Best Food Tours with Locals in Vietnam — Our Top 9

1.Hanoi: Eat Like a Local Small Group Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 978 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $24Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at 33 Ngo Huyen Street for a 3.5-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Expect 7 or more food and drink tastings, including pho, bun cha, spring rolls, banh mi, sweet soup, and coffee. Guides such as Ha, Emily, and Chip adjust the menu for allergies, diets, and dishes you have already tried.

“We really loved the food tour with Emily. The meals were tasty and the atmosphere very nice. We were a small group but that made it all the better. Would really recommend this tour with Emily. We could ask all the questions and had intereresting conversations. She even left us her number so we could text her during our remaining time in Hanoi for more tips. Thank you!”

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2.Eat Like a Local: Hanoi Street Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 841 reviews · from $29Top rated

Start at Dong Xuan Market and follow an English-speaking local guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for five food stops. Try banh mi, banh cuon, bun cha, nem chua, seasonal fruit, and egg coffee. Guides such as Cuong, Chin, Tam, Lee, and Tommy are praised for clear explanations and friendly company. Morning, evening, and private options are available.

“We had a wonderful guide on 11/20/18 unfortunately we can’t remember his name. He shared lots of information about Hanoi and was full of energy. He even showed us how to use grab instead of using a taxi. Thank you for a great tour.”

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3.The 10 Tastings of Hanoi With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $78

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private local host and sample 10 foods and drinks, including pho rolls, shrimp pastry, bun cha, banh mi, fruit dessert, and egg coffee. Guides such as Lien, Jessica, Há, Leanne, and Annie have led this tour. Vegetarian and dietary alternatives are available.

“Traveling with my husband, sister, and brother-in-law, we didn’t know what to expect from the food tour. I am so glad we booked the tour on our first day in Hanoi with Lien. She was charming, personable, knowledgeable, and her selection waRead more”

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4.Cook Like a Local: Your Personalized Vietnamese Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $50

Meet at Gioan Cooking Class in Hoi An for a private, three-hour Vietnamese food lesson with instructor Vina. Visit a local market, learn how to choose produce, meat, seafood, herbs, noodles, and spices, then cook and eat your dishes. The class can suit different schedules and may include hotel pickup, but confirm transport when booking.

“Not just a cooking class, singing and lots of fun. Food was delicious, looking forward to trying it when we get home.”

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5.Eat like a local with a local – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 3 hours

Follow an English-speaking local guide through central Hue for three hours of food, stories, and everyday city life. You may try seven signature Hue dishes, with some outings offering around ten tasting portions, plus Vietnamese coffee, a pastry, or beer. Ruby, Bôn, Rose, Thanh, and Linh have led recent tours.

“Linh is super knowledgeable about the food Hue and made the experience really enjoyable with his liveliness. Highly recommend!”

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6.Ho Chi Minh: Street Food & Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3h 30m · from $20Best value

Spend 210 minutes exploring Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike or private car with an English-speaking student guide. Taste street food, visit Ho Thi Ky Food Street and the city’s largest flower market, then eat in an old apartment complex. Guides such as Kenny, Kuinh, Grace, and Cary are praised for safe driving, clear English, and personal city insight.

“Our guide was incredible – super enthusiastic and shared so much interesting information about the city and its amazing food scene. Every dish we tried was a highlight, guide made for a truly memorable day.”

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7.Hue: Night Street Food Tour by Cyclo with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · from $48

Spend four hours tasting Hue specialties by cyclo, with stops for banh beo, nem lui, banh khoai, com hen, bun bo Hue, and che. An English-speaking guide such as Minh, Linh, Chamie, or Chum explains the food and local customs. Hotel pickup, food, water, and rain protection are included.

“I had an amazing food tour in Hue! I’m so glad I booked it because I probably wouldn’t have tried this food otherwise. Linh is an excellent guide who explained Hue’s food culture in great detail and was very considerate of my celiac disease. The cyclo ride was also a fantastic experience, and my driver made sure I didn’t get too wet in the rain. A food tour with Linh is definitely a must if you want to try something different in Hue!”

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8.Hanoi: Walking Street Food Tour & Train Street w/Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide such as Minh, Dang, Duc, or Lucky. Try six or seven Vietnamese dishes, including bún chả, bánh cuốn, pho, dessert, and egg coffee, with vegetarian options available. The tour ends at iconic Train Street or a convenient drop-off point.

“Great tour, thank you very much. Great start to our trip in Vietnam, good knowledge on food, culture, history and buildings.”

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9.Eat Like a Local – Hoi An Evening Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Meet local guide Trung, Hai, or Tom at 08 Hoàng Diệu for a 150-minute walking food tour through Hoi An Ancient Town. Sample 5 to 6 local dishes such as cao lầu, chicken rice, pork skewers, bánh mì, and black sesame dessert, with drinks, cultural stories, and restaurant tips included.

“Tom (Thung) was super friendly and informative about both the food and local history. Great selection of venues and dishes and the time passed so quickly because it was fun and well organsied. Highly recommend.”

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