Hanoi Michelin Star Food Tour: Jeep, Vespa or Motorbike

Four hours, five Michelin-nominated and hidden stops, one Train Street moment.

A four-hour Hanoi food tour combines Michelin-nominated restaurants with hidden local spots, traveling by vintage Army Jeep, Vespa or motorbike through backstreets and narrow alleys. You taste egg coffee, phở, bún chả, bánh mì and local desserts; watch a train pass inches away at Train Street; and finish with fresh Bia Hơi beer among locals. An English-speaking guide, all food and drinks, and a rain poncho are included; you choose your vehicle at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hanoi Michelin Star Food and Culture Tour

• Meet guide and group
• Jeep introduction and safety briefing
• Ride vintage Jeep through Hanoi streets
• Drink egg coffee at hidden café
• Try Phở Cuon at family spot
• Taste original Hanoi-style Bánh Mì
• Savor Michelin-nominated chicken Phở
• Enjoy Michelin-nominated Bún Chả
• Visit Hanoi Train Street and watch train
• Try Hanoi street desserts and snacks
• Drink fresh Bia Hơi at sidewalk pub
• Explore backstreets by Jeep, Vespa, or motorbike
• Meet locals and visit markets, temples, cafés

The Experience

The tour starts with a meet-and-greet and safety briefing, then you hop onto your chosen ride—an Army-style Jeep, vintage Vespa or vintage motorbike—and cruise into Hanoi's lively streets. The first stops are tucked-away spots: egg coffee at a café where the guide explains this iconic Hanoi drink, fresh rice noodle rolls (phở cuon) at a family-run place, and the original Hanoi-style bánh mì with its unique local twist. These are the entry points, the ones locals know.

Then come the Michelin-nominated restaurants. You sit down for a bowl of Hanoi chicken phở, prepared with rich broth and authentic recipes at a place the Michelin Guide has recognized. Next is bún chả—grilled pork with noodles and herbs, Hanoi's signature dish, served at another Michelin-nominated spot. Between bites, the guide walks you through the backstreets and narrow alleys, pointing out local markets, temples, playgrounds and the people who work there: street vendors, artisans, families, school students. This is the living museum of Hanoi, not a staged version of it.

The middle of the afternoon brings you to Train Street, where you watch a train rush past just inches away while holding a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee. After that comes the sweet finish: you stroll through bustling food stalls and try Hanoi's best street bites—ice cream, sticky rice yogurt, other local desserts—before wrapping up with a glass of Bia Hơi, Hanoi's legendary fresh draft beer, sitting among locals at a buzzing sidewalk pub. The whole thing is four and a half hours, and by the end you've tasted the city's flavors, seen its backstreets, and sat where Hanoi sits.

What’s included

• All food and drinks at every stop.
• English-speaking guide.
• your choice of Army Jeep, vintage Vespa or vintage motorbike with an experienced driver.
• rain poncho.
• the Train Street experience with Vietnamese coffee.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL

Is this one for you?Choose the Jeep if you're traveling with others or prefer a more stable ride through the backstreets; pick the Vespa or motorbike if you want to move through narrow alleys and feel the city's rhythm more directly. The vehicle you choose changes how you move through Hanoi, not what you eat or where you stop.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the Army Jeep, Vespa and motorbike options on this Hanoi food tour?

You choose your vehicle at checkout: the Army-style Jeep seats multiple passengers and offers a more stable ride; the vintage Vespa and vintage motorbike are single-rider experiences that move through narrow alleys more easily. All three come with an experienced driver, rain poncho and the same food stops and guide.

Does this Hanoi tour actually go inside the Michelin-nominated restaurants, or just pass by them?

You sit down and eat at the Michelin-nominated spots—the phở gà and bún chả are full meals, not quick tastes. The tour takes you off the beaten path, so you don't visit major attractions as walk-through sites; the focus is on the food, the backstreets and the people you meet along the way.

What happens at Hanoi's Train Street, and is it safe?

Train Street is a narrow residential alley where a train passes through several times a day, running just inches from the buildings and the people sitting outside. You watch the train pass by while sipping traditional Vietnamese coffee—it's a famous Hanoi moment, and the guide manages the timing and positioning so you experience it safely.

How much food do you actually eat on this four-hour tour?

The tour includes egg coffee, phở cuon, bánh mì, a full bowl of phở gà, a full serving of bún chả, street desserts like ice cream and sticky rice yogurt, and a glass of Bia Hơi beer. All food and drinks are included in the price; you're eating at most stops, not just tasting.

Is this tour physically demanding, and what should I know before booking?

The tour involves four and a half hours of riding on a Jeep, Vespa or motorbike and walking through backstreets and markets. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health; you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the meeting point?

Pickup is included in the tour; the operator will arrange your collection from your hotel or a central meeting point. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at the starting location.