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Viet Nam

The Flavors of Hanoi: A Day of Culinary Journey

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Tour Itinerary

Morning - Start Your Journey
Morning - Start Your Journey

Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel.

08:30: Your guide will pick you up from downtown Hanoi to begin your culinary adventure. Our first stop is a journey on foot through hidden lanes and a bustling wet market. Your guide will introduce you to local vendors and the fascinating food culture that defines Hanoi, explaining the fresh herbs, spices, and tropical fruits that form the foundation of local cuisine.

Along the way, we'll sample morning delicacies that locals enjoy to start their day, such as:

  • Pho Bo (beef noodle soup)
  • Banh Cuon (steamed rice rolls)
  • Xoi (sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves)

Next, we head to a traditional cooking venue for a hands-on class. Guided by an expert chef, you will learn the techniques to prepare Vietnamese specialties like spring rolls, caramelized pork, or green papaya salad.

Afternoon
Afternoon

Lunch.

Enjoy the delicious meal that you have personally prepared. Your creations will be accompanied by local side dishes and traditional dips, making for a truly satisfying and authentic dining experience.

After lunch, our food journey continues with a guided street food tour around the Old Quarter. Discover the flavors that make Hanoi famous as you sample:

  • Crispy banh mi sandwiches, savory pancakes, grilled skewers
  • The iconic bun cha – a dish once enjoyed by President Obama.

We'll then stop by a local café to experience a Hanoi institution. Choose between Vietnam’s unique egg coffee or a refreshing iced tea while you relax and watch the vibrant street life unfold around you.

Late Afternoon / Evening
Late Afternoon / Evening

Conclude your day with an optional tasting experience:

  • For those with a sweet tooth, try traditional desserts such as chè (sweet soups) or fresh tropical fruit.
  • Alternatively, enjoy a local beer tasting at a small corner pub, a favorite gathering spot for Hanoians.

Around 17:30: You will be returned to your hotel, bringing with you not only a satisfied palate but also treasured culinary knowledge and authentic memories of Hanoi’s vibrant food culture.

Tour Highlights

  • Stroll through hidden alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and sample authentic street food dishes loved by locals.
  • Visit bustling local markets to explore exotic ingredients, fresh herbs, and unique spices.
  • Learn Vietnamese cooking techniques in a professional yet homely cooking class led by expert chefs.
  • Prepare and enjoy your own Vietnamese dishes, paired with traditional dipping sauces.
  • Taste the legendary Vietnamese egg coffee or a refreshing local beer at a cozy café.
  • Gain insights into the cultural stories behind each dish, discovering why food is at the heart of Vietnamese identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Note:
  • For any modification of itinerary, the prices can be revised.
  • Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so.
  • If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
  • Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in the public places like a temple, pagoda, HCM mausoleum
  • Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cell phone or camera, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
  • The rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
  • Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax and sightseeing fee increases and USD currency fluctuations.

Durations

one day package

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