15 Old Quarter and Medina Food Walks in Vietnam Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide. Sample six or seven Vietnamese foods, including bun cha, dry pho, fresh rolls, banh mi, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Optional upgrades add an egg coffee class or Train Street, where you can wait for a passing train with a drink.

“The tour gives a sample of some local dishes in Hanoi. There was Bun Cha, Banh mi, choice of Vietnamese coffees, fresh spring rolls, dry noodles and some coconut icecream with sticky rice - not forgetting a drink at train street - Perhaps the Read more”

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2.Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 423 reviews · from $27

Join a local English-speaking guide such as Huy, Minh, Cherry, or Tom for a 3 to 4 hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll stop at family-run eateries for about eight tastings, including pho, pancakes, beer, and egg coffee at Cafe Giang. Old Quarter pickup is included, with lunch and dinner departures available.

“We‘ve had an amazing with Patrick and he also gave us a lot of amazing recommendations for the rest of our trip. :)”

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3.Hanoi old quarter sightseeing & street food eating by Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $55

Ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking local guide and stop at 6 to 8 food spots for about 10 specialties, including bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, and rice wine. Emilia is one named guide. The three-hour tour includes food, bottled water, and an alcoholic drink, ending where it begins.

“The best way to experience the food and traffic of Hanoi. Emilia was superb she took us to places we would not have gone to and try foods that we might otherwise never try. Most recommended.”

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4.Private Street Food Tour – Walking Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $33

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private English-speaking guide and taste up to seven Vietnamese specialties, including bun cha or pho, banh mi, egg coffee, sweets, and more. Guides such as Paul, Evie, Chloe, and Huy have tailored food choices to guests’ preferences. Pickup and drop-off are available in the Old Quarter.

“Today’s Trip with Jim and his Driver was bloody beautiful - super 4.5 hours of our lives cruising in the Jeep being educated as you go Hidden Cafe was awesome”

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5.Old Quarter Street Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $26

Meet an English-speaking guide at 38 Bát Sứ Street for a three-and-a-half-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Try pho, banh mi, egg coffee, sweets, and more at local food stops. Select the Train Street option for transport, a drink, and a seat near the tracks. Guides may include Rose, Liam, Marina, Lucy, or Lee.

“A superb tour, the focus is food but includes history, culture, personal experiences and considerable humor! Khoi (Peter) is an exceptional guide who goes above and beyond! Arrive hungry and ready to try the many flavors of Hanoi!”

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6.Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $39

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Elena, tasting six or seven street foods plus beer and egg coffee. The route links O Quan Chuong Gate, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Phung Hung murals, and Train Street. Expect a small-group feel when numbers are low, with plenty of walking and informal food stops.

“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”

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7.Small-Group Street Food Cyclo Tour of Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $34

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide, stopping for bún chả, bánh mì, phở, and egg coffee at local eateries. Then ride a cyclo for 30 minutes through the 36 Old Streets. Guides such as Lina, Chi, Dan, Sarah, and Leen have been praised for food knowledge and friendly service, though the history commentary can vary.

“The cyclo tour is missable, but the food tour was amazing. There is a separate listing for just the food tour that I would do instead of this joint tour. Dan was funny and really enthusiastic about our group”

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8.Hoi An Old Town Tour, Night Market & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $45

Travel from Da Nang to Cam Thanh Coconut Village and Hoi An with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride a bamboo basket boat, try traditional fishing, visit the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Museum of Folklore, and an old merchant house, then enjoy dinner, a Hoai River lantern ride, and the night market. Guides include Lucy and Sunny.

“It was a lot of fun. Our tour guide was Lucy and she was absolutely amazing.”

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9.Hanoi’s Old Quarter Street Food Experience and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $35

Meet guides such as Jenna or Messi near Hàng Da Market for a three-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll taste seven or more local dishes, with options such as pho, bún chả, fried spring rolls, and egg coffee, while learning about food, faith, architecture, and daily life. Train Street is included.

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10.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $37

Spend three to four hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private English-speaking guide. Try about eight local dishes, including banh cuon, pho, and egg coffee at Cafe Giang. Guides such as Chung, Hui, Bao Anh, and Cheung have led this route, which can be adjusted for vegetarian or vegan requests.

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11.Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food tour with 12 plus tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $25

Spend about three hours tasting Hanoi classics with guides such as Quinn, Rose, Olivia, Stephanie, Ethan, Kira, and Marina. Follow narrow Old Quarter lanes to dry chicken pho, banh mi, fried snacks, egg coffee, donuts, and che. Choose the train street option for a taxi ride, one drink, and a close-up train pass.

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12.Hanoi Train Street +Best Street Food eating in old quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Meet guide Apple or another English-speaking guide at 78A Tran Nhat Duat for three hours of Hanoi food stops, rice rolls, bun cha, egg coffee, che, and a real Train Street visit. The $27 price includes all food and drinks, including a beer while you wait for the train.

“Väldigt duktig och trevlig guide, mycket god mat under upplevelsen.”

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13.PRIVATE TOUR Marble Mountains-Hoi An Old town-Night Market-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $72

Start at 3 pm with a private guide and round-trip transport from Da Nang or Hoi An. Walk Hoi An’s old town, sample Cao Lau, Pho, Banh Mi, rice cakes, coffee, and sweets, then visit Marble Mountains, caves, pagodas, and a stone-carving village. Guide Tu has led some departures.

“Loved the exploration of the temples and caves. Fantastic vista from the look out point. Great evening in Hoi An.”

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14.Hanoi Vegan Walking Street Food Tour in Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $29

Meet your guide at 11:00 or 18:00 for a three-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll try Vietnamese street foods adapted with tofu, mushrooms, tapioca, and fruit, visit small local spots, and hear practical dining tips from guides such as Minh, Luke, or Lucky. Groups are limited to six.

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15.Old Quarter Street Food Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $20

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Koi or Bo, tasting pho, bun cha, banh cuon, spring rolls, and egg coffee at long-established eateries. You’ll hear the stories behind each dish, visit Train Street, and return to the meeting point. Choose lunch or evening departure, with vegetarian food available on request.

“Our tour guide, Koi, was an absolute legend, made the whole tour extra special, and the food was fabulous, we were taken to places I wouldn’t even have noticed by myself, also got lots of tips for how to find the good prices, thanks so much for a great outing”

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