Had an excellent tour with Jenna and Mr Winner. Couldn't have felt safer be deiven around and had an awesome time. Would highly recommend.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- All Food and drinks including 8 to 10 dishes, you can eat as much as you can
- English speaking Guide and instructor
- Train -Street: Watching the train passing by the famous Hanoi's Train Street
- All Fees and Taxes
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner depending on the tour time that you choose to take
Excludes
- Taxi, pick up and drop off, it is a part of your travel adventure and local exploration
- Tip and gratuity for guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meeting Point: Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi, Add: No.1 Hang Mam Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Meet your friendly local guide and get ready to explore the bustling heart of Hanoi on foot.
Return
- We end our tour at the train street for you to watch the train passing by while having a cup coffee. You can easily catch a taxi back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Meeting Point: Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi, Add: No.1 Hang Mam Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Meet your friendly local guide and get ready to explore the bustling heart of Hanoi on foot. 1. Hanoi 3 Signature Dishes At Hidden Gem Cafe 1.1 : Begin with egg coffee: A rich, creamy blend of strong Vietnamese coffee topped with a smooth, sweet egg foam. This unique drink, born in the Old Quarter, is a must-try cultural experience that perfectly represents the city’s creativity and charm. 1.2: Try Phở Cuon: One of the city’s top 4 iconic dishes. Unlike traditional pho, these fresh rice noodle rolls are wrapped with beef, herbs, and served with dipping sauce. 1.3: Taste the original Hanoi-style Bánh Mì: Hanoi’s Banh Mi is a must-try street food that perfectly blends Vietnamese flavors with French influence. Crispy baguette, savory meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and chili create a delicious balance of taste and texture.
2. Cultural Walking Adventure Stroll through the Old Quarter’s maze of narrow alleyways and zigzagging streets. Visit a local family home tucked away behind the main streets to glimpse everyday life in Hanoi. This rare behind-the-scenes encounter offers cultural depth beyond the food.
Michelin Guide Street Food Safari: Your culinary journey continues with stops at three Michelin-nominated eateries: 3.1: Bún Chả – Michelin nominated Bún Chả is a must-try dish in Hanoi, featuring grilled pork, fresh rice noodles, herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it’s a flavorful balance of smoky, savory, and fresh tastes—famously enjoyed by President Obama during his Hanoi visit.
3.3: Mien Lươn – Michelin nominated – Hanoi’s Mien Lươn (eel vermicelli) is a Michelin-nominated specialty that every food lover should try. This delicate dish combines crispy or tender freshwater eel with glass noodles, aromatic herbs, and a flavorful broth or dry mix. A true hidden gem, it offers travelers an authentic taste of Hanoi’s rich culinary heritage.
4.2 Local street-side desserts– Indulge in treats like sticky rice yogurt, ice cream, or seasonal specialties.
4.1 Bia Hơi Hanoi – The city’s famous fresh draft beer. Light, crisp, and brewed daily, it’s best enjoyed at tiny street-side stalls with locals. For just a few cents a glass, Bia Hoi offers travelers an authentic taste of Hanoi’s vibrant street culture and social life.
Train Street & Tour End we’ll take you to Hanoi Train Street, where you can soak up the festive vibes and capture lifetime moments. The tour ends at the train-street and you can find the way back to your hotel, the guide can help if you need assistance.
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Reviews
Amazing experience, the tour guide was the best. So recommend
Fabulous food tour An was amazing from start to finish .. come hungry so much food !! Great food great tour guide great city
Really great food tour. Our guide was energetic and shared a lot historical details along the way about the city.
An absolute must-try in Hanoi! We would have never been able to navigate the organized chaos and truly capture the essence of the Old Quarter on our own in such a short period of time. John was an incredible guide, helping us through all the authentic food stops while sharing fascinating history alongside modern-day insights. Excellent food, wonderful conversation, and plenty of funny jokes along the way!
Kylie and Louis were so niceeee, the food were extremely delicious. Our guides were so nice and funny
Kylie and Louis are awesome and the tour was great! I strongly recommend to everybody. Good food, excellent company, great jeep drivers, lots of fun!!!
Kylie and Louis are the Best! The food was good . I enjoyed ittt
Kylie and Louis are the greatest. Everybody should try this experience with the food and the tour.
Very tasty experience! The crispy eel noodles and dessert spot were easy favorites. Thank you for making our experience amazing Kylie
We had such a great time on our food tour with Kylie! She was incredibly knowledgeable, sweet, and welcoming. She took us to so many delicious spots and gave us the chance to try foods we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Everything was so tasty, and we loved learning more about the local food and culture along the way. Kylie made the whole experience fun and easygoing. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip and would highly recommend!
Loved it. Food was amazing and our guide was v knowledgeable. Would definitely do this again next time we are over
Kylie was a great guide! We had a great time doing the food tour with her!
Kylie was so knowledgeable and a great company..loved every moment . Thank you
Kylie, our guide, was so much fun! So full of knowledge and love for food and Vietnam🩷 id take this tour again!
Our tour was great, amazing food and hidden away spots that we probably wouldn't have tried on our own. Kylie was a fantastic guide, friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions about Hanoi. definitely recommend.
This was a great tour to experience Vietnamese street food and we had two trains passing while in Train Street - Jenna our guide as informative and provided interesting information - we would highly recommend this tour
Finn was an amazing guide, we’ve already been here two weeks and eaten so much food, but this was still worth it with some real hidden gems and interesting facts along the way. Train street also a special experience
The tour was okay. It was NOT a Michelin star street food tour at all. We did not go to any Michelin star restaurants or even Michelin star mentions. The tour guide was nice.
We had Doanh as our tour guide. He was great, very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer all the questions we had. The food locations we great and gave us a real feel for authentic Vietnamese dishes. Highly recommend adding the train as they take you to the best spot and know the timetable well
We had Jenna as a guide and every single food stop was phenomenal. She was a great guide, extremely talkative and fun to hang around. Got to experience Hanoi cuisine in a way we wouldn’t have figured out ourselves.
Such an amazing experience and a great way to get to know Hanoi and its food on our first day. Learned so much about the history of the city and the food. It was amazing all around and checked all my boxes. Kylie was a fantastic guide and I would recommend her to anyone, she was so personable and shared so much information and good food. 10/10 recommend for a thorough intro to Hanoi.
Me and a friend did this tour our first morning in Hanoi, and it was a perfect way to get introduced into the city and the food. Kylie was our guide and she was so amazing. She knew all about the history of the city and vietnam, as well as guided us through the local cuisine and culture. 10/10 would recommend!
Kylie is a fantastic guide and we enjoyed our first food safari!
Excellent presentation, Tuna our guide was very detailed and courteous. He was very knowledgeable and very patient explaining the food and culture behind it. Thanks Tuna
We went in a bit of a larger group and had a fantastic food tour with Doanh! He asked us about our experience with Vietnam food so far and took us to some wonderful hidden gems. My favourites were definitely the Pho and the Hidden Gen Cafe at the end. The train street was definitely and experience but everyone had an amazing time and food was absolutely delicious.
Great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide (John) - food was very tasty and in large supply !
We had a great food tour with Doanh (John), he was knowledgeable and funny. He worked really hard to make sure we got to train street as a train was coming (as there were train delays, this was not easy). The food was really tasty and so much of it (make sure you come hungry). Would highly recommend this tour.
Really great tour! Our guide (Jenna) was fantastic - super friendly, enthusiastic and informative. She asked us about our likes / dislikes and what local food we had tried so far, and tailored the tour so that we could try new things. The food was amazing, we were never waiting for long at all and Jenna was really attentive the whole time. We didn’t book a private tour but ended up just two of us which made it a really special experience. Highly recommended!
The tour was amazing and our guide Jenna made it even better. All the spots she took were out of the world.
Great guide. Small group. She also helped us with rerun to hotel transport
Great value. Great food. Great guide. Fin was a great fun and knowledgeable guide. See the city as you would never see it as a tourist
Great choices with a great guide team that showed us all the good hidden spots I could never find on my own. I skipped lunch and even then it was so much good food!
Superb small group food tour with Kylie. We were booked on the afternoon tour and had so much to eat we had no need for an evening meal! Kylie was lovely and very knowledgeable. This is the second tour booked with Backstreet Tours and they have been excellent. Highly recommend using them!
Great food and information. Kylie was brilliant in every way. Feels like we made a friend!
The highlight of our tour was our guide, Kylie. Very informative, great personality, caring, interesting. Food was great - my favourite was the bun cha - so tasty! Good value for money.
Would highly recommend this tour, we had a fantastic night with Kylie our tour guide and Cung as our driver. Kylie was very friendly and knowledgeable about Hanoi and its culture. Do yourself a favour and do this tour.
★★★★★ Kylie made this Jeep Food Tour unforgettable. From the moment she introduced herself, she kept the energy high and never let the pace drop, even for someone as slow as me😅. She knows Vietnam deeply. History, culture, people, and food all came alive through her stories. The driver was steady and patient, which made the whole ride feel safe and smooth. We explored hidden gems tucked away in alleys and underground spots you would never find on your own. They delivered on their promise. Michelin-recognized restaurants, and every dish was genuinely delicious. If you want more than just food, this is the tour to take.
Kylie was wonderful and I really enjoyed the tour! It was fun to try the classic dishes as well as some that were new to me.
Loved our tour with Kylie. She explained the food culture of Hanoi very nicely and toured us to some stellar spots. She was flexible and understood quickly where our interests lays. We saw a lot, ate a lot, and learned a lot. Kylie is an exceptional guide. Loved this tour.
Hanoi Backstreet Tours provides an excellent food walking tour in Hanoi and Kylie is an amazing guide! The restaurants (especially Hidden Gem) and dishes they select are all good quality and delicious. And insights about the food, city and Vietnam’s history enhance the experience immensely. Kylie was fun and funny and she was great at keeping us safe while navigating the chaotic traffic on foot - stick together like sticky rice! We really appreciated the way she shared Vietnam’s love language - food!
Fantastic food tour with Kylie who shared her knowledge and love of Hanoi with our group. We really appreciated her personal stories, shared openly and with humour. So informative. She is a wonderful ambassador for the city and country. Cam on 🥰
The guide is nice, food delicious. In general the tour is good. We experienced a bit of everything. But by comments should be more than 100 words???
great tour and great introduction to both some great Vietnamese dishes and great food spots! Jenna, our tour guide, was amazing! Friendly, vibrant, informative and very flexible! Train street was great and a must see. Only warning is do not eat beforehand!! You want to be super hungry for all the tastings!
Amazing tour with Kylie 😋 With a lot of information about Vietnam and the food there 😍 Really worth it and i would totally recommend it!
The tour with Kylie was great, she did an amazing job and food we got to taste was soso good. Would definitely recommend! :)
Had a wonderful food tour this evening with Baki. He showed us some really great local places to eat. The booking process and organisation was very easy and straight forward. Would recommend the food tour for big eaters!!
Kylie was a very good guide Speaking excellent English and know her stories about the area and Vietnam Interesting to test all street food Trainspotting in the end at the cafe was also a great experience Björn/Sweden
Excellent food-tour with Kylie as guide. Tasty and interesting food, authentic environments. Tour ended at train-street - very successful. Huge thanks Kylie!
Amazing food, great tour of the city, Baki was a great guide and accommodating and knowledgeable. He made us a delicious egg coffee. Highly recommend!
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