Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show
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Is Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show worth booking?
Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show is a 3.5-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $23 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (6)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $23 per person
If you are a little worried about eating food in the old Quarter in Hanoi, this is an absolute must. With hundreds of food vendors in this area, it's difficult to know which are good to enjoy. Your guide will help you ma
What you get
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- English -peaking guide
- Meals
- 1 bottle of water, coffee or beer
About this experience
If you are a little worried about eating food in the old Quarter in Hanoi, this is an absolute must. With hundreds of food vendors in this area, it's difficult to know which are good to enjoy. Your guide will help you make the right choices. - Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street - Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture - Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake - Enjoy the water puppet show
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- English -peaking guide
- Meals
- 1 bottle of water, coffee or beer
Not included
- Gratuities
- All other drinks
- Extra food portions
- Tips for local guide
What you'll see and do
Street Food Tours Hanoi
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. You will watch as it is made and taste some particular dishes (The company can customize vegetarian food or something for other special requirements). The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times. Each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact. It can be very difficult to find local food on your own in the hidden alleys or sidewalks, 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 provide 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.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Street Food Tours Hanoi
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Pick-up at your hotel in old quarter or at 24 au trieu Street (next to Cathedral)
- Departure Time: 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
- Drop off location: Water Pupet Theater by the side of Hoan Kiem Lake
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Hanoi Food Tour!
Jewel was a great person to show us around Hanoi's food scene. The water puppet show was really fun. Highly recommend.
via Viator
Best food walking tour
Long was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and experienced. The food was delicious, highly recommended this tour
via Viator
Disorganized and disappointing
This was (sadly) my first poor experience with a Vietnam tour or anything I've booked thru Viator in any country. My pickup was late and disorganized and needed me to tell them multiple times where I was. The first half of the food was not street food but was some cooking school that served us their own "version" of pho - which didn't have any broth at all, so really wasn't pho in fact. The "walking tour" was definitely walking but I wouldn't call it a tour- we got basically no information about anything but just walked silently behind a guide. The street food we did have was fine (in my personal opinion) but not great - I had better banh mi for example from several other places during my trip so far. Some of the places we went to they clearly hadn't prepared in advance and there wasn't a table for the group. And to top it all off, they didn't have tickets for the water puppet show and didn't tell me that until after the tour started. Then they refunded me 100,000 vnd to make up for not having water puppet show tickets - except those tickets START at 150,000 according to the website. All in all very disappointing and the only bright spot was that our guide was nice and calm and clearly just trying his best.
via Viator
Amazing tour!
This was a very informative and fun tour. The guide, Sarah, was really great. Personable and knowledgable. She was very fun to be with and took us to interesting, authentic places. I also really enjoyed the other traveler. It was a wonderful introduction to Hanoi and Viet Nam. Sarah told us about the food and the culture. I learned a lot. She is born to be a tour guide.
via Viator
Friendly guide
Puppet show was excellent and Hannah our guide took good care of us and explained what we ate and helped us understand eat dish we were eating!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $23 to $30
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show cost?
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Prices start at $23 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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