Northern Vietnam · WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with local guides, six or more dishes, egg coffee, and an optional Train Street stop for $14.
“The food was delicious. I loved being able to go to local places where I could eat food that was traditional and well made. Our guide April was a great conversationalist and had a lot to say about Vietnamese culture and history.”
Explore Hanoi with a private student guide, from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple to Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature.
“Private tour based on your preferences with a local student. Great for getting to know the city on the first day”
Taste Hanoi classics on a guided Old Quarter walk, from bun cha and pho to sticky rice ice cream and egg coffee, for $15.
“The tour was great! Quinn was an incredible guide speaking very good English. She taught us how to pronounce Vietnamese tones, showed us the best food places for Bun Cha, Banh Mi, dry bun cha and coconut ice cream. It was with a wonderful group of people, approx 10-12. Very enjoyable and would greatly recommend.”
Taste 10 Hanoi dishes with a private foodie guide, from Old Quarter noodle stalls to egg coffee at Cafe Giang.
“Great introduction to many Vietnamese foods. Was able to learn a lot about the food and culture in a few hours.”
Taste Hanoi’s Michelin-mentioned street food, egg coffee, and Old Quarter culture on a friendly three-hour walking tour for $19.
“3 food stops, all good, and a hidden bar that served amazing coconut coffee with views over the lake”
Taste Hanoi classics, follow an English-speaking guide through the Old Quarter, and watch the train pass close by with coffee on Train Street.
“Stephanie took us around to several local spots. She was very kind and friendly. She explained the different dishes and why they are popular. She found a perfect spot on train street to see the train go by. Would recommmend”
Taste Hanoi’s street food on a private 2.5-hour walk with local guides, seven to 10 stops, generous tastings, and vegetarian options.
“We loved the food tour, so many different local dishes to try, we were so full by the end! Ella was an amazing guide and made it so much fun as well as informative.”
Taste 6 to 8 Hanoi street foods, local beer, dessert, and egg coffee on a three-hour Old Quarter walk for $28.
“The tour with Thao was an excellent experience. Her english is very good, the food choice was excellent. Tao asked for allergies, preferences and even if we want to try scary food. We tried fried egg with sand worm and it was nice. We often Read more”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a student guide, visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, an ancient house, Kim Ngan Temple, and water puppets.
“We had so much fun on this tour! Our guides were upbeat and were able to share great facts and stories about each stop. We felt like we were spending the day with some friends! We booked this tour for our first day in Hanoi and we werRead more”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter by foot, sample local street food, sip egg coffee, and watch a train pass through famous Train Street.
“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”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter through eight local tastings, pho, pancakes, beer, and egg coffee on a small-group walking tour.
“You must do this on an empty stomach because there is so much delicious food Our guide was great and very accommodating”
Taste Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private local guide, sampling pho, bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, desserts, and more for $33.
“Good variety, great places you would never find on your own. 6 or 7 different places. Joy was a lovely guide”
Review of Hanoi’s walking tour with Ngoc Son Temple, Long Bien Bridge, coffee, markets, Old Quarter stories, and weekend Train Street tips.
“Nathan waa a great entertainer. I could understand hin explanations very well. The informations were very goos structured and presented in enthuastic way.”
Taste seven Hanoi street foods, sip egg coffee, and finish at Train Street on a small-group Old Quarter walk with local guides.
“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”
Explore Hanoi by night on a private walking tour with local student guides, Hoan Kiem Lake, street food, markets, murals, and optional shows.
“Good experience.Dinner was good.My guide was knowledgeable college student.He was very eager to learn.”
Pick a bay, a valley or a bowl of noodles.
