Hanoi is one of the world’s greatest street food cities and there’s no better way to unlock the hidden secrets of the Old Quarter and its cuisines than through this unique walking tour. Sample authentic local dishes away from the tourist trails, getting to know the local lifestyles on the street at various amazing food stalls at add up to your real experience of the city. 

Water puppet show: Traditional content of water puppet performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes…), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing…), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword…), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries. Tourists can directly watch these shows in Thang Long Water Puppets Theater after walking food tour Old Quarter.

Highlights:

• Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street
• Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture
• Try local specialties
• Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake 
• Enjoy Water puppet show

Price : 20 USD/Person /Set departure group tour 

Tour style: Local Life & Culture, Local Food, Walking & Orientation, Market Visits + water puppet show 
Inclusions:
English speaking guide, all food items as per itinerary, 1 bottle of water, coffee or beer. Meals: dinner and Ticket for Water puppet Show
Exclusions:
All other drinks, extra food portions, tips for local guide
Schedule details:

• Duration: 04 hours
• Meeting Point at : Pick up at your hotel in old quarter or At 24 au trieu  Street (next to Cathedral)
• Departure Time : 11h00 AM &  17h .00 PM
• Drop off location : Water Pupet Theater ,By the side of Hoan Kiem Lake 

fried stream flour
Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, this food is often in the meal in the afternoon. Enjoy with sour sweet sauce or chili sauce

2. Grilled meat by stick:

 

grilled meat
Grilled meat by stick has many lovers especial kids. One price is about 6000 – 10000 VND, you could pay more 2000 VND to have a bread with grilled meat stick. Walking on the streets of Hanoi in the after noon, you can see grilled shops near the side walk with great smell!

3. Banana cake, yam cake:

 
Only with 5000 for one cake, The main ingredients are banana, yam and flour then fry in cooking oil. They are fat food so you could only 1 – 2 cake for once
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4. Gio cake:

Gio like the name of famous food of Vietnam – Gio Cha but have no Gio in it. This food is made by rice powder and core : chopped black mushroom and meat. The cost is only 7000 – 10000 VND



5. Pillow cake:

You are right J.its name like its shape like a pillow. The core inside is meat and quail egg, cost from 7000 – 9000 VND. Pillow cake is often sale in the winter, and people like it. Enjoy with sour sweet sauce and salad.


6. Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up with this aromatic Vietnamese typical soup that is good for your body and soul.

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Our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (We can customize vegetarian food or special requirement)

The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact.

It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with Awesome Travel, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

After all, Food on Foot will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, We ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them.

The guide will bring you to enjoy Water Pupet Show which is a unique variation on the ancient Asia puppet tradition, is a Vietnamese tradition dating back to the 11th century. Supported by a large rod placed under the water and manipulated by experienced puppeteers, the wooden puppets appear to be dancing over the water, telling folk tales. It’s entertaining and suitable for all audiences.

At the end of our Hanoi tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you with directions or a taxi back to your hotel.