You will meet at the entrance of Dong Xuan Market, right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, to begin a walking food tour that will take you through alleyways filled with street stalls and small local eateries. From the very beginning, you will immerse yourself in the city’s most authentic atmosphere, where daily life and food come together on every corner.
The experience will begin with a visit inside the market, where you will have your first contact with the ingredients that define Vietnamese cuisine. As you move among the stalls and local products, you will gain a better understanding of how the flavors of Hanoi are built and which elements are repeated in its most traditional recipes.
Afterwards, you will walk through the Old Quarter in search of specialties prepared by vendors who have spent decades perfecting their dishes. During the stops, you will taste a selection that may include Bo Kho, Banh Cuon, Mien Luon, Pho in its traditional or fried version, Bun Cha with nem, Che and other desserts, as well as Bia Hoi, and you will also encounter a “surprise” of the day offering a flavor outside the usual.
Throughout the tour, the guide will bring you closer to the daily life of the capital, explaining the origin of certain dishes, the use of ingredients, and small stories connected to the city. At the end, you will conclude the experience with local beer, taking away a complete impression of Hanoi through its aromas, its streets, and its street food culture.