Top Hanoi Dining Experiences

• Escape Hanoi and discover Halong Bay with Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and kayak at Hang Luon Cave (2 people/kayak). Discover the tranquil Ti Top Island and swim in the blue waters of the crescent-shaped Ti Top beach. • Feel the warm sunshine and the cool breeze while cruising along Ha Long Bay. • Explore the shimmering stalactites embodying unique shapes of the Sung Sot Cave. • Uncover the stunning beauty of the Hang Luon Cave while kayaking on the blue water. • Enjoy a Sunset Party on the boat with light foods. • Swimming at Ti Top beach or trek to the Titop peak for panoramic views.

Enjoy a day full of sightseeing and activities without the vacation-planning overwhelm with this cruise along Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Leave all the planning and logistics to the onboard team as you spend the day relaxing and engaging with local culture. Enjoy lunch, exploring hidden grottos and pools, and a Vietnamese cookery demonstration. Perfect for travelers looking to break up their vacation with something a little more leisurely.

Indulge your love of Vietnamese cuisine with this authentic cooking class in Hanoi. After a convenient hotel pickup, select the dishes you’d like to prepare and head to a local market with an experienced instructor. Learn about Vietnamese food while choosing the ingredients for your meal, then get cooking at a nearby villa. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and other drinks, and feast on dishes like green papaya salad, phở, and fresh spring rolls.

Hanoi is an exciting destination for foodies but the winding lanes of the Old Quarter can be difficult to navigate alone. Avoid getting lost, or missing the best bits, by joining a food-focused tour by motorbike. Your local guide will take you to 6-8 of the best street food joints, where you can sample bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, rice wine, and other local specialties.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Unlike typical pub crawls, this experience is hosted by a local who actually lives in the Old Quarter. You won’t be taken to tourist clubs, but to a mix of local bars, live music spots, and unique venues with different vibes. It’s not a party bus or a big commercial tour — it feels more like going out with a local friend who knows the real nightlife scene.

Learn about the unique ingredients used in Vietnamese cuisine and discover the secrets to creating delicious vegan dishes. After exploring the market, head to a local home for an interactive cooking class. Under the expert guidance of experienced home cooks, learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese vegan dishes from scratch. Master traditional techniques, hone your culinary skills, and create a multi-course vegan feast that will impress your friends and family back home. Once your culinary creations are complete, gather around the table to savor the fruits of your labor alongside traditional accompaniments. Enjoy a delicious and satisfying vegan meal while exchanging stories and cultural insights with your fellow travelers. This vegan cooking class is a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant flavors of Hanoi and learn valuable culinary skills.

Dig deeper into Hanoi’s everyday foods than you could by yourself with this food walking tour. Head into the old quarter with a food-blogger guide and discover local dishes and drinks you may well miss alone, all without getting lost. Find local eateries and food stands; try specialities such as ‘bun tho’ (beef rice vermicelli); and learn stories of local life and delicacies you might not hear otherwise. *Gain insight into Hanoi’s everyday cuisine on a food walking tour *Roam the old quarter for eateries most visitors miss, without getting lost *Try dishes you may not find alone, with a guide to explain them *Tastings amount to a meal, including treats such as banh cuon rice rolls

With just one day, you can experience the beauty of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Enjoy pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter and travel by bus to the bay. Admire the views as you cruise around the scenic bay. Explore Suong Sot Cave, climb to the top of Ti Top Island for sweeping views, and enjoy a kayak or bamboo boat ride. Includes a buffet lunch and sunset party onboard.

This tour focuses on less known food than pho and banh my. Meeting point (walk distance around the old quarter) will be provided before the tour. We walk and enjoy food around Hanoi Old Quarter for 3 - 3.5 hours, out of the beaten track, where we may sit on small plastic chairs and use chopsticks like local people. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi is not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands. You will try around 7 - 8 most typical and authentic dishes of Hanoi cuisine cooked by skillful chefs in local restaurants. The thing is most of those places are in small alleys, on the sidewalk or hidden houses, even without any signs, hard to find for tourists. IMPORTANT NOTE: - Meat is used in many Vietnamese dishes, there will be a lot of restriction for strict vegetarians. There are more options if you can eat fish, shrimp and fish sauce.

A 3-hour walking tour with 6 people only explores the maze of bustling streets of Hanoi, tasting local dishes, and chatting with street vendors. Top dishes recommended by CNN and many unusual experiences that locals do daily, like drinking local beer (Bia Hoi) and coffee along the roadside A local expert will show you food-related stories and Vietnamese culture as well. In a small group of travelers, you will have a better experience, for sure. Insurance is included as well. Book it now.

Experienced Experts. Always try the best when we are your foodie guide, we know every alley and understand ever smallest corner of smallest street. And all over, we do love Hanoi cuisine and always wanted to show the world our love.

* More than a cooking class – Experience Vietnamese food the local way: shop, cook, eat, and connect. * A real local market experience – Discover fresh ingredients and everyday food culture beyond the usual tourist attractions. * Culture through food and stories – Learn not only how to cook each dish, but also the traditions, ingredients, and stories behind it. * Join-in or private – Meet fellow travelers in the shared class, or enjoy a private experience designed around your group. *A truly personalized private experience – Adjust the menu, pace, dietary needs, and interests to make the experience more comfortable and meaningful for your group.

Cuisine is a part of culture that is the reason why to experience a culture one must experience their cuisine also. You can go eat by yourself but you will get much more than your expectation after our tours such as: • More understanding about Vietnamese cuisine via introduction of tour guides. • More understanding about Vietnamese culture. • Best local insight into our city. • A unique experience! We depart everyday (RAIN or SHINE, ALL OF OUR TOURS RUN AS SCHEDULED) • Special tour itinerary. • Enthusiastic, Experienced English speaking tour guides. • Great variety of food selection.

Step off the main streets and explore Hanoi’s secret bars — where every doorway hides a new story, and every cocktail is crafted to surprise. This isn’t a standard Hanoi tour — it’s a carefully crafted experience uncovering the city’s hidden bars, secret venues, and creative cocktail spaces.

When the work day is finished and night falls, Hanoians and their city come to life like no other city in South East Asia. Let Paloma Motorbike Tours show you the city in full bloom at night like a local. Street Markets and Food Stalls are at their best at night. In true Hanoian fashion, the food of the north is at it’s best. The variety and volume of food will thrust you into a gastronomic adventure with no end in sight. On the back of your motorbike, in open air, your senses will be on overdrive as the sights and the amazing smells that will make this adventure an unforgettable experience.Hanoi Night Lights & Food TourThe city takes on a totally different personality at night. Small alleyways light up and places you did not even realize existed during the daytime come to life at night. From dimly lit Cafes to beautifully lit Night Clubs and every sight in between, Paloma Motorbike Tours will show you how to spend the night like a local.

Xin Chao! I'm Anna, and I've been fortunate to call Hanoi my home for over a decade. As someone deeply connected to this vibrant city, it brings me immense joy to extend a warm welcome to all of you. With a decade of experience in the travel industry under my belt, I'm thrilled to serve as your guide during your time in Hanoi. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, I have intimate knowledge of the must-see destinations and can recommend the best spots to indulge in authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Beyond that, I love sharing the captivating stories that make this city truly special and offering insider tips to ensure you make the most of your stay. Once again, welcome to Hanoi! I'm excited for the adventures that lie ahead and hope you have a fantastic time exploring this enchanting city.

There’s no better souvenir to bring home from your vacation than the gift of Vietnamese food. Learn to cook like a local from a local on this small-group experience in a French-era villa, with a market tour too. You’ll prepare classics like spring rolls, egg coffee, bun cha, and banana flower salad, and wash them down with mineral water, herbal tea, and alcoholic drinks, including a taste of local wine.

Embrace Vietnamese culture with a culinary class at the Old Quarter This hands-on experience starts with a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients and then heading to the kitchen where you will make four classic Vietnamese dishes (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, pho rolls, mixed pho) and Vietnamese specialty - egg coffee. After the class, you can enjoy lunch with all the delicious dishes you’ve just made. Our restaurant has many traditional Vietnamese foods such as: Nom Du Du - Papaya Salad, Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls, Nom du du (Papaya Salad), Cafe Trung (Egg Coffee),...

Discover the distinct flavors of Hanoi's vegan street food scene, where plant-based dishes take center stage. From savory vegan Banh Xeo and Pho to crispy fried spring rolls and flavorful rice dishes, the variety is endless. Stroll through bustling food stalls and food trucks, sampling local vegan delights like veggie burgers and fresh spring rolls. Cap off your experience with a sweet indulgence—Che Chay—and a rich, aromatic coffee. This is your chance to explore authentic Hanoi, one vegan bite at a time.

If you prefer the Anthony Bourdain style of travel, experiencing local drinking culture, eating good food, drinking at some hidden watering holes outside of the touristy Old Quarter, talking about everything (lifestyle, history, sports, politics, culture, literature), then this is the tour for you. I've spent more than 18 years searching for the best Bia Hơi in Hanoi. Even though it's the drink that has represented Hanoi culture for over 50 years and you can see "Bia Hơi" sign at every conner but sadly there are only few places serve proper "Hanoi Bia Hơi" nowadays. So join me in a journey through some of the most special, enjoyable, hidden places to taste the real Hanoi Bia Hơi and delicious local drinking food. * I can only host this beer tour twice a week so please send me a message if you have any date inquiry * THIS TOUR CAN BE WELL ADAPTED TO VEGETARIAN

- Cultural Discovery: Explore the historic Trấn Quốc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest and most iconic temple. - Make a Difference: A portion of your booking directly supports our three impactful CSR initiatives: monthly charity meals for cancer patients, educational programs for disadvantaged children in remote regions and sustainable employment for ethnic minority women working as our beloved butlers - Hands-On Cooking: Learn to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes in a hidden local villa - Expert Cultural Storytellers – trained by the former Head Chef & Training Director of Sofitel Metropole. - 5-star facilities & equipment – premium tools for a smooth and elevated cooking experience. - Taste your creations with Vietnamese traditions – enjoy your meal with local customs, toasting, and family-style dining. - Immersive cultural experience – connect deeply with Hanoi’s food, and spiritual traditions. - Free transfer – convenient pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi’s Old & French Quarter.

When you choose Vietnam for your vacation but if you don't have much time, a one day trip to Halong Bay will be what you think. With a one day cruise program we can give you an overview of Halong Bay with a time of 6 hours on the Bay. You will have a great opportunity not only to visit the beautiful spots in Halong Bay. Highlights: Halong Bay One Day Tour ✔️ Bus transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by new highway ✔️ Vietnamese traditional lunch with seafood ✔️ Swimming or hiking at Titop island to get best view of Halong Bay ✔️ Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave) one of the biggest cave ✔️ Kayak around the bay ✔️ Enjoy sunset party on the boat