Where to Walk: the 9 Best Food Walking Tours in Vietnam

1.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend about four hours on the back of a motorbike with a licensed English-speaking guide, tasting bun bo Hue, banh mi, banh khot, grilled banana, spring rolls, and dessert. Visit local markets, flower stalls, apartments, and monuments. Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Traveling around Vietnam on the back of a motorbike was so thrilling. The food (SO MUCH FOOD!) was awesome. Each dish was different and unique in flavor. Ryan was so much fun and really enjoyable. Highly highly recommend”

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2.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Explore Districts 3, 10, and 5 with a local guide such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, or Ted. Walk about 2.5 km, ride short taxi hops, visit a flower market, and taste 10 Vietnamese dishes plus Saigon beer. Hotel pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Our guide Kelly was amazing. She was knowledgeable friendly and funny. The food was delicious and plentiful . I would recommend this tour 100%. I would even do this tour again.”

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3.Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,165 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $15Best value

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking local guide such as Lucy, Kira, or Daniel, stopping for bun cha, pho, banh mi, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Allow 3 to 4 hours, wear comfortable shoes, and arrive hungry.

“Well organised, Daniel was my tour guide, he was very attentive to any needs and I enjoyed chatting with him about Vietnamese culture and history. We had a fairly large group and the tour still went along with ease. Highly recommend, especially if you have first arrived in Vietnam and need food recommendations!”

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4.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · from $36

Let a local foodie guide lead you through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for about three hours and up to ten tastings, from noodle soups and grilled pork to Vietnamese sandwiches and egg coffee at Café Giảng. Guides such as Minh, Bao, Andy, and Linh tailor the route to your tastes.

“One of the best food tours I have ever been on. The food was amazing, we went to 5 places and were very full by the end of the tour. Minh was a great guide and sent us rec’s for other cities after the tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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5.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Khan, Chris, Olaf, or Penelope, tasting dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, and bun cha at Michelin-mentioned eateries. Finish with egg coffee in a tucked-away café. Optional choices may add train street, a water puppet show, or a foot spa.

“Enjoyable tour. The food was amazing. The guide was quiet knowledgeable.”

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6.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18

Join an English-speaking guide for 3 to 4 hours of Hanoi food tasting, from bun cha, banh mi, pho, and spring rolls to sticky rice ice cream. Finish at Train Street with one local drink, and expect a small private group, Old Quarter pickup options, and a flexible route.

“I had an awesome time with Stella!!! She had such great, bubbly energy and was very good at making everyone feel at home. She also introduced us to Vietnamese foods we've never tried before, although we have Vietnamese friends and have been to Vietnam before. I was very pleasantly surprised. We did this tour right before we had to leave for our flight, and despite having some negative experiences earlier in our trip before the tour, I do want to thank Stella for letting us end our trip to Hanoi with a fun and great time. Thanks again! Also, we did the train part. I kid you not, we saw…”

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7.Ha Noi Walking Food Tour, Non Vegetarian,Vegan, vegetarian Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · from $38

Join Ella Vu’s private Hanoi food walk for seven to 10 tastings across the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, the night market, and nearby streets. Guides such as Ella, Lucas, Bo, Tony, Anna, and Rosie explain local customs as you try dishes like pho, banh cuon, bun cha, sticky rice, and egg coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options are available.

“Good tour. Lots of types of food sampled. Great and enthusiastic guide. Great way to see the Old Quarter.”

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8.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39

Meet at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm for a small-group walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. Try banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and more, then play a folk game and take a shared lantern boat. Guides such as Jackie, Emma, Nancy, Quin, and Vu lead the tour.

“This is a great food tour in Hoi An. Nancy took us to the must try spots with only food that you will find in Hoi An. The tour also included other fun activities. You should book it.”

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9.Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Food Tour with 13 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $27

Spend 3.5 hours sampling 13 Vietnamese dishes and 3 to 4 drinks across Saigon’s backstreets, flower market, and old apartment areas. English-speaking guides such as Dan, Somi, Jennie, Kim, and Nao explain the food, culture, and eating customs. The route covers about 1.5 to 2 kilometers.

“We loved our street food tour with Den. He was super friendly, clearly explained what the plan is and considered our preferences and dietary limitations. We’d never be able to replicate the experience without a local guide, and we’re really glad we went for it. The food was delicious too!”

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