BEST OF · FOOD TOURS WITH LOCALS IN VIETNAM
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 food tours with locals in Vietnam worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Eat through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, tasting pho, bun cha, egg coffee, and more on a flexible small-group tour.
“The tour was brilliant thanks to our fabulous guide Chip. Chip shared generously her experiences of eating in Hanoi and introduced us to some fabulous eateries. Her English is amazing and her local knowledge fabulous. The size of group was perfect.”
Taste Hanoi’s best street foods, explore Dong Xuan Market and the Old Quarter, and finish with egg coffee beside Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Fabulous food tour! Harry was an amazing guide and took us on an amazing adventure exploring the busselling streets of Ho Chi Minh. We stopped at many little local, authentic food shops and tries some great Vietnamese cuisine. The BanRead more”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a private three-hour food walk with 10 local tastings, egg coffee, pho, bun cha, and flexible dietary options.
“Great guide, great food, nice tour around old town. Definitely recommend. Lots of food so if you aren’t too hungry ask your guide to order less and share so you can make it through all the stops.”
Learn pho, spring rolls, and Vietnamese market skills in a private three-hour Hoi An cooking class with hands-on guidance.
“Not just a cooking class, singing and lots of fun. Food was delicious, looking forward to trying it when we get home.”
Taste seven Hue specialties on a small-group food walk with local guides, street stalls, history, coffee, beer, and practical local insight.
“Linh is super knowledgeable about the food Hue and made the experience really enjoyable with his liveliness. Highly recommend!”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, tasting street food, visiting markets and old apartments with a friendly English-speaking guide.
“I chose an evening motorbike food tour, which is super popular in Saigon. The guides were skilled and professional. Our guide spoke great English, was super friendly, and explained not just the food, but also the history behind each dish, the ingredients and even how to eat it properly. She also shared fun facts about Saigon’s culture and daily life”
Taste Hue specialties by cyclo, from banh beo to bun bo Hue, with an English-speaking guide and an evening ride across Truong Tien Bridge.
“Chamie was a delightful and informative guide who helped me experience many traditional foods I wouldn’t normally try.”
Taste Hanoi’s best street food, learn local history, and visit Train Street on a lively three-hour walking tour for $27.
“Great tour, thank you very much. Great start to our trip in Vietnam, good knowledge on food, culture, history and buildings.”
Taste Hoi An street food with a local guide, lantern-lit walks, family kitchens, and 5 to 6 dishes for $26.
“I ended up with a private tour with Trung. Trung is full of local knowledge and knows the history of the area so well. He took me to some amazing local places and I certainly wouldn't have found them without him. He is so kind and fun, I had a really good evening. I thoroughly recommend this tour, delicious and fun!”
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