Top Hanoi Food Tours

I went into this food tour hoping to experience something authentic, and it genuinely exceeded that expectation. It felt less like a “tour” and more like being guided through the city by someone who deeply understands and respects the culture, the food, and the stories behind it. Mai, our guide, was a huge part of what made the experience so meaningful. She brought a grounded, thoughtful presence to the tour—sharing context, history, and personal insight in a way that felt natural and never forced. You could tell she cares deeply about what she does, and that translated into every stop along the way. We moved through small, local spots I never would have found on my own—places that felt lived-in and real. Each dish had intention behind it, and Mai took the time to explain not just what we were eating, but how it connects to daily life in Hanoi. There was a really nice balance of structure and flexibility, which allowed space to slow down, notice, and actually enjoy the experience. What stood out most to me was how grounded and mindful the whole tour felt. It wasn’t rushed or overly polished. It honored the food, the people preparing it, and the environment we were in. I left feeling full, of course, but also more connected—to the city, to its rhythm, and to the experience of being present in a new place. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for something real, intentional, and quietly memorable.

We had a fantastic experience with Hai today. We certainly covered a lot of Hanoi, and given some very accurate history of Hanoi and the Vietnamese independence. I let Hai know about my allergies, which he tailored to my food tasting experience. Would highly recommend it. Thanks again Hai

We had such a wonderful time with Huy as our guide — It was such an amazing experience! He had a fantastic energy, was so kind and took such great care of our group. We went to the most amazing spots, everywhere was full of locals. He also provided us with a great list of recommendations afterwards. Highly highly recommend to anyone going to Hanoi!!

This was an excellent tour taking you to the authentic local restaraunts. I initially thought that it would be a group tour of 10, but was pleasantly surprised that each tour is what you make of it. I was on a solo excursion, and there were different sized groups of 2, 4 etc. In my case my guide Simone and I only ran into one other group once, and we continued 1:1, it's completely flexible. Welll worth it.

I am a bit late with my review.I was in Hanoi in january and the coffee making workshop was fantastic! Not only did we learn how to make the coffees, but we also learnt a lot about the coffee culture in vietnam, saw a short video, were given timeline and also ethical backgrounds. I booked the experience with a vietnamese dinner which was absolutely outstanding (they are offering cooking classes, too)!!!

This was a great tour. Our tour guide was Thomson who is a foodie who knew all the ins and outs of great local food in HaNoi. He met us at the hotel and we tried food at 4 different places. The food we ate was wonderful, but Thomson also gave us a great tour about the history of the area and a better understanding of local customs.

Great experience. I booked this tour on day 1 to get an idea of the food and the city. The guide Pilko was exceptionally friendly and a great vibe. Can't believe he's only 19 and so talented. Really set a great tone for the rest of the trip. And don't worry the amount of food is right and doesn't make you uncomfortable also because you're walking from place to place. I had only 3 other people in the group so, that was good as well.

We had a fantastic sightseeing tour with Hang Nguyen, 4 hours private tour on food through old Hanoi. We saw many beautiful places, busy markets and hidden gems, we would not ever had found ourselves. Hang gave us a great introduction to local Vietnamese traditions and culture. We highly recommend “Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals” with Hang Nguyen ❤️😀. Best, Tine & Carsten