Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking
Description
A walking street food and heritage road tour through the Old Quarter of Hanoi offers a blend of cultural immersion, culinary delights, historical exploration, and local interactions that collectively provide an unforgettable and enriching travel experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Welcome Happy Water Drink
We will discover O Quan Chuong Gate & Taste some different street foods at different street foods's Vendors
The forerunner of Dong Xuan Market was Bach Ma Market and Cau Dong Market - the two ancient markets of Thang Long Citadel. After the French authority ordered the abolition of all small markets to form a new large market in the purpose of facilitating the purchase and exchange of goods, Dong Xuan Market was born in 1889. Thanks to its riverside location - where boats operated busily all day and night, the market quickly became the biggest trade center in the capital. In 1947, the market was heavily influenced by the fierce war of the Hanoi's soldiers and people in the early days of the resistance war. Then, a big fire occurring in 1994 caused great damage in the market. Therefore, a year later, Dong Xuan Market was rebuilt with a total area of three floors of nearly 14,000 m2 with more than 2,000 stores.
Long Bien Bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Long Biên), is about 2km from Hoan Kiem Lake, with a history of over 100 years, is not only a traffic construction but also a meaningful historical and symbolic witness to the resilience of Hanoi during the two greatest resistance wars against the French colonialists and American imperialism as well as the dramatic changes of this city in the new era.
Phung Hung Mural Street is a gorgeous tourist attraction in the capital city of Vietnam, displaying the best murals from talented Hanoi
Nestled in Hanoi's Old Quarter, this narrow alley attracts travelers hoping to snap a picture on the active train track, and even catch a train whizz by
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(127)
Our adventure began as we jumped onto the back of a Vespa, weaving through Hanoi’s organised chaos toward our first food stop: Bún Chả. This iconic dish - rice noodles, smoky BBQ pork, fresh herbs and a sweet‑sour dipping sauce - was a flavour explosion. Our tour guide Kim, explained its origins, how locals eat it, and why it remains one of Hanoi’s most beloved meals. Next, we rode into the French Quarter, stopping at the elegant Hanoi Opera House. Kim shared stories of colonial architecture, political history and cultural transformation, all delivered with his signature humour. It was the perfect moment for photos and a deeper appreciation of the city’s layered past. Back on the Vespa, we cruised past the colourful Ceramic Road and over Chuong Duong Bridge to enjoy Bánh Xèo, the crispy Vietnamese pancake. Kim swapped this in after learning we had already tried other dishes earlier in the trip - her attention to detail made the experience feel personalised and thoughtful. A ride around West Lake followed, offering a romantic and rarely seen perspective of Hanoi. We then passed the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stopping for night‑time photos while Kim shared stories of Ho Chi Minh’s life, leadership and legacy. His explanations were clear, engaging and surprisingly entertaining, making history feel alive. Finally, we arrived at a cosy egg coffee shop beside the railway tracks. As we sipped the rich, velvety drink, we watched a train thunder past just metres away - an unforgettable end to an incredible afternoon.
Apple was so cool, charming and had some wonderful information about the different food we tried. I had a great time.
Trina was amazing, very fun, and very cheerful. Food was excellent 👌🏼
Tina was very great. Food was great as well
Tina was phenomenal!! Great tour
This was amazing - best food and our guide, Elena was lovely, and made the night totally enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour and the guide… so much knowledge….. and so much food!!!! Definitely worth booking!
Tina gave us an EXCELLENT tour! She speaks English very well and passed along so much good information! The food itself was excellent and her enthusiasm really made the tour!
Tina was a great guide. She was full of interesting facts about Vietnam. All the food was delicious. Amazing tour!
Tina the best! Delicious food and information. Recommend
Great food tour with a good variety of local dishes. Our guide, Tina (Than), was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience really enjoyable. Definitely recommend.
