Hanoi to Hai Phong City & Local Food Full-Day Private Car Tour Led by Women

ITINERARY

Stage 1: Depart Hanoi for a Local Experience in Hai Phong

Meet your female tour guide and private driver at your hotel. Travel from Hanoi to Hai Phong, a major port city with a strong culinary identity. During the journey, learn about the city’s role in trade and transport and discover why its local food is a highlight for visitors. Your guide introduces the route and discusses any allergies, dietary restrictions or ingredients you prefer to avoid.

Stage 2: Visit Hai Phong City Theatre and Its Surroundings

Begin your city exploration at Hai Phong City Theatre. View its distinctive historic architecture and the public spaces around it. Your guide explains the building’s role in local cultural life and introduces the historic central district, where older streets and newer commercial activity meet. Take time for photographs and a short walk through the area.

Stage 3: Explore the Tam Bac Area and Local Streets

Continue to Tam Bac for a walk around the riverside and nearby central streets. Observe shops, cafés and local businesses, and learn about the commercial activity that has shaped the city. Your guide explains how Hai Phong’s port history influenced its population, food culture and connection with the surrounding region.

Stage 4: Experience Bánh Đa Cua at a Local Shop

Stop at a local shop serving bánh đa cua, the famous Hai Phong crab noodle soup. Learn about the reddish-brown rice noodles and the savory broth, which is commonly served with greens and assorted toppings. Your guide helps you understand the menu and choose a portion that fits the rest of the tasting route. The exact shop depends on the day’s opening hours and route.

Stage 5: Try Square Crab Spring Rolls and Local Snacks

Continue with nem cua bể, the square-shaped fried spring roll associated with Hai Phong, and bánh mì cay, a small baguette often filled with pâté and chili sauce. If available, add bánh bèo or a serving of dừa dầm. Your guide explains the ingredients and local eating customs, with tasting choices adapted to appetite and dietary needs.

Stage 6: Return to Hanoi by Private Car

After the food stops and city sightseeing, travel back to Hanoi in your private car. Your guide recaps the city’s historic landmarks, commercial background and signature cuisine. Arrive at your hotel after a day of private sightseeing and food tasting led by Vietnamese women.