Your guide will pick you up from your hotel, then begin a walking tour of the Old Quarter’s "36 streets" to visit renowned family-run food businesses or local stalls, restaurants, and shops where people trade each day. You will see and taste a selection of special dishes (vegetarian food and special requests can be accommodated)

Hà Nội’s Old Quarter is over a thousand years old and still retains much of its historic character. Each street was once the exclusive domain of a particular trade guild, resulting in streets devoted to blacksmiths, silversmiths, paper shops, tombstone makers, and more. The Old Quarter originally had only 36 streets, but today it has more than 50. Many of the streets are short and the area is fairly compact.

Some local dishes can be very difficult to find on your own in hidden alleys or tucked-away pavement spots. The easiest way to discover them is to join Awesome Travel on this special tour and learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people, and language.

All in all, Food on Foot gives you a unique opportunity to try the food enjoyed by local Hà Nội residents. We ensure that food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable place for tastings. The benefits also go back to vendors, restaurants, and families because we buy directly from them.

Your guide will take you to enjoy Water Puppetry, a unique form of the ancient Asian puppetry tradition and a Vietnamese custom dating back to the 11th century. Supported by large wooden rods placed beneath the water and controlled by experienced puppeteers, the wooden puppets appear to dance across the surface while telling folk stories. It is entertaining and suitable for all audiences.