BEST OF · FOOD WALKING TOURS IN VIETNAM
Every trip has one meal too few. These 14 food walking tours in Vietnam earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the eating.
Taste Hanoi classics on a guided Old Quarter walk, with bun cha, pho, banh mi, dessert, egg coffee, and a traditional dance show for $15.
“A fantastic food tour - incredible value for money (£10) , visiting ~5 or 6 food stops finishing on train street. Sarah (Yen) was so bubbly and informative, we love her!!”
Taste 10 Hanoi dishes with a private local guide, explore Old Quarter food lanes, and finish with the city’s famous egg coffee.
“Andy was phenomenal! He knows Hanoi inside and out, from hidden gems to the best food spots. My favorite? The Bún Bò Nam Bo—absolutely delicious! Beyond the food, Andy’s storytelling brought the city to life. He shared personal stories, history, and culture that made every stop more meaningful. And those tiny street food stools? Hilarious but part of the experience! Andy’s insight into Vietnam’s past and culture made this more than just a tour—it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! 🔥🍜”
Taste Hanoi’s Michelin-mentioned street food, egg coffee, and Old Quarter culture on a friendly three-hour walking tour for $19.
“The tour was wonderful! So much fun and great energy!”
Taste Hanoi on foot with 7 to 10 local stops, generous dishes, cultural stories, and flexible vegetarian options for $38.
“This is a really great experience for your first day activity arriving in Hanoi! The tour will give you a great feel of the city and help you adjust with how the hanoi city life works. Our tour guide Rosie was really helpful explaining to us the reason and cultural aspects of why certain food and customs are the way they are in Hanoi. The group size is just perfect! I had fun meeting new people from different parts of the world in this tour. It feels intimate yet fun!”
Taste Saigon street food, coffee, beer, and flan on a three-hour walk through markets, temples, and family-run food stalls.
“This walking food tour was a fantastic way to experience the real flavours of Saigon. Our guide, Thanh, was amazing — super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and personal. We tried so many delicious local dishes we never would’ve found on our own. Highly recommend!”
Taste Hoi An specialties, play folk bingo, and release a lantern from a boat on this four-hour evening food tour for $39.
“This was the second time I took this tour. Our guide was not as good this time around. Sadly the rain put a damper on some activities like bingo. It was fun but a little lackluster compared to the first time.”
Taste 13 Saigon street foods, sip local drinks, cook bánh xèo, and explore Districts 3, 10, and 5 on foot with a local guide.
“It was amazing with Nguyen! We had a lot of wonderful tasting food and Nguyen explained everything at his utmost! The little chairs from all the streetvendors were really fun. Just like the locals, sit eat and drink!”
Taste Hanoi street food, explore the Old Quarter, watch water puppets, and enjoy local guidance on this practical four-hour evening tour.
“This tour was great, we had loads of lovely food and they were able to make a vegetarian option with our any fuss. Gene was very knowledgeable and attentive and taught us how to cross the road! I would recommend this tour to get some great food and to help get your bearings in old town.”
Taste 12 Vietnamese street foods on a private four-hour scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City, with drinks, helmets, and hotel pickup.
“Jus was our guide for this incredible tour. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Vietnam and its culture. We felt very lucky to have him as our guide. Jus went above and beyond, creating a unique and memorable experience.”
Explore Saigon’s backstreets on a private four-hour food tour with 12 tastings, local markets, neighborhood walks, dessert, beer, and expert guidance.
“There were plenty of food variations and options for being vegan/vegetarian. Great walk, seeing lots of things and walking off the main streets.”
Taste Hanoi street food on a private three-hour walk with five local dishes, egg coffee, a friendly English-speaking guide, and Old Quarter pickup.
“Jenny our guide was extraordinary and gave us a great experience of wholesome Vietnamese food. I especially liked one of the places as literally went through a hole in the wall and some of the places I would of never gone too if Jenny hadn't taken us there. I have an allergy to mushrooms and made sure I had food without them even when some dishes had them I had alternatives meals. Can not fault this tour at all. The amazing thing was we booked it at 10am and on same day we were doing the tour at 2pm, so organised and very fast and efficient booking process as well.…”
Taste eight Da Nang specialties on a friendly 150-minute walking tour with local guides, quirky coffee stops, and small-group access.
“This was a really informative tour, with a wide variety of different authentically local foods.. Each stop, the dishes we tried were completely different. At the end of the night,we came away with confidence to try street foods on our own. Some great tips from Lyn on what to look for when choosing a local foods. Lyn was a wealth of knowledge Vietnamese food and culture and great for a chat! Highly recommend this tour as soon as you arrive in Da Nang, to get the most out of your time here and enjoy the best food!”
Taste 12 Vietnamese street foods in four hours, from Bún Bò Huế to Bánh Mì, with a local English-speaking guide in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Wonderful experience to be with the locals and eat like the locals. Peter was full of knowledge about Vietnam and Saigon. We kept on taking pictures and sending them to our family. They too enjoyed. Lots of fun”
Taste pho, bun cha, banh mi, and more while exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter, French Quarter, lake, and Train Street with a small group guide.
“Ivan was absolutely lovely. We had a great time. Highly recommend. History was interesting and food delicious.”
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