7 food tours worth the trip across Vietnam, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Vietnam guides.
Hanoi Backstreet Tours Michelin Walk ★ 4.7 · Hanoi
old-quarter · 3B Hang Tre, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hanoi Backstreet Tours runs the city's Michelin Bib Gourmand walking tour, hitting banh mi, pho cuon and egg-coffee counters across the Old Quarter.
Tip: Meeting point is 3B Hang Tre. Group tours capped at 12; private versions available.
HA Food Tours Michelin Trail ★ 4.6 · Hanoi
old-quarter · Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
HA Food Tours runs a Michelin Trail walking tour around Hoan Kiem and the Old Quarter, hitting Bib Gourmand counters and the famous Cafe Giang for egg coffee.
Tip: Small groups capped at 10; private tours available for solo travellers. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi Old Quarter Evening Food Tour ★ 4.5 · Hanoi
old-quarter · Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Lost Plate Food Tours runs the Old Quarter evening tour by tuk-tuk and on foot, with seven stops led by English-speaking local guides since 2016.
Tip: Tuk-tuk pickup at Hoan Kiem; small groups of up to 12. Family-friendly with under-12 discounts.
Hanoi Jeep Food Tour ★ 4.4 · Hanoi
old-quarter · 3B Hang Tre, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hanoi Backstreet Tours runs a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep food tour combining Michelin Guide-recommended stalls with backstreet finds across the Old Quarter.
Tip: Open Jeep ride; ponchos provided in the rainy months. Hotel pickup available within the Old Quarter.
Hanoi After Dark Vespa Tour ★ 4.3 · Hanoi
old-quarter · Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Vespa Adventures runs the Hanoi After Dark night tour, riding vintage Vespas through the Old Quarter to family bun cha, pho cuon and a live-music finish.
Tip: Helmets and ponchos provided; tour runs rain or shine. Private and group versions available.
Secret Food Tours Hanoi ★ 4.3 · Hanoi
old-quarter · Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Secret Food Tours runs an Old Quarter walking food tour with seven tastings plus one secret dish reveal, capped at 10 guests with local guides.
Tip: Capped at 10 guests; the evening tour ends at a bia hoi stall on Ta Hien.
Hanoi Street Food Tour Old Quarter Walk ★ 4.2 · Hanoi
old-quarter · 78A Tran Nhat Duat, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hanoi Street Food Tour has run Old Quarter walking food tours since 2013, with 5-plus tastings over 2.5 km of backstreets including bia hoi and egg coffee.
Tip: Cheapest of the major operators at $25; group tours at 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 daily.