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Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Category

Wine Beer Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Car

Cuisine

Vietnamese

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• Driver
• A/C Car
• craft beers and finger foods along the way
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• extra foods and drinks not included in the tour

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

   You will be picked up anywhere in Hanoi. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

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. 1 stop

   Pick up from the hotel by mini bus and we journey to our first craft beer brewery.

4. 2

   We get to our first stop to get a glimpse into the local craft beer scene. We can see the amazing equiptment that he used to make his awesome beers. Here we get a chance to try 3 different craft beers at 175ml each. This is pared with some local finger foods.

5. 4

   After this we than make our way to stop number 3 on the craft beer tour. This is a place were we will get a first hand look at how this craft brewer makes his awesome beers. If he is there and is able to he can join us for the tasting session of his 3 recommend craft beers for us to taste. All of them are 175mls.

6. 3

   From stop number 1 we than make our way in the mini bus to our second stop. This is were we get to learn a bit about some brewers that are making some craft beers down south. These beers are pared with some great local foods to enjoy with the beers.

7. 5-

   We leave Tay Ho distirct after our brewer tour and tastings, we head back into the old town for a craft beer tastings at the last stop. Where we try beers from HCMC at their own tap room.

8. 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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Reviews from guests

James🇦🇺 Australia

1 April 2019

best beer night ever ! Brian is a very passionate person and a connoisseur of fine beer. I cannot talk up this tour enough. It is a unique Hanoi experience. It has definitely value added to our trip. Friends are already sharing my FB posts. I hope this tour gains massive traction and is echoed around the world.bbne

Wikkie🇸🇬 Singapore

20 December 2018

For all beer lovers, a must do when in Hanoi. Great company and good beer. Brian made the trip unforgetable. Wel organized. Brian is knowlegable on his food and beer with some history notes along the way. Highly recommend for anyone.Amazing tour

Andy🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 October 2018

This is one of those quirky kind of tours that once you get into it you think to yourself "wow this is kind of cool, pleased we did this". Brian is one of a rare breed of totally devoted & focused "beer men" who knows all about the Vietnam craft beer scene and is a great host. Don't let this opportunity pass if you are in Ha Noi, great night out and some really unusual but good beers.. just do it!Craft Beer @ Ha Noi

Morgan🇭🇰 Hong Kong

11 April 2018

We signed up for a craft beer tour, but got so much more. As a group of entrepreneurs and business travelers, we were able to get a fascinating perspective of the expat entrepreneurial scene in Hanoi, learn a ton about the city's history, visit some really cool neighborhoods, hear amazing stories, and sip on incredible craft beers throughout the night. An amazing tour, highly highly recommended!Amazing Craft Beer Tour of Hanoi

Britta🇩🇪 Germany

1 December 2017

We had a great night with Brian on his tour. He took us to four different places all with a really amazing selection of finger food and craft beers. Prepare for a long night with lots of beer, an introduction to the history of beer, visiting breweries and great company. Get to know Hanoi's best craft beer bars!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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

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

Sergio

29 April 2019

We purchased this tour thinking of a food tour because of the photos and description . You should know it’s a Snack tour >NOT a food tour . But very good Brian shared history about the city , and took us to great not touristic super local places . Really great ! And 5 star guide We recommend it 100% very good snack tour + history ! Loved it

Tracy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 April 2019

Brian was very punctual and met us on time at our meeting point. It was easy to break the ice with him since he showed a lot of interest in knowing us a bit so the whole tour felt very casual and relaxed. He gave us some good suggestions for ATMs, restaurants and bars which is always useful to know. We also appreciate that he stayed with us a bit longer than expected and that we could extend our chat accompanied with some good beer!! A pleasant night of good stories, beer and

Deborah 🇪🇸 Spain

3 April 2019

If you do nothing else take Brian's evening bike trip around the sights and tastes of Hanoi! Brian and his colleague Quyên focus on your safety but totally put you at your ease from the get go with their animated and informative personalities. We tasted authentic coffee, beer and delicious food and desserts around the city as the sun set and lights sparkled by the lake shores. A Proud Ancient history, grand French Colonial architecture and the landing spot of John McCain to bridges built and friendships forged from wars. The grand finale was the Flag lowering ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh memorial - Never did I think to be so moved. Brian gives generously of his time and energy - his ease of manner belies the extent of knowledge and organisation behind his tour! Never thought we would say this about a bike trip in the wonderful madness of Hanoi but is one of the best tours we have ever been on! Thanks Brian! May the road always rise to meet you! Top Tour in Hanoi!

Judith🇨🇦 Canada

25 March 2019

Wonderful tour provided by Brian from Hanoi to Tam Coc. Loads of tourists go to the same spot in Tam Coc but with Brian we went to different areas in Tam Coc (visit to a temple, local lunch, less visited cave, biking tour and boat ride to a bird sanctuary). Great Day. Thank you BrianSpecial Experience in Tam Coc Vietnam

Laurie

22 March 2019

Hanoi w Brian

Bill🇺🇸 United States

22 March 2019

Brian did an excellent job getting us introduced to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Great stories and distinct locations Perfect Start

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

17 March 2019

We had three Tours with Brian! All of them were great but the "Culinarian Highlight Tour Hanoi" was the best of best. Brian really takes care about the places, restaurants and bars he is choosing. In just one evening you get phantastig insights in restaurants and places you would never find yourself on a short trip to Hanoi. He has a lots of experience and information he loves to share. Besides that Brian helped us to organize the transportation from the norther Vietnam-Laos Boarder point to Hanoi for a 37 people group! That was quite a challenge but Brian found a solid solution on a fair budget. Thanks a lot for your help Brian, otherwise we proably would have gone stuck on our way... We highly recommend Brian as a tourguide and for all organisation of individual or group Travel in Vietnam (and around the world because he not only knows Vietnam like his own pocket).Phantastic tours and a great organizer