The tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start the walking tour in the old quarter ’36 streets’ to visit some famous and specialized food stalls and local restaurants. Watch as it is made and taste some particular dishes.

It can be very difficult to find local food on your own in the hidden alleys or sidewalks, but certainly the best way to experience street food is with a local. In this special tour, learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people, and language. You will have a unique experience trying the foods of the local Hanoi people; the food is handled hygienically, and comfortable venues are provided for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/families, as the food is bought directly from them. Later, the guide will bring you to enjoy a Water Puppet show, which is a unique variation on the ancient Asia puppet tradition and 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 your 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.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide 

Meal: Dinner