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Are you looking for a fun night out in Hanoi but don't know where to start? Let me show you some awesome new craft beer bars, street food and the famous Pho cocktail at nightlife spots that the locals love!

Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Category

Night Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• Meals

Excluded

• extra drinks while out on the tour not included
• Pick up from travelers hotel not included
• tip for the local guide is not included

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Brian.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at 7 Đinh Tiên Hoàng - Hanoi to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting point:

   In front of the tourist information center at the top of Hoan Kiem lake. 7 Dinh Tien Hoang, just north of Hoan Kiem Lake

4. Stop 1:

   Enjoy a drink at the highest rooftop bar in the Old quarter.

5. Stop 2:

   Walk down some popular streets and discover the longest & narrowest alley in Hanoi's old town.

6. Stop 3:

   See what is left of an old bomb bunker from the Vietnam war.

7. Stop 4:

   Get a taste of one of the best Banh Mi in all of old town Hanoi, from the banh mi King.

8. Stop 5:

   Make your way over to one amazing small street food shop to try their famous bun bo nam bo.

9. Stop 6:

   Try and see how the amazing Pho cocktail is created by using the spices used to make Pho noodle soup.

10. Stop 7:

    After a nice walk further into the old quarter, discover a craft beer tap room. Find some special craft beers that started it all here in Vietnam.

11. Stop 8:

    Go to Hanoi's newest craft beer pub where you'll have a tasting flight of Hanoi's best craft beers.

12. End of tour:

    Keep the party going with my local recommendations of the best nightlife spots according to your preferences.

13. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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Reviews from guests

Janette🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 January 2025

This was my second trip to Hanoi and my partner and I spent an evening with Brian on his walking tour. Great guy who is very knowledgeable about Vietnamese history. First stop was a roof top bar with views across the city. We then explored local street food vendors trying the infamous Banh Mi, a chicken and rice dish and grilled quail eggs. Without Brian’s recommendations we probably wouldn’t have stopped at these place. They were definitely popular with locals and worth a stop . We also visited a quirky bar serving a flaming Pho cocktail and then onto the Pasteur Craft Beer bar to try out a beer flight of three local beers. The passion fruit and Jasmine IPA’s were the favourite. We would definitely recommend the tour with Brian. Great way to spend and evening in Hanoi

staceymartin007

26 December 2024

A must do tour to get a quick snapshot of Hanoi! Very informative and Brian was a wonderful guide! Great way to see Old Town. Brian suggested we change our meet time to earlier so we could get an amazing view of the sunset from the highest roof top bar in Hanoi (Skyline) . We sat at a lovely vantage point started with a Hanoi beer and Brian gave us his intro and some history about Vietnam and the new trending rooftop bars that have popped up since Covid. We then walked the Old Quater and stopped at a Bahn Mi place and had some Bahn Mi and Viet Coffee, this is one of Brian’s fave spots and we could see why. The Bahn mi bread was light and fluffy and crunchy. The flavours were very yummy and their housemade chilli sauce was a standout for me. The coffee was a thick condensed milk coffee, I didn’t really like the texture but my husband loved it and drank both of ours. We continued on and walked and talked, Brian showed us some of the most narrow laneways and living quarters of Old Town and delved into the history of the bomb shelters and the many families that lived in the small locations. We then stopped at another street food stop which Brian said did the best Nam Gha in town. We had 2 dishes one was a chicken salad and the other was a soy chicken and rice. Both were very tasty. Next stop was a very cool bar were we went to try the famous Pho Cocktail, the experience was very cool and to see how the mixologist infused the gin with the 3 spices of Pho - cardamom, cinnamon and star anise over very hot heat and then served ice cold in a Pho Bowl with all the toppings. The flavours were amazing and it really was like having a cold alcoholic pho. Delicious We continued on and walked and talked with a stop at another fave of his, saying they were one of the only places serving this dish in Hanoi, we loved the little dogs at this stop and we sat watched the old man make our food - it was a tiny omelette style made of quail eggs, butter, sliced green onions, crispy shallots and sausage topped with a pork floss. I was a bit hesitant but it was absolutely delicious, like something I had never tried before so I am glad Brian showed us this. We ended our tour at a craft beer stop at Pastuer Bee, Brian got us some paddles of their standouts and his favourites and for craft beer drinkers he was on point - we had a Passionfruit Wheat Ale, a Jasmine IPA and a Nitro Irish stout. They were all outstanding, I’m not a stout gal but I really liked the stout so I was impressed. We said our goodbyes and thanks Brian and we really had such a good night and a great snapshot of where to head next. Thank you Brian Great Tour with awesome host

Karim🇺🇸 United States

21 February 2020

I really like Brian he is friendly cool men we went to special places i spend vert Nice time with him for sure i Will meet him again Best of the best

Carl🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 November 2019

Booking a tour in advance is a good shout. Me and the better half only had 2 nights in Hanoi city itself and didn’t want to waste time when we got there. It’s a busy and almost chaotic city and even if time isn’t a factor Brian and his Taste of Hanoi were fab Great knowledge and took us to some cool and very local places. Great food stops along the way. Fun and informative. Craft beers, cocktails and the highest Sky Bar ( there are many ) with great views If had a few more days, would def book another tour with BrianA night in Hanoi. Awesome

John🇨🇭 Switzerland

13 May 2019

We met Brian in the middle of Hanoi and we went through the vibrant streets to our firts stop in a skybar. Brian took the time to tell us a lot about the skylines of Hanoi and about the history of this cool city. Afterwards we went into the old quarter of Hanoi. With a lot of interesting things to see and great facts and details from Brian. Then we had our first snack and it was delicious. And it went on like that for the rest of the evening always new stuff to taste and see. We highly recommend this tour if you want to see the night of Hanoi with a great guide with a lot of insight of the city. We had an unforgettable time. So book and see for yourself... keep up the great work Brian!Fabulous night out in Hanoi with Brian

Laurie

22 March 2019

Hanoi w Brian

Gisela🇦🇺 Australia

5 March 2019

Brian is very knowledgeable, down to earth and great company for a night tour of Hanoi. He is accomodating to our schedule as well as last minute changes. The pho cocktail was definitely the highlight and the food. Thanks for showing us an insight to Hanoi unlike any other tour operators. Definitely recommend this tour, you won’t be disappointed.Great tour!

Laura

5 March 2019

Brian was a wonderful guide. Took us to places we would never have found on our own. He was very knowledgeable about Hanoi. All our group enjoyed Brian An evening in Hanoi

Caroline🇺🇸 United States

2 March 2019

Had a wonderful evening with Brian. He was a great guide, knowledgable and helpful. Took us through lots of interesting alleyways. Good food, fun evening was had by all.Great evening

Ronald🇺🇸 United States

18 January 2019

Having a knowledgeable local offers insights into the foods that can be missed by online travel forums. I especially enjoyed the refreshing 'nam go' shredded cabbage salad topped with chicken, all sitting in a subtly seasoned broth. Brian's knowledge of western tourist's taste is borne out in the tour, incorporating a nice balance of food, cocktails and beer sampling. The 'pho cocktail' is a must - gin subtly spiced with star anise, cardamom and coriander, topped with cilantro. Refreshing and unique. The day before I took 2 mini-tours with another well regarded tour company. While well conducted, "Night Tour with a Local" outshone them both. Western insight reflected in a nicely desi

Scott🇺🇸 United States

13 December 2018

I signed up for an evening tour of Hanoi with Brian. Not only did we have a great time eating and drinking our way across Hanoi, but I learned a ton about the city, its people, and its history. Was an overall outstanding experience and I could not recommend Brian and his tours enough.Brian is awesome!

Alvin🇸🇬 Singapore

23 September 2018

Arthur🇨🇦 Canada

20 August 2018

Brian knows every place in the old city- knowledgeable fun walking and food tour— expect the unexpected! Night tour of hanOi

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

22 May 2018

Awesome experience with Brian on my night tour. Took me to very nice and interesting local places, tried very unique drinks as well as local craft beers, and tasted great Vietnamese food that enhanced the experience. He also taught me about the culture and live in Hanoi. In addition to that he is very flexible in planning and customizing the experience. I made the terrible mistake of miscalculating my time and overbooked myself for that day, he was kind enough to accommodate last minute and still provide me with a memorable experience. Highly recommended! Carlos MPNight tour

Maria🇺🇸 United States

13 April 2018

Brian was an incredible host showing me around old Hanoi. He is incredibly knowledgeable of all things Vietnam. He will show you cool historical landmarks literally off the beaten path (no spoilers - you’ll have to see for yourself). Given his culinary background, the food stops were impeccable and such a treat. His knowledge of local craft beer is unparalleled and highly reccomend that new tour of his as well. Lastly, he went way above and beyond just the night tour and helped organize an overnight boat for me in Ha Long Bay. Don’t miss out on one of his tours! Epic night in old Hanoi

Daryl🇦🇺 Australia

10 April 2018

Don't hesitate. Get on one of Brian's tours. His knowledge of the local food and bar scene is excellent. Loved every minute of our time wandering the streets of the Old Quarter. His stories about the area are only matched by some quality street food, excellent beer and intriguing cocktails. Great Way To Experience Great Food & Beer

Eric🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

15 March 2018

Brian is Great! He is lots of fun and took us to the best of the best places. Food, fun and passion for beer is Brian! Perfect! Would pick him again. Thanks Brian for a fabulous time. He is very knowledgeable with the history of Vietnam also.Hanoi with Brian

Amy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 December 2024

Brian gave us an amazing tour taking us to many places we would never had visited without the knowledge of a local. Brian's passion for food really shows! He gave a fantastic explanation of each dish and was very easygoing company. Highly recommend!Excellent Tour for Foodies

Tasha🇦🇹 Austria

7 December 2024

We had a fabulous time with Brian who went out of his way to show us some incredible Vietnamese food. All the spots he took us to were off the beaten track and all of them highlighted a different type of noodle or main ingredient. Come hungry because you will need plenty of room for all the delicious bites Brian provides! Definitely recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your visit to Hanoi so you can eat like a local for the rest of your stay!Amazing Food Tour with Brian

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

24 November 2024

Had a great motorbike tour with Brian, would highly recommend! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and adjusted the tour based on my schedule/preferences. Really appreciated the experience and getting to see so much of Hanoi in a short time. (Awesome food too!)Great experience!

Sally🇦🇺 Australia

17 November 2024

Brian was the perfect host. Showing us the tucked and also out-in-the-open gems! Explaining the history of the region whilst having so much knowledge about the food as well. We were able to then have confidence navigating the vast food scene in Hanoi and visiting some of the eateries again as they were sooooo good! Brian was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with- definitely doing again when we go back!!Best experience- a MUST DO!!

Nikilesh🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 November 2024

Brian is energetic, knowledgeable and a master story teller. My Hanoi experience would not have been what it was if it was not for what I saw, learnt and experienced on my tour with Brian. If you want to make your time in Hanoi worth it, he is your must-have guide.Must-have guide for your Hanoi experience

Lindsey🇨🇦 Canada

2 November 2024

We met Brian for our food tour on our first night in Hanoi. Brian took us to many different vendors and we tried a large variety of local dishes including the fresh beer. Brian was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we would thoroughly recommend this food tour and suggest you come with an empty stomach!Excellent Food Tour in Hanoi

Sam🇮🇳 India

26 May 2024

Had the best time with Brian. He was so knowledgeable and always ready with an anecdote whether it was to do with history or the food or just some of the establishments we were walking past. Brian always had an interesting story to share. The food was amazing and so unique and different. Excellent tour. Thank you.Real Street Food Tour

Mayumi🇦🇺 Australia

16 May 2024

Day one in Hanoi and we were hot, bothered and overwhelmed but Brian magically steered us through this chaos with information about Vietnam’s history and culture as well as taking us to what seemed like dozens of restaurants and street stalls. Brian was able to explain the cooking processes and ingredients of the extensive array of dishes we tried. He tailored the tour to our food preferences to ensure we were comfortable with his menu choices. He’s also a great conversationalist, so after my wife finished with the foodie questions we were able to cover many other topics while sampling Hanoi’s many delights. I don’t know how we kept eating, drinking and walking for nearly four hours but we did! It was a great night out.Street food delights in Hanoi

Andrew🇦🇺 Australia

10 May 2024

Loved this walking foodie tour of Hanoi. Brian was an incredible host and his passion for food was evident from the moment we met. Hanoi really is a foodie paradise and I highly recommend this experience. Perfect final stop for coffee with view over the lake. If you do the afternoon tour I recommend you skip or have a very light lunch! Hanoi foodie walking tour

Jerard🇺🇸 United States

20 April 2024

I was reluctant to go with an expat when I first looked for a guide. But then I saw Brian's experience and thought I would contact him to see how he was. I also contacted a few other local guides. Brian immediately understood what my situation was and could relate to my history of traveling and was able to create some unforgettable experiences for me. I get the feeling like all the guides are great but my review of Brian is that it was a fantastic experience and I'm glad I chose him.Brian is the man!

carrie🇺🇸 United States

24 May 2020

I never took a tour with

Lourdes🇪🇸 Spain

16 March 2020

Brian es un guía maravilloso y divertido. Pasamos un día fantástico en su compañía. Visitamos sitios excepcionales. Sin duda repetiré Fantastic day out

peter🇺🇸 United States

12 March 2020

Brian took us on a 3 hour tour around hanoi tasting all of the best local treats and dishes. He filled us in on the history of the dish and how it varies from the different regions of the country. A great mix of history, food history, and great personal stories from his time in the city. The tour was wonderfully curated! We even decided to do a second tour with him. Most unique food tour yet

Eric 🇺🇸 United States

28 February 2020

Brian is an excellent guide and knows the city very well. His nightlife tour is much more than that. He provided historical insight into Hanoi's recent history and took me to a few excellent food and beer establishments. Great tour; great guide.Great, to-the-point food and history toir of Hanoi

Orlando

26 February 2020

He was fantastic and We felt very confortable with him. He is very funny. We enjoyed the tour a Lot. Thanks Brian for a amazing day!!! Beian is a very good tour guide

Joe

11 February 2020

We were in Hanoi a few weeks ago and I have to say the highlight of our stay there was the tour we did with Brian and his tour guides. All the guides were lovely and all spoke great english. My brother is Down’s syndrome and Brian brought a guide who works with special needs. Needless to say this foresight was something we weren’t expecting. I was on the back of Brian’s bike and he was a super guide. Hugely informative and the tour was wonderful. We got to see so many different sides to life in Hanoi. I couldn’t recommend this organisation enough. I’ll definitely be contacting them again as they do yourselves in a few different countries in south east Asia. Definitely look them up. Brilliant tour guides highly reccomended.

Jeff and Karyn🇺🇸 United States

7 February 2020

We did the motorbike tour and night life tour with brian. He was very good. Helpful. Interesting. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Motorbikes were a great way to see different parts of Hanoi. Brian kept In Touch with us from first booking. The night life walking tour was excellent. Off the beaten path stops. Don’t need coffee at 10 pm though. Great intro tomhanoi

Pablo🇺🇸 United States

24 January 2020

Christopher🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 December 2019

Hi, My girlfriend and I recently enjoyed a walking food tour of Hanoi with Brian, Brian had a wealth of knowledge of the city and the local foods. He introduced us to the famous egg coffee and papaya salad. His storytelling kept us entertained as we walked through the streets. I strongly recommend this tour if you are ever in Hanoi Excellent Tour

Jean🇸🇬 Singapore

21 December 2019

We did the east meets west motorbike tour as a family with teen and 5yo in December. Brian provides more of an expat’s view of Hanoi, so was great that he arrived with a team of 3 English-speaking lovely local lady guides (Hoa, Linh and Ha) to help bike mum and kids around, and who were able to provide insights into the finer details of local culture and practices. Much fun traversing the streets of Hanoi and banana island, with brief narratives and stops for creamy yoghurt coffee, roadside Banh Mi with sugar cane juice, ending with traditional Vietnamese lunch by Truc Bach lake. Lots to see and do packed into a few hours perhaps consider a longer day-long tour if you have the time and are not travelling with young children who might be tired out more quickly. A little apprehensive at first as even the little one would ride pillion on his own, but comforted by fact that even kid-sized helmets are provided and the ride led by experienced and safe riders. One suggestion to improve safety is perhaps to arrange for the bike with youngest to ride in the middle of the entourage and not as the last bike. Best to ensure your travel insurance covers such activities, and bring a windbreaker/scarf to ward off the cold in winter (face mask too, if sensitive to Hanoi air which can get smoggy/dusty). Thanks to Brian, Hoa, Linh and Ha for a fun last day Hanoi!Family fun on 1/2 day motorbike tour

Mary🇺🇸 United States

19 December 2019

Our time with Brian was one of the highlights of our trip! He was so knowledgeable of the history of Vietnam, and exploring the city via motorcycle with him was such a good way to experience the city. The food is incredible & he will take you to spots you would’ve never found otherwise. I highly recommend this tour if you want to really appreciate Vietnamese culture!Best Tour in Hanoi

Isobel🇪🇸 Spain

10 December 2019

We met up with Brian at St Joseph’s Church and although he was obviously not well, he heroically guided us through the history which made it come alive! The actual advert for his tour was misleading but actually we preferred the tour we got. Brian’s enthusiasm for Hanoi was only topped by the stories he shared. I would thoroughly recommend this tour if you want to delve deeper and see the City through an expats eyes who has a total love for it. Thank you BrianA walk with a difference!

Ralf🇻🇳 Viet Nam

4 December 2019

Brian is not only a fun guide but he also has a fantastic knowledge about the visited sites and Vietnamese culture in general. He is full of tips on exciting places to see. As a chef, Brian could tell us everything about local cuisine and the craft beer scene in Vietnam. Highly recommended! Cheers Brian!

Mansoor🇵🇰 Pakistan

2 December 2019

Wonderful tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with Brian, loads of anecdotes, a few great tastings, and a definite sense of getting an insider's view. Brian is a wonderful guide and his enthusiasm is really infectious. Great communication throughout the process, and he even took time out from preparations for his Thanksgiving dinner to give me some tips after the tour. Infectious Enthusiasm

Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany

2 December 2019

We had a enjoyable evening with Brian. He knows a lot about Hanoi and it's history. We saw great spots, had nice Snacks and great beer. Also we talked alot with a great guy Who came around a lot. Thank you for that experience.Great Night Tour - Great Guy

Mary Angelica🇦🇺 Australia

24 November 2019

Brian was very professional and knowledgeable. Definitely enjoyed walking around the busy streets of Hanoi especially in Ta Hien where we got free beers! Awesome evening. Very much recommended. Awesome evening tour

Aldis🇱🇻 Latvia

30 October 2019

It was our first day in Vietnam. Our English is relatively bad. Despite this, Brian could tell a brief history of Vietnam and Hanoi in a very interesting and understandable way. He introduced us to Vietnamese delicacies in places where we wouldn't even have imagined coming in. Brian was the best guide during our whole Vietnam trip.Bryan is a fantastic guide

Josephine🇸🇬 Singapore

4 October 2019

Brian was a ball of energy and sped through everything like lightning! He knew exactly what he was doing and where he was going and was super outgoing, excited and passionate about the tour even though it was just me and him. Even though he was feeling a little under the weather, he breezed through the tour like a pro and was game to talk about anything. Be sure to watch out for his magic bag of stuff - I was surprised to see one thing after another pulled out of his bag of tricks. The only thing he didn't pull out was a rabbit, haha. If you can keep up with his bullet train speed through of stuff, you'll be just fine in his hands. His energy was great, so do give him a chance to play host while you're in Hanoi :) Ball of energy!

Robert🇦🇺 Australia

9 August 2019

Tour was great. Brian obviously has a wide knowledge and love for old Hanoi, it’s history, culture and cuisine. Walk was not arduous although very hot and humid. He took us to places that we probably wouldn’t find or normally enter and introduced us to some very authentic Hanoi cuisine. Highly recommended and good value for money.Snacks, drinks and stories walkong tour.

Mercedes🇪🇸 Spain

12 June 2019

Hicimos la visita no turística a Hoa Lu & Tam Coc. Precioso todo lo que vimos y geniales las actividades realizda Nos encantó. Brian estuvo pendiente de todo. Nos aportó mucha información de la zona use Vietnam. Un guía Súper recomendable.Excursión muy recomendable

Subash🇸🇬 Singapore

11 June 2019

Brian was awesome and shared lotsa of interesting history around Hanoi and it’s hidden gems. My partner and I had really enjoyed ourselves and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi. Great Tour

Luz🇪🇸 Spain

28 May 2019

I really enjoyed tasting different dishes walking around de city, Brian explained a little bit about Vietnam and Hanoi history so it was a complete experience in every sense. It was fabulous discovering so many flavors and local habits. I would really recommend it!!!! Amazing experience!!!

James 🇯🇵 Japan

1 May 2019

Brian was an excellent tour guide. My wife, 1.5 year old daughter and I enjoyed the off-the-beaten-path tour to Tam Coc and Hoa Lu. Brian picked us up from our hotel promptly and arranged for an easy drive 1.5 hours away from Hanoi. We avoided the touristy areas and were among some of the only Westerners at the locations Brian showed. He is extremely knowledgeable of Vietnamese history and made the day quite enjoyable. The lunch he arranged at a local homestay was amazing, one of our best eating experiences in Vietnam. Local family and huge spread of fresh, traditional dishes in a quaint setting among the limestone cliffs near Tam Coc. Brian is filled with information about the area, things to see/do in Hanoi, places to eat and drink. If you’re interested in experiencing the Hanoi area there are tours available all over. However, if you’re looking for something more customizable and intimate, I highly recommend Brian and his company, A Taste of Hanoi. His company does a plethora of tours, Walking Food Tour, Craft Beer Tour, Halong Bay, Tam Coc, and soon to be the only war tour by motorbike. Do yourself a favor and book something through Brian!Awesome experience with knowledgable guide