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This is more than a food tour — it’s a hands-on cultural journey into Hanoi’s Subsidy Era (1976–1986), told through food, stories, and immersive spaces. Instead of just tasting dishes, guests actively roll spring rolls, brew iconic Vietnamese coffee, and enjoy simple subsidy-era snacks that reflect a time of scarcity and creativity.
What makes this experience truly special is the use of exclusive mini tram cars, each curated as a moving mini-museum with different layers of Hanoi’s past
Beyond the trams, the tour connects food with real local life through visits to Tran Quoc Pagoda, local markets, and the Truc Bach area, offering insight into how people lived, worshipped, and found resilience during challenging times.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore vintage trams filled with Subsidy-Era artifacts and stories.
- Taste 1920-style Phở, spring rolls, and classic Subsidy-Era snacks.
- Enjoy egg coffee inside the tram museum
- Walk through hidden sites revealing Hanoi’s forgotten Subsidy-Era history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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- Begin your journey at the solemn Quán Thánh Temple, an ancient Taoist site. After this, you will board a series of specialized tram cars, effectively a Heritage Time Machine, designed to rewind you directly to the challenging yet deeply nostalgic Subsidy Era of Hanoi. Each carriage is a mini-museum and a vessel of culture, food, and heritage. Across these uniquely themed stops, you will actively discover fascinating stories about the city's unique history, resilient art, and day-to-day lifestyle during those pivotal years.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Chua Tran Quoc
Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda and gain more insights about Vietnam’s Buddhist traditions, ancient architectural symbolism, and the pagoda’s unique role in shaping the spiritual life of the capital.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Learn the powerful history of how Hanoi's military at John McCain Memorial — a profound reminder of the Vietnamese resilience and the human cost of war.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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- Pho Carriage: Savor an authentic bowl of Northern Pho with crispy fried dough sticks in a nostalgic space with a lively noodles map. - Kitchen Carriage: Sip iced tea and taste retro sweets with peanut candy once beloved in the 1980s. - Rice Carriage: Enjoy a heartwarming subsidy-era meal featuring signature spring rolls made by yourself. - Coffee Carriage: Try your hand at making signature Vietnamese coffee: Egg Coffee or Salt Coffee
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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- Capture classic memories at two retro photobooth themes: The Traditional Hanoi Weeding setting and the Subsidy-Era Tailor Shop - Visit a typical house from the subsidy period, filled with vintage memories. - Watch a short documentary film featuring authentic footage of Hanoi’s daily life in the 1970s–1980s. - Explore the vibrant local life with a visit to Chau Long Market.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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