The informative food tour winds its way through the tree-lined boulevards and backstreets of Hanoi's French Quarter, past iconic French period buildings that have stood the test of time. Along the way, sample some typical Hanoi dishes, and meet a veteran family to learn about the city's rich history and culture.
Programme Details
Today's tour begins at 0900, from the historical Sofitel Metropole Hotel. Begin the walk toward the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, passing by the Tonkin Palace and Hanoi Post Office.
At a bakery in front of the church, wake up the taste buds with a cup of coffee and a pastry. Once caffeine fueled, continue on foot past monuments: the National Library of Vietnam, the infamous Maison Centrale and the Supreme People's Court.
Stop under the shade of a native tree to sample some noodles and get to know how this tasty countryside dish was brought to the city. Then stroll through a backstreet to a hidden away community to meet a former ‘cell secretary’ of the Communist Party at his family home.
After this interesting encounter, continue south to a peaceful neighborhood to sample the ‘king of street foods’ – the Vietnamese ‘banh mi’. From here, walk through residential areas on hidden passages to reach a local resident wet market (until 1800).
Stop by the famous Bun Cha Huong Lien, where the US president Barack Obama ate grilled pork and rice noodles with the celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. Then comes one of the most loved beef noodle restaurants in Hanoi - Pho Thin, which dates back to 1979.
Continue on the food trail by tasting fresh spring rolls and lotus stem salad before crossing the yard of a university designed by a famous French architect.
Finish up the exploration of this area with a stroll past the Opera House to taste Hanoi’s most famous ice cream, named after the street Trang Tien, which dates back to 1958. Once seated, head back to the hotel.
Notes:
- This tour can be taken in the morning or afternoon.
- Order of visits and types of food eaten subject to change
- The tour may be subject to change due to weather conditions etc.
- The tour is primarily conducted on foot so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- Limited vegetarian options and not suitable for vegans
Inclusions:
🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Notes:
- This tour can be taken in the morning or afternoon.
- Order of visits and types of food eaten subject to change
- The tour may be subject to change due to weather conditions etc.
- The tour is primarily conducted on foot so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- Limited vegetarian options and not suitable for vegans
Time: 09:00 – 12:30 / 17:00 – 20:30
Departure: Daily
Capacity: max 12 pax
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