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Top 10 tours in Hanoi
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The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food
790 reviews
3 hours | Food tours | Hanoi
Ready to taste the best food in Hanoi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hanoi.
Want to see the best of Hanoi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Halong Bay with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!
Traveling to Hanoi with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Hanoi on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.
Picture this, a night out in Hanoi hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Hanoi.
Did you know that the Hanoi tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Hanoi, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Hanoi.
How do you imagine the perfect day trip from Hanoi? Now you can make it a reality! Hire a local guide and set off on a fully personalized journey beyond the city limits. Explore the stunning surroundings by car, and you get to decide where and when to stop. From famous landmarks to hidden treasures in the countryside, the choice is yours!
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Hoa Lu Tam Coc with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
"As we only have a few days in Hanoi it was very nice to get the tips from Lien. We have enjoyed lovely local dishes and drinks, had great conversations and learned how to manoeuver the busy streets of Hanoi. We would recommend this tour to everyone who visits Hanoi for the first time. Thank you Lien!"
"We were very impressed with our guide Trang who met us at our hotel and travelled with us out into the suburbs of Hanoi, where we wandered the wonderful food and produce markets and then visited apartments where everyday Vietnamese people live. This was very illuminating and something not many visitors to Vietnam experience. Trang gave us so much valuable information about local life in a relaxed manner. We enjoyed tea at a very special tea shop in a peaceful street and by chance were invited to meet a master calligrapher and try our hand at this ancient classic art. This was unexpected and a very moving experience. We highly recommend Trang who is a very knowledgeable guide. Sue and Andy "
sue and AndyAbout local Trang ChuHanoi, October 27, 2025
5.0
Great intro to Hanoi with Lien
"When we met Lien that afternoon, we hadn’t had lunch as our flight was delayed arriving in Hanoi. So we threw her the first challenge to find us a good local place for lunch before we did our walking tour with her. Lien brought us to a lovely egg noodles place and we really enjoyed it 😋
With a happy belly, we continued our tour and she managed to cover most of the highlights and hidden gems. A great intro to Hanoi with a lovely guide ☺️"
Private & Personalized Tours in Hanoi with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Hanoi, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Hanoi spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Hanoi.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Hanoi, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Hanoi awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Hanoi, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Hanoi. Get ready to explore like a local!
"Loan was a fantastic guide taking us through the streets and markets of Hanoi’s old quarter. She took time to answer all our questions, and we had many, with an insider’s perspective. She also took time to take us to places most people don’t get to see like hidden temples and neighborhoods. All in all, she was first class."
MikeAbout local Loan CopperHanoi, October 24, 2025
5.0
Ruby is truly a gem in Hanoi
"I got to experience parts of Hanoi which I would not have known about if I toured on my own. Ruby made the two days (first day Hanoi Old Quarter, second day Nghia Tan) thoroughly enjoyable with a mix of local knowledge, history and opening up about her own life and experiences. There’s only so much you can pack into a 3-ish hour tour and Hanoi is full on in your face but what I did experience will never be forgotten.
Ruby is funny, flexible and full of energy. Hanoi grew on me due to her. Thank you 🙏🏼 "
"My husband and I booked a 3 hour walking tour which Lien. It was a wonderful 3 hours spend learning about local culture and seeing hidden gems that we would not have found on our own . Lien is super friendly and easy to talk to . I would highly recommend booking a tour with her. "
"My husband and I went on a personalized tour in Ha Noi with Lien as our guide, and I want to fully recommend her and the tour! She showed us hidden coffee shops, restaurants and a shrine (or maybe a temple? Please forgive my American ignorance and short memory) as well as some of the more well-known spots in the city. Lien’s English is perfect and she has tremendous feeling for her city and its history and inhabitants. She went above and beyond the tour—we mentioned that we’d like to see the water puppet show and she procured tickets for us, which saved us some time (just to be clear, the tix were not included in the tour price). She was just wonderful and really helped us enjoy what can be an overwhelming city. I can’t recommend her highly enough. "
"Can only say, that Jessica is an extraordinary guide and our evening Food Tour surpassed our expectations. Jessica took us to several places, (local knowledge!) where we ate (and drank) delicious food. Combined with her sparkling personality, innate history of all things Vietnamese plus an excellent sense of humour, our evening was amazing. Cannot rate nor thank Jessica enough - truly wonderful. Go!"
"Ruby was a fantastic guide. Her English is excellent and she took me to a very local market, I was the only traveller there and it felt like a very authentic experience. She was full of information about living in Hanoi. "
NatalieAbout local Ngoc RubyHanoi, October 2, 2025
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