The 10 Best Beer Tastings & Tours in Hanoi, Vietnam

May 19, 2021 Sheron Bogner

The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
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1. 1.5-Hour Hanoi Chau Long Market Tour with Lunch

44 Châu Long, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam Hanoi Cooking Centre
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Experience a traditional Vietnamese wet market culture. Accompanied by a chef from the Hanoi Cooking Centre, discover the unique ingredients, seasonal produce, and exotic spices used in Vietnamese cooking. Then head back to the center for a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner with one complimentary drink. This is a great opportunity to do more than just have a meal if your schedule is tight and time is limited.

Inclusions: 3-course lunch, Local guide, One drink (ID required)

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks available from the menu at an extra charge, payable in local currency or credit cards, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By jpnevins

Because of Covid-19 I had a private cooking class. My instructor was really great! We first went to the local market to see what is normal in an everyday Vietnamese food market. There were some fruits and vegetables I had never seen before. Once we were back in the kitchen I made 4 dishes. His instructions were very helpful and it was fun. For one person this was a lot of food to eat but it was delicious. I got a cookbook to take home and I hope to make some of the recipes soon!

2. The Original Craft Beer tour of Hanoi

A Taste of Hanoi
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tour Details: • Start Time: 4 pm • Finish Time: Approx 9pm depending upon Hanoi traffic • Meeting Place: Pick-up from your hotel in the old quarter • When: Monday - Sunday, Starting at 4:00pm- 9:00pm approx depending upon traffic conditions • Transport: Our mode of travel will be in a minibus for the tour. We will be doing some very light walking from the bus to the craft beer venues.  • Inclusions: Out on the tour we will be able to taste three amazing craft beers at each stop that we go to. We will go to a total of 4 stops for a grand total of 12 craft beers during our tour. We will also include finger foods along the way. There is a vegetarian option as well, must be requested in advance. English-speaking guide. Pick up and drop off by minibus, from your hotel in old town • We ask for a minimum of 3 people for this tour to be booked.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Food tasting, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Paolis98

This is my third (#3) walking food tour with A Taste of Hanoi. I keep coming back to them because they are easy to communicate and work with. This is, however, the first KIDS food tour I've been on (and that they might have done). Brian was so flexible and quick to respond to my million questions and messages. We, the parents on the previous tour, had this idea about a kid focused food tour, pitched to the ATOH team and they ran with it. They kept kids safety at the forefront of our tour and designed it around easy and safe walking paths. It was a healthy helping of food tour and educational tour, feeding mind and body. We visited the Ba Dinh Square complex, Quan Than Temple and wrapped up with a wonderful family style dinner at a hidden gem of a restaurant. Overall, wonderful experience.

3. Hanoi After Dark: Private Street food, Drinks & Stories Tour

St. Joseph's Cathedral, 40 Nhà Chung, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Withlocals
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Get ready to experience Hanoi at night in a unique way! Be mesmerised by the lights after sunset, savour Hanoians’ favourite street food and explore hard-to-find secret spots. On this private 2 hours tour, you’ll enjoy the after-hours of Hanoi in a very local style. Ready to take in the good vibes?

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, 2 alcoholic drinks: beer, Meals

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food and drinks

Reviewed By Guanajuato26

Hoa’s Village was only 7 miles away but about 25 minutes by motorcycle and she encouraged me to meet her there. I booked my first grab motorcycle with a little bit of help from the hotel staff. With my green helmet and mask on, I claimed on board and off we went. I noticed Hoa right away at the market and she's definitely a professional and classy young independent woman. I already I like her a lot with her beautiful smile and welcoming words. She was raised in middle Vietnam, lived a third of her life in Ho Chi Minh and now has finished living a third of her life in Hanoi working. She is a facilitator for groups of travelers who travel to Hanoi and are engaged in programs. Smart and curious and definitely loving her country, she is the perfect guide for me today. I have paid for two hours but she encourages me to stay with her as we share cultures and visions and examples of how we live our lives which are parallel in many ways. She provides and insightful views of her village that are charming, informative through her lens and I treasure her for her generousity. At the close of a memorablel adventure, With several big hugs, I say goodbye to Hoa but I will never forget her.

4. Hanoi Food Private Tour

Swallow Travel
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HIGHLIGHTS ► Enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine ► Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling Hanoi Old Quarter ► Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture ► Friendly and enthusiasm private tour guide ► Hygiene foods and drinks

Inclusions: • English speaking tour guide, • Lunch/Dinner at at local restaurants(special Hanoi food), • Pillow cakes, spring rolls, noodle soup “Pho Ly Quoc Su”, yogurt mixed with fresh fruits), • Special drinks( Mineral water/Green tea, Hanoi special local beer and Egg coffee), Daily departure except block out dates from 3 Feb 2019 to 8 Feb 2019( Tet holiday in Vietnam)

Exclusions: • Tips( not compulsory), and Personal Expenses, • Other things are not mentioned clearly in the packages

Reviewed By 732tcsm

I did a 3 Day and 3 night tour with Swallow travel and it was the highlight of my entire trip. I wish i had found out about Swallow travel sooner. The staff were exceptional and provided us with the best price and went out of their way to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. Would highly recommend using swallow travel.

5. Walking Street Food Tour and Hidden Music

Duc Nguyen
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Join me on a journey through Hanoi’s beautiful street food scene. For many tourists Hanoi can be intimidating and hard to explore but I will show you the secret treasures of Hanoi that many tourists may miss or do not get to see. We will start with an egg coffee at a secret and ancient cafe opposite Hoan Kiem Lake. From here I’ll take you to experience some of Hanoi’s most famous dishes including Bun Oc (Beef with soup), Banh My (bread,pork or chicken with vegetable) and Hoa Qua fruit (coconut ice cream, fruit fresh). After we will enjoy a meal at the #1 pho restaurant in Hanoi. To top it off, we will go to drink some Bia Hoi (beer) amongst the locals on the street. Later at around 8:30 PM we can take a stroll toward Hanoi’s best venues for live music. Here you will enjoy outstanding funky jazz and other genres performed by Vietnam's most talented musicians.

Inclusions: Dinner at a the top Banh Mi or Pho Bo or Banh Cuon restaurant, depending on the request of the tourists., eggs coffee, smoothie fruit, beer, Craft Beers and Hanoi beers and Saigon beers

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Reviewed By DeeEllJee

I visited Hanoi with two of my friends, and we were so lucky to find Dien. He took us through old town to have some amazing food and coffees in places we never would have found without him. Finally, he took us to the train tracks to have some drinks and watch the trains go past. It’s an experience I’ll never forget, and I was so glad that I came across Dien. A really great guy who felt more like an old friend than a tour guide. I’d recommend him to anyone.

6. Vespa Night Street Food Tour 4 Hours

Motorbike Tours Hanoi
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see hanoi night life on vintage vespa, eat as local people eat, enjoy the best local food in hanoi, see many difference beautiful street hanoi at night, see and eat and enjoy the best part of the food

Inclusions: tour guide, vespa and rider, all food and drink in the tour, full face helmet,, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: tip for tour guide and driver, and some thing not metion on included

Reviewed By PatrikDvorak

Best way to try the local food. Friendly tourguides, great food and tour around interesting spots. Great way to spend the evening in Hanoi.

7. Hanoi Street Food Tour

Maika Tours
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This tour is a great combination between street food and walking tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi Capital. While strolling to the dining points, you will get to know more about Vietnames history, culture and local lifestyle from your experienced tour guide. This tour is not only about food but also the authentic experience and stories of our cuisine. We hope you will be left with the answer to “what makes Hanoi different from anywhere else in Vietnam?”

Inclusions: Two Bottles of Water and all food and drinks ordered by your guide

Exclusions: Personal Expenses

Reviewed By bogdanm640

Nice experience, very customer oriented company fast and easy booking, very fast reaction. Mr. Bien a well prepared guide and enthusiastic. You should try this experience.

8. Hanoi Sunset Motorbike Tour

A Taste of Hanoi
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Explore around the biggest lake in Hanoi. It will be a lot of fun to travel around relaxingly and safely with our local drivers and guide. We stop to take some fantastic, unique and colorful sunset photos along the way. We go across the red river over the oldest bridge in Hanoi. We will bring you to some hidden spots and alleys of Hanoi, bring you to where there is a piece of a downed B52 Bomber plane left over from the Vietnam war. Unforgettable tour with food & drinks at local spots. So make sure to come with an empty stomach and a hunger for adventure!

Inclusions: Dinner, Private transportation, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Paolis98

This is my third (#3) walking food tour with A Taste of Hanoi. I keep coming back to them because they are easy to communicate and work with. This is, however, the first KIDS food tour I've been on (and that they might have done). Brian was so flexible and quick to respond to my million questions and messages. We, the parents on the previous tour, had this idea about a kid focused food tour, pitched to the ATOH team and they ran with it. They kept kids safety at the forefront of our tour and designed it around easy and safe walking paths. It was a healthy helping of food tour and educational tour, feeding mind and body. We visited the Ba Dinh Square complex, Quan Than Temple and wrapped up with a wonderful family style dinner at a hidden gem of a restaurant. Overall, wonderful experience.

9. Hanoi Private Street Food Tour

Vietnam Allure Travel
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To most of people, food and beverage are important parts of the culture. In Vietnam, especially in Hanoi city, the local people here are also picky eaters, it is simple as they are spoiled with hundred of choices. Food is integral to the life in Hanoi, thus it is no better way to experience a day in this city like a local by being centered around eating. Order yourself a wonderful combination (sightseeing and eating) by joining Hanoi Guided Street Food Walking Tour; to let an expert lead the way to the best food stands or local restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter. While filling up on the flavors that made Hanoi one of the world best destination for hungry travelers, you’ll also learn more about the culture, history as well as observing the local life in this thousand years old town: + Small Group 6-8 people + Flexible schedule timing: lunch/ dinner + Unique and specialized traditional Vietnamese foods + Get more knowledge Vietnam Culture through food tour

Inclusions: All Food items as per itinerary, Local English Speaking Guide, A bottle of water per person, Lunch, Dinner, Pick up from hotel/home-stay in Old Quarter, Drop -off hotel/ Home-stay, Coffee or Tea

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By Adenw69

Ha long bay was very beautiful viewa and nice landscape, fun activities and awesome caves. Kayaking and swimming aswell. I highly recommend our tour guide was great

10. HaNoi City Tour by walking or Taxi Beer Tour HaNoi Street Food Tour or Sea Food

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, 57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam HaNoi City Tour and Food Tour - Private Tour Guide By Tony
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I know this beautiful capital and would like to share local experiences with you.Either you have an idea of the tour you want to do or you have absolutely no clue, just contact me and we will arrange the best tour for you.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By JennemanE

I engaged Tony as my guide, companion and personal assistant for my time traveling solo in Hanoi and surrounding areas of Vietnam from January 15-22, 2020. Tony was everything I wanted for my travels in Vietnam. He was a great guide, taking me to the usual tourist locations but also showing me the places off the beaten path that made my travel experience unique and personal to me. Tony is funny, with a great sense of humor and was truly fun to talk to and learn about the country and its people. The day I left Vietnam I felt I was leaving a close friend. When I return to Vietnam, Tony will be the first person I contact. I cannot imagine traveling the country without him by my side. He kept me safe, engaged and feeling welcomed in his country the entire time.

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