than 2 groups otherwise we will take you back hotels.
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