Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour - Dong Xuan Market & Egg Coffee

Taste local street food in the markets
and alleys of Hanoi's Old Quarter

On this street food tour, a local English-speaking guide takes you to markets, street stalls, street cafés and hard-to-find secret spots in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Sample seasonal fruits and banh mi, followed by banh cuon, bun cha, nem chua and fruit salad, and finish with egg coffee or a cold beer. Your guide will share insights into Vietnamese food culture, including ingredients and the historical background of popular northern dishes.

The tour starts at the time you select when booking (09:00, 17:00 or 18:00).

Start the tour at Dong Xuan Market

After meeting your guide, head to Dong Xuan, the largest covered market in the city. Around the market, dozens of street hawkers sell a wide variety of produce, from live seafood to exotic fruits and spices. Here you will try seasonal fruits and a banh mi, the famous Vietnamese baguette, with your choice of fillings. One of the most beloved combos is pate, ham, sliced cucumber and chili sauce.

Enjoy Hanoi's signature dishes in the Old Quarter

After exploring the market, walk through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter and taste Hanoi's famous banh cuon at a local eatery, where you can watch skilled chefs prepare the dish right in front of you.

Continue past street stalls and quiet residential lanes to observe local life, then try bun cha, grilled fatty pork (chả) served with white rice noodles (bún), herbs and a flavorsome dipping sauce. Grilled nem chua, a fermented pork roll, and a fresh fruit salad follow.

Sip egg coffee at a hidden café
overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake

Finally, visit a hidden café with stunning views over Hoan Kiem Lake. It is one of the few cafés in the city that still serves egg coffee, which you can enjoy while admiring the bustling city center below. If coffee is not your style, a cold beer awaits. At the end of the tour, you are free to keep exploring, or your guide can help with directions or a taxi back to your hotel.

※ This tour visits independent, family-owned businesses whose schedules and menus may change. Street food venues and dishes may vary, and your guide will make final adjustments on the spot.