HALF DAY – FOOD TOUR HANOI

• MOTORBIKE TOUR: After being picked up from the hotel, our tour guide will give you a brief guide on how to sit safely in the back of the car + your itinerary for the day, then drive to visit.

• BICYCLE TOUR: After being picked up from the hotel, we will take you to the bike park to choose a bike + instructions on how to use a bike, how to cross the street… then cycle to visit.

1. LONG BIEN BRIDGE - Built from 1899 to 1902, with a length of 1.68 km (1.04 miles), this is one of the longest bridges in Asia (at that time) and is now one of the famous historical sites of Hanoi.
2. Ride a bike/cycle for about 10 km and you will arrive at Bat Trang Pottery Village.
3. Have fun making your own pottery products. This is an interesting pottery making experience, you can make a small gift for your family, friends or yourself
4. Walk around the ancient village of Bat Trang to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the most famous pottery village in Northern Vietnam and visit the beautiful alley leading to the workshops to see how porcelain is made.
5. Visit the 200-year-old Bau Co Kiln to learn how people fire their products.
6. Shop at Bat Trang pottery market
7. Cycling/cycling back to Hanoi Old Quarter

RETURN TO HANOI OLD QUARTER

•  Driver & Motorbike & Helmet
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•  Bicycle (cycling tour available)
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• Enthusiastic and professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Pick-up service at hotel/pick-up point in the Old Quarter area.
• 2 bottles of water

• Other food and drinks (not mentioned in the inclusions)
• Tips for tour guide

• Free for children from 1-3 years old (sharing a motorbike with an adult)
• Children from 4-6 years old are charged 50% of the adult price if sharing a motorbike with an adult
• 100% price for children from 4-6 years old if a private driver is required
• Children from 7 years old and above are charged 100% of the adult price.

• Tour price applies 100% of adult price for children participating in this tour.

• FOR MOTORBIKE TOUR: After being picked up from your hotel, our tour guide will give you a brief guide on how to sit safely on the back of the motorbike + your tour itinerary for the day, then drive to visit
• FOR BICYCLE TOUR: After being picked up from your hotel, we will take you to our bike park to choose a bike + brief instructions on how to use the bike, how to cross the road… then cycle to visit

1. BANANA ISLAND (ONLY ON DAY TOUR) where you will have a chance to see banana forests, fruit farms, vegetable farms and visit the floating village.
2. LONG BIEN BRIDGE - Built from 1899 to 1902, 1.68 km (1.04 miles) long, it was one of the longest bridges in Asia (at that time). The bridge was built by Gustavo Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower. The bridge is also known as the Love Bridge. (Dating Bridge). This is a unique bridge in Vietnam, the only place in Vietnam where we drive on the left.
3. COUNTRYSIDE: Visit Rice-Field, Vietnam is the second largest rice exporter in the world. Therefore, they grow a lot of rice in the countryside. It is wonderful to drive through the rice fields, with beautiful scenery, pleasant aroma from jasmine rice.
4. CO LOA Citadel: The ancient capital of Vietnam was then called Au Lac. The citadel is located in Dong Anh district, 17 km north of Hanoi Old Quarter, along the Red River. Many relics of the Bronze Age, Phung Nguyen culture and Dong Son culture have been found in Co Loa, although it was later established as the capital of the Au Lac Kingdom in the 3rd century. It is possible that this was the first political center of Vietnamese civilization. Have some drinks and chat with the locals about the history.
5. LUNCH/DINNER: After visiting the ancient capital of Vietnam, we will return to the city center then enjoy 01 traditional Vietnamese dish at a local restaurant. (If you are vegetarian, please inform in advance).
6. RETURN: After lunch or dinner, we will take you back to the hotel and end the tour!

• WITH BICYCLE TOUR: We cycle back to the bike park to return the bike and are taken back to the hotel by motorbike.
• WITH MOTORBIKE TOUR: we will take you back to the Hotel, then end the tour.

• An English speaking guide and a skilled driver
• Pure water
• Helmets (mandatory)
• 2 bottles of water
• Bicycle tour for bicycles
• Entrance fees for this tour
• Food (1 Vietnamese dish)

• Guests' personal expenses
• Group tips (recommended)

• Free for children from 1-3 years old (sharing a motorbike with an adult)
• Children from 4-6 years old are charged 50% of the adult price if sharing a motorbike with an adult
• 100% for children from 4-6 years old if a private driver is needed
• Children from 7 years old and above are charged 100% of the adult fare.

• According to Vietnamese law, a maximum of 1 passenger is allowed to sit behind a motorbike.
• Please provide your height and weight before the tour so we can serve you better

• We will pick you up at your hotel by cyclo then take you on a 40-minute tour around Hanoi Old Quarter without a guide. We may pass by some places such as: Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Cathedral and some places in the Old Quarter.
• Visitors will have the opportunity to relax on this unique means of transport, take photos…
• Arrive at the meeting point to join the street food tour.

• The tour guide will take you to eat at many corners, alleys, and unique restaurants of the Old Quarter that you might miss if you go alone to try many street foods and drinks such as: Bun Cha, Nom. Dried Beef (Pho bo, ga kho), Bun oc (Bun oc), Banh cuon (Banh trang cuon), Banh goi (Banh goi), Nem ran (Cha gio), Banh tom (Banh bao tom), Banh ngot My (Vietnamese bread), Che (Che (Sweet dessert), Banh bao (Vietnamese bun), Banh khoai, banana (Sweet potato, Banana cake), Hoa qua tram (Shaken fruit), Bia hoi (Fresh beer), Tra da (Iced tea), Cafe cuon (Egg coffee)…….
• Drop off at Spa located in Hanoi Old Quarter

• 60-minute foot massage at a clean spa + good technique in Hanoi Old Quarter
• The tour ends here, then the Spa staff will show you the way back to the hotel or help you call a taxi.

• Pick up at your hotel or meeting point located in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter (Applicable only)
• Quick Vietnamese greeting lesson.
• The tour guide will discuss any food allergies before the tour starts and introduce you to Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese (Hanoi) history, culture during the tour.
• The tour guide will take you to eat and drink at many corners, alleys, and unique restaurants of the Old Quarter that you might miss if you go alone to try many street foods and drinks such as: Bun Cha, Pho Bo, Ga (Beef noodle soup, chicken noodle soup), Bun Oc (Snail noodle soup), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), Banh Goi (Goi Bao), Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls), Banh Tom (Shrimp Dumplings), Banh My (Vietnamese Bread), Che (Sweet Dessert), Banh Bao (Vietnamese Dumplings), Banh Khoai, Chuoi (Sweet Potato, Banana Cake), Mixed Fruit (Mixed Fresh Fruit), Bia Hoi (Fresh Beer), Tra Da (Iced Tea), Cafe Trung (Egg Coffee)…….
• The tour ends at Chinatown or any place convenient for you to return, then the tour guide will show you how to get back to your hotel/hostel if there are more than 2 groups on the tour, otherwise we will take you back to your hotel.

• 5-8 suggested dishes + mineral water, 1 can of beer + Egg coffee
• Enthusiastic and experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Pick-up and drop-off service at/from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Helmet + driver (for motorbike tour)

• Tips for tour guide (recommended)
• Other drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses: Shopping, buying souvenirs.

• When booking this tour, you will not mind sharing food with others in the group or eating at local restaurants (some restaurants are even located on the sidewalk).

• Free for children under 4 years old.
• Children from 4-6 years old are charged 50% of adult price.
• Children from 7 years old and above are charged 100% of adult price.

• Pick up at your hotel or meeting point located in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter (Applicable only)
• Quick Vietnamese greeting lesson.
• The tour guide will discuss any food allergies before the tour starts and introduce you to Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese (Hanoi) history, culture during the tour.
• The tour guide will take you to eat and drink at many corners, alleys, and unique restaurants of the Old Quarter that you might miss if you go alone to try many street foods and drinks such as: Bun Cha, Pho Bo, Ga (Beef noodle soup, chicken noodle soup), Bun Oc (Snail noodle soup), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), Banh Goi (Goi Bao), Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls), Banh Tom (Shrimp Dumplings), Banh My (Vietnamese Bread), Che (Sweet Dessert), Banh Bao (Vietnamese Dumplings), Banh Khoai, Chuoi (Sweet Potato, Banana Cake), Mixed Fruit (Mixed Fresh Fruit), Bia Hoi (Fresh Beer), Tra Da (Iced Tea), Cafe Trung (Egg Coffee)…….
• The tour ends at Chinatown or any place convenient for you to return, then the tour guide will show you how to get back to your hotel/hostel if there are more than 2 groups on the tour, otherwise we will take you back to your hotel.

• 5-8 suggested dishes + mineral water, 1 can of beer + Egg coffee
• Enthusiastic and experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Pick-up and drop-off service at/from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Helmet + driver (for motorbike tour)

• Tips for tour guide (recommended)
• Other drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses: Shopping, buying souvenirs.

• When booking this tour, you will not mind sharing food with others in the group or eating at local restaurants (some restaurants are even located on the sidewalk).

• Free for children under 4 years old.
• Children from 4-6 years old are charged 50% of adult price.
• Children from 7 years old and above are charged 100% of adult price.

PICK UP

From hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter by foot/motorbike from 7:30 AM / 1:00 PM

WELCOME DRINK

Instant tea/coffee/water is available at our restaurant.

CHEF INTRODUCES 3 DISHES

To cook + provide additional egg coffee/egg beer + give you instructions on ingredients.

LEARN SOME BASIC VIETNAMESE SENTENCES

To communicate with local vendors. For example: How to bargain? How to greet someone in Vietnam? How much does it cost? …

GO SHOPPING AT THE LOCAL MARKET

Guide to buying all the ingredients according to the instructions.

LEARN TO COOK

ENJOY YOUR COOKED DISH

RECEIVE CERTIFICATE

MENU:

• “Cà Phe Trung”: Local filtered whipped egg coffee is the inspiration of Hanoians
• “Bia Trung”: Whipped egg beer is the inspiration of Hanoians who love the taste of whipped egg beer. It sounds strange but it is worth a try.

• “BUN CHA”: - Grilled pork belly in rich fish sauce. Served with fresh rice noodles and local herbs.
• “PHO BO HA NOI” - Beef noodle soup, Hanoi style
• “PHO GA HA NOI” - Chicken noodle soup, Hanoi style
• “NEM RAN HA NOI” - Traditional spring rolls with minced pork.
• “PHO CUON HA NOI” - Fresh rice rolls with beef and fresh local herbs.
• “NOM GA HOA CHUOI” - Chicken banana flower salad
• “GA XAO SA OT” - Chicken stir-fried with lemongrass and chili. Served with white rice.
• “PHO CHIEN PHONG BO” - Crispy noodles with stir-fried beef and improved

• “NOM HOA CHUOI CHAY” - Banana flower salad
• “NAM HAP XA” - Steamed mushrooms
• “PHO CHIEN PHONG RAU CU” - Stir-fried noodles with vegetables
• “NEM RAN VEGETARIAN” - Crispy spring rolls with vegetables
• “PHO NUOC VEGETARIAN” - Vegetarian Pho Binh
• “DAU HU SOT ME” - Crispy tofu, tamarind sauce.

• Free for children aged 1-3.
• Children aged 4-6 are charged 50% of adult fare.
• Children aged 7 and above are charged 100% of adult fare.

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel (only located in Hanoi Old Quarter) by foot or motorbike.
• 3-course cooking lesson + coffee/egg beer mixing lesson
• Steamed rice to accompany your cooked dishes

• Drinks
• Anything mentioned above