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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Vietnam

24 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Old quarters here are built for feet and hostile to everything else. The 15 walks below cover Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Saigon, priced by length, with the ones that run after dark marked.

Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Bo la lot and local noodle dishes
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

1.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend four private hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide such as Aaron, Anna, Vejo, Harry, or Thuy. Ride by taxi to districts beyond the tourist center, then walk between food stops for banh xeo, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, desserts, beer, and rice wine. Pickup is offered in selected central districts.

“A really great evening out in Saigon. We got to visit restaurants that we would never otherwise have visited. Anna was a brilliant guide with lots of information about the different food we we trying. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Saigon”

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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour - What you are likely to eat
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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

2.[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,163 reviews · from $14

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for three hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Ethan, Sarah, April, or Huy. Stop for bun cha, dry pho, banh mi, spring rolls, sticky rice with ice cream, and egg coffee. Choose an option with Train Street, where you can enjoy a drink while waiting for the train.

“The guide was good and enthusiastic. However, he told risqué jokes about Nazis and another offfensive gay meme about the meaning of BBC. He needs to realize that over familiarity of this nature does not play. well. He was otherwise excellent”

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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market: a change of scenery between bites
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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

3.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Saigon Vibes takes you beyond District 1 for 10 Vietnamese tastings, Saigon beer, and a 2.5-kilometer walk through Districts 3, 10, and 5. Guides such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, and Ted lead the way, with taxi rides and hotel pickup included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“We had a fabulous night walking around the streets of Saigon with our foodie guide Jack! Jack was very friendly, knowledgeable, articulate and kept us safe on the street with the crazy traffic! We were able to taste many amazing deliRead more”

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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City - Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

4.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews

Spend 3 to 5 hours with a private student guide such as Huyen, Hanni, Anna, or Flora, shaping your Hanoi walk around your interests. Expect hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, major sights, local history, street-level advice, and help crossing busy roads. Entry fees, food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the temples and mausoleum and such. Also need enough cash for your guests and guide for the attractions. Most of the temples and mausoleum only take cash”

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Hanoi: Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour - Pho, with help ordering and eating it properly
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Hanoi: Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour

5.Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,165 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $15

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking local guide such as Lucy, Kira, or Daniel, stopping for about five Vietnamese dishes, a drink, dessert, and egg coffee. You’ll eat bun cha, pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream, with vegetarian and allergy-friendly options available by request. A traditional dance show may also be included.

“The whole tour was amazing. Mona was wonderful and went above and beyond for us. I am a fussy vegetarian and my Husband is a meat eater and the food we ate at every stop was delicious! Mona was the absolute best. I highly recommend this tour and Mona as the guide.”

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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie - Meeting your guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

6.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · from $36

Start at your Old Quarter hotel with a private foodie guide such as Minh, Bao, Mai, or Linh. Over three hours, sample about ten Vietnamese dishes at street stalls and family-run eateries, then finish with Hanoi egg coffee at the original Cafe Giảng. Your guide can adjust the menu for vegetarian, vegan, kosher, or gluten-free diets.

“I enjoyed an amazing private food tour with the best guide (Linh) I could of wished for. Linh was friendly, considerate, professional and very knowledgeable of all aspects of the food scene and the city in general. She tailored the tour to suit my specific interests ensuring I got the maximum experience and enjoyment out of the tour. This food tour was the highlight of my trip to Hanoi and I would highly recommend it, especially with Linh.”

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Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour - First bowl: dry chicken pho with a family recipe
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Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

7.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Khan, Chris, Olaf, or Penelope, stopping for dry chicken pho, crispy eel glass noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee. The tour stays close to local food culture and can include a water puppet show, Train Street visit, or foot spa depending on the option you book.

“Justin was an awesome guide. He explained all the dishes, got us safely across the streets and taught us about the history of the food.”

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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit - Banh mi with pork, chicken, or egg
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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

8.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18

Spend three to four hours tasting Hanoi favorites with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sarah, Chloe, or Stella. Try bun cha, spring rolls, banh mi, pho, and sticky rice ice cream, then continue to Train Street for one included drink and a close view of the passing train. Old Quarter pickup may be available.

“Excellent food tour with our guide Sarah, we tried lots of different foods and she was a lot of fun and full of information. Her English was perfect and she was very informative. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi”

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Ha Noi Walking Food Tour, Non Vegetarian,Vegan, vegetarian Option - Stop 2: The night market and Hanoi after dark
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Ha Noi Walking Food Tour, Non Vegetarian,Vegan, vegetarian Option

9.Ha Noi Walking Food Tour, Non Vegetarian,Vegan, vegetarian Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · from $38

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Ella, Anna, Bo, or Rosie, stopping at 7 to 10 food spots in about 2.5 hours. Try pho, bun cha, banh cuon, egg coffee, sticky rice, and seasonal dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, non-vegetarian, and kosher options available by request. Hotel pickup is offered.

“Our guide Bo was really great. He knows plenty of the history of Hanoi. The food he had chosen was excellent and there was plenty.”

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Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking - Local beer, dessert, and the famous egg coffee
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Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

10.Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 830 reviews · from $28

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide for about three hours, stopping for 6 to 8 street-food tastings, local beer, dessert, and famous egg coffee. Guides such as Thao, Jenny, and Helen have led this small-group experience. Expect busy lanes, casual seating, unusual dishes, and a maximum of 15 people.

“Jenny was a wonderful tour guide, and felt very safe walking around the streets trying out the different things. Can’t say I liked all the foods, but I did try them all! Was a small group and we all got along well. I would highly recommend and a great was to see and know area a little better! I love Hanoi!”

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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options - Adding the Perfume River boat ride
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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

11.Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 732 reviews · from $7

Choose a 2.5-hour guided walk through Hue’s Imperial City and Forbidden City, or extend the day by car or motorbike to royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and more. Guides such as Duy, Ha, Hung, Nhi, and Nhien explain royal customs, architecture, and Vietnamese history in clear English.

“Our tour guide was awesome! So knowledgeable and easy to understand. We really enjoyed the Imperial City and the Dragon Boat ride was a great addition to the tour. Would highly recommend this tour…bring lots of water!”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - White rose dumplings, banh mi, and the food that defines Hoi An
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

12.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm for a small-group walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. Taste banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and a four-course local dinner, then play bingo or a folk game and take a 15-minute lantern boat ride. Guides may include Emma, Jackie, Nancy, Quin, or Vu.

“Excellent food tour… stuffed with goodness at the end… also our guide, Vu, was friendly, enthusiastic, and informative… we wanna go again!”

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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide - Entering the Ancient House near Silver Street
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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

13.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local student guide for three to four hours. You’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, an old Vietnamese house, Kim Ngan Temple, and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Guides such as Mia, Quang, Louisa, David, and Moon tailor the route to your interests, with hotel pickup and drop-off included within the Old Quarter.

“We had a great time with Ryan who took us to excellent places. The train street is a unique experience!”

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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local - The Japanese Covered Bridge and its famous setting
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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

14.Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $9

Spend about three hours walking Hoi An with a local guide such as Kun, Trang, Anh, or Minh. Visit the Japanese Culture Gallery, Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, traditional arts theatre, and central market. Expect history, architecture, local tips, herbal tea, and a group of no more than 10.

“Lots of interesting explanations and fun! You get a few little tasters also. Our guide was very nice.”

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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street - Starting at 44 P. Hàng Bông
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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

15.Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · from $38

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide and taste bun cha, pho, banh xeo, banh mi, salad, and other local dishes. Then visit Train Street for egg coffee or another included drink and watch the train pass close by. Groups are limited to eight, with guides such as Ivan, Benny, Henry, and Tom.

“I had an amazing time on this walking food tour. I booked solo and was paired with another couple, which worked out perfectly and made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great mix of local spoRead more”

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