9 Hanoi Walking Tours We Would Walk Twice

1.[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,163 reviews · from $14Our pick

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide and taste bun cha, dry pho, pho rolls, banh mi, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Pickup is available in the Old Quarter. Optional upgrades add an egg coffee class or Train Street, where you can wait with a drink for the train to pass.

“We had such a good time walking around old quarter trying some great food, noone left hungry! 👌🏻 Our tour guide April was also lovely and knowledgeable 😊”

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2.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews

Walk Hanoi privately with a student guide who can shape the route around your interests. Expect Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and possibly other landmarks. Hotel pickup is available in the Old Quarter. You pay entrance fees, transport, food, and drinks separately.

“Our guide Louisa was excellent. She took us to the main landmarks of Han oi, including the Cathedral and the prison, giving us a really insightful overview of the city and it's history. She also gave us recommendations for the best egg coffee and places to dine.”

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3.Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,165 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $15

Follow an English-speaking local through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for bun cha, pho, banh mi, sticky rice with ice cream, and egg coffee. Guides such as Lucy, Kira, and Sarah are praised for friendly cultural insight. Hotel pickup is available in the Old Quarter, with vegetarian and allergy-friendly options on request.

“Kira the guide was lovely, so welcoming with incredible English. Food was delicious being solo, I got lucky with a great group of people. would recommend to anyone looking to spend a nice evening in Hanoi”

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4.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · from $36

Spend about three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private foodie guide such as Minh, Bao, Linh, or Andy. Try around ten local dishes at street stalls and family eateries, then finish with egg coffee at Cafe Giảng. Flexible hotel pickup, dietary requests, water, and one beer or soft drink are included.

“Our tour guide was Bao. He was very knowledgeable and very personable. He made it feel like we were just out with a friend. He even responded to me the next day when I sent him a message asking for recommendations in the area of our hotel.”

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5.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Khan, Chris, or Olaf, tasting dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, and bun cha at three Michelin-mentioned eateries. Finish with egg coffee in a tucked-away café. Selected options add Train Street, a water puppet show, or a foot spa.

“We loved this walking food tour with our great guide Justin. He was funny, helpful and informative, and the food was delicious!”

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6.Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 830 reviews · from $28

Spend about three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Thao, Jenny, or Helen, stopping for 6 to 8 street foods, local beer, dessert, and famous egg coffee. All tastings are included, groups are capped at 15, and the route ends where it begins.

“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”

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7.Street Food Walking Tour & Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Spend about four hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter, stopping at local food stalls and restaurants for dishes such as banh mi, pho, desserts, and egg coffee. Your English-speaking guide may be Lee, Gene, Julie, Rachel, or another local guide. Finish with a traditional water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre.

“Laura was a perfect Guide. The Tour was great and the food delicious. The waterpuppet show amazing.”

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8.Cho Gioi Vietnam War History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $29

Walk beyond Hanoi’s usual sights with an English-speaking local guide such as Kien or Dung. Over three hours, explore Cho Gioi and Nguyen Cong Tru Market, hear about life in North and South Vietnam, visit the Kham Thien B52 memorial, and finish with coffee or tea near Train Street. A short taxi ride is included.

“we totally enjoyed this tour. Kien was an excellent guide. we learned so much Vietnamese history from him. Highly recommended!”

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9.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour & Cyclo Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for 4 to 5 food tastings such as bun cha, pho, banh mi, che, and egg coffee. After eating, ride a cyclo for about 40 minutes. Pickup is available from selected Old Quarter hotels, and private groups can be arranged.

“short walk tour enough to lear the pedestrian way in Hanoi”

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