Get ready for a mouth-watering food tour of Hanoi and live up to all five senses through fascinating markets.
The tour starts with a visit to Thanh Ha market, an eclectic market alive with the sounds and smells of Hanoi. You'll capture the essence of Vietnamese culture by hearing about local culinary culture and sampling unusual Hanoi delicacies.
Carry on to the Dong Xuan market where you will sample treats such as Pho Sot Vang (noodle soup with pork and herb) and Bun Dau (tofu served in soup with rice noodles and fermented shrimp paste). The guide will share the secrets of these dishes and explain the Vietnamese meal times.
Next, meander around the Old Quarter, see ceremonial cake stalls, and stop to taste a French-influenced dessert. Continue walking along Hang Cot Street where popular preserved fruits and unusual items are sold.
The tour wraps up at a small coffee shop where you'll enjoy a sweet iced coffee or a slow-dripped hot brew while watching the passing scenes of local life.
Guided tour
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