Vegan and Halal Food Tour with a Local Guide

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience offers a different way to explore Hanoi’s street food scene. Instead of focusing on meat-heavy dishes, the tour highlights Vietnam’s naturally plant-based cuisine along a carefully curated route through the Old Quarter.

All food stops are selected to provide a pork-free and alcohol-free experience, making the tour suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and halal-friendly travelers who want to enjoy local food with confidence.

Rather than visiting tourist-oriented spots, the tour focuses on local street vendors and everyday dishes that residents eat regularly. Along the way, your guide shares insights into Hanoi’s food culture, Buddhist culinary traditions, and daily life in the Old Quarter.

With a small-group format and a relaxed walking pace, this tour combines authentic flavors, cultural context, and mindful dining in one easy and accessible experience.

What's Included

A guided walking experience through the lively streets and hidden alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A friendly local guide who introduces you to Hanoi’s street food culture
A curated, pork-free and alcohol-free food route designed for peace of mind
Seven carefully selected vegan & halal-friendly tastings.
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Extra food or drinks beyond the tastings listed
Tips or gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will contact you before the tour.

OR
Meeting point

Meet your local guide on Tạ Hiện Walking Street, one of Hanoi’s most vibrant pedestrian areas. After a brief introduction to Vietnamese street food culture and vegan/halal-friendly dining, the walking tour begins.

End point

After having the best time ever, we'll be ending the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your local guide on Tạ Hiện Walking Street, one of Hanoi’s most vibrant pedestrian areas. After a brief introduction to Vietnamese street food culture and vegan/halal-friendly dining, the walking tour begins.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy a traditional Hanoi breakfast dish prepared in a vegan version. Sticky rice is served with mung beans and crispy fried shallots, offering a simple and authentic introduction to local flavors.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop at a local juice stand to taste freshly pressed sugarcane juice. Naturally sweet and refreshing, this drink is popular with locals and suitable for vegan and halal-friendly diets.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Taste a plant-based version of Vietnam’s most iconic noodle soup. This vegan phở is prepared with vegetable broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and tofu or mushrooms.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Sample translucent tapioca dumplings filled with mushrooms and herbs. This vegan dish is a halal-friendly alternative to the traditional street foods commonly found in this area.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Watch delicate rice sheets being steamed and rolled by hand. These soft rice rolls are filled with mushrooms and topped with crispy shallots, then served with a light vegan dipping sauce.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Taste Vietnam’s famous baguette sandwich in a fully plant-based version. The bánh mì is filled with tofu or mushrooms, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and chili.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    End the tour with a vegan and halal-friendly twist on Hanoi’s signature dish. Enjoy vermicelli noodles with grilled tofu, fresh herbs, and crispy vegan spring rolls.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Foodprint Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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