Trip info
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Car or taxi
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2-10
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Apr-Oct
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Private
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Dinner
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18
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80
Overview
| Ready to drink like a local in Hanoi? The Hanoi Beer & Spirits Tasting Tour by car takes you on a flavorful journey through Hanoi’s vibrant drinking culture. After hotel pick-up, enjoy a 20-minnute drive passing some of Hanoi’s iconic landmarks. We then head into the Old Quarter for a light bite such as Banh Mi or Bun Cha before stopping at a traditional Bia Hoi corner decorated in the nostalgic style of Hanoi’s subsidy era, where you can enjoy fresh draft beer & local snacks alongside locals. Your guide will introduce you to the unique culture of Bia Hoi and teach you how to toast like a local with the famous Vietnamese cheer: “Mot, Hai, Ba, Yo!” Continue to Hanoi’s famous beer street to sample a couple of well-known Vietnamese bottled beers, then visit a craft brewery to taste a flight of 3–6 locally brewed craft beers. The evening finishes at a cozy liquor bar where you’ll try several traditional Vietnamese spirits like sticky rice wine, fruit wine, and herbal liquor before your guide brings you safely back to your hotel. Note: Families with children under 18 will be served food, soft drinks, fruit, and juice instead of alcoholic beverages. |
Highlights
- Taste Hanoi’s Drinking Culture – Enjoy 7–9 unique varieties of Vietnamese beer & storytelling of beer.
- Street Food Tasting – Sample authentic local dishes along the way, snacks.
- Vietnamese Spirits Experience – Discover traditional Vietnamese rice wine and local spirits.
Itinerary
Hanoi Beer & Spirits Tasting
17:30 – Hotel Pick-up
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and begin the evening journey into the vibrant heart of Hanoi. A short introduction to the city’s unique drinking culture will set the tone for the night.
17:45 – Street Food Stop in the Old Quarter
Arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and enjoy a light local meal such as Banh Mi or Bun Cha, two of the most iconic dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. This stop gives you the chance to soak in the lively street atmosphere before starting the tasting experience.
18:15 – Bia Hoi Hanoi Experience
Next, visit a traditional Bia Hoi corner where locals gather after work. Sit on small stools along the street and enjoy several glasses of freshly brewed Bia Hoi, Hanoi’s famous light draft beer, while experiencing authentic local nightlife.
19:00 – Hanoi Beer Street
Continue to the lively beer street in the Old Quarter. Here you will sample 1–2 bottles of well-known Vietnamese beers such as Hanoi Beer or other popular local brands while watching the bustling nightlife around you.
19:30 – Craft Beer Brewery Visit
The tour then moves to a craft brewery where modern brewing meets local creativity. Enjoy a tasting set of 3–5 different craft beers, discovering unique flavors and styles brewed in Hanoi.
20:15 – Vietnamese Spirits Tasting
Finish the evening at a cozy local bar specializing in traditional Vietnamese liquors. Taste 3–5 types of handcrafted spirits such as sticky rice wine, fruit-infused liquor, and herbal spirits while learning about traditional distillation methods.
21:00 – Return to Hotel
After a memorable evening of food, beer, and spirits, relax as your guide and driver take you safely back to your hotel.
3.5 hours
Dinner
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Private car transfer
- Pick up & drop off at hotel
- English speaking tourguide
- Food & drink as mention
Excludes
- Tip
- Personal expense
- Insurance
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Deposit
+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.
+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.
Cancellation
+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.
+ Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.
+ Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Average Rating
5.0
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By Arjun Patel May 22, 2026 Fun Tasting TourA perfect mix of local culture, tasty drinks, and good company. Highly recommended. -
Verified PurchaseBy Min Jae May 22, 2026 Best ExperienceOne of the most enjoyable nights I had in Hanoi. The drinks and stories were excellent.
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Verified PurchaseBy Li Wei May 22, 2026 Great NightAmazing local beers and friendly atmosphere. I really enjoyed learning about Vietnamese spirits.
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Verified PurchaseBy Liu Fang May 21, 2026 Hidden Hanoi GemsThe bars chosen for this tour were unique and full of character.
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Verified PurchaseBy Ji Hoon Kim May 21, 2026 Local Beer AdventureI discovered many unique Vietnamese beers that I had never tried before.
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Verified PurchaseBy Chen Yu May 21, 2026 Fantastic EveningThe guide was knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and engaging.
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Verified PurchaseBy Zhang Lei May 20, 2026 Authentic Hanoi ExperienceA great way to experience Hanoi nightlife like a local.
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Verified PurchaseBy Ankit Verma May 19, 2026 Perfect Night OutGreat people, amazing drinks, and fantastic local stories throughout the tour.
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Verified PurchaseBy Clark May 19, 2026 Great!Excellent Drinks SelectionThe rice wine tasting was surprisingly smooth and delicious.Seo Jun Park
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Verified PurchaseBy Ravi Sharma May 19, 2026 Wonderful Hanoi NightThe hidden bars and local atmosphere made this tour unforgettable.
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Verified PurchaseBy Zhao Ming May 18, 2026 Fantastic Local BarsThe atmosphere at every location was energetic and authentic.
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Verified PurchaseBy Wang Hao May 18, 2026 Memorable Tour NightEverything was well organized and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming.
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Verified PurchaseBy Hary May 17, 2026 Thank youGreat Local SpiritsI loved trying traditional Vietnamese alcohol in authentic local places.Hyun Woo Lee
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Verified PurchaseBy Lukas Werner May 17, 2026 I DRANK ACROSS HANOI AND SURVIVED TO TELL THE TALEOh my GOD what a night. Started with bun cha (so good I almost cancelled the drinking part). Then Bia Hoi on a street corner with locals who kept cheering "Cheers!" at us—I felt like a movie star. Beer Street was LOUD and fun and I tried something called "Hanoi Cider" which was unexpected. The craft brewery gave us a flight of five beers and I loved the coffee stout. Then spirits: rice wine that tasted like fire and honey and happiness. I stumbled back to the hotel at 9 pm completely full and completely happy. DO THIS TOUR.
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Verified PurchaseBy Sung Ho Kim May 15, 2026 Highly Recommended Tourthank you Jenna so much, If you enjoy beer and culture, this experience is absolutely worth joining.
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Verified PurchaseBy Tae Min Choi May 15, 2026 Super Fun ExperienceA very social and enjoyable night with excellent local guides.
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Verified PurchaseBy Raj Malhotra May 15, 2026 Amazing Beer StopsEach stop offered something different and exciting to taste.
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Verified PurchaseBy Greg Peterson May 15, 2026 I Sat on a Tiny Stool and Made Poor Life Choices (Loved It)I'm 6'2". Those Bia Hoi stools are NOT made for me. My knees touched my chin. Worth it. The bun cha was messy (shirt now has memories). Beer Street was overwhelming—so many people, so many bottles, so many chances to embarrass myself. The craft brewery samples snuck up on me; by spirit number three (some kind of snake-adjacent rice wine), I was taking photos of street dogs and sending them to my ex. Guide was patient and hilarious. Got home safely. Would absolutely ruin my liver here again.
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Verified PurchaseBy Karan Singh May 13, 2026 Excellent Cultural TourMore than just drinks, it was a great cultural experience in Hanoi.
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Verified PurchaseBy Xiao Chen May 12, 2026 Best Hanoi NightlifeThis tour showed me a side of Hanoi I would never discover alone.
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Verified PurchaseBy Vikram Mehta May 10, 2026 Unique Drink JourneyI enjoyed every tasting and learned a lot about Vietnamese drinking culture.
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Verified PurchaseBy Dong Hyuk Lim May 10, 2026 Friendly Tour GuideThe guide made everyone feel comfortable and explained everything clearly.
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Verified PurchaseBy Kenji Saito May 8, 2026 Eat. Drink. Repeat.Bun Cha – 10/10. Bia Hoi – 8/10 (mostly for the stools). Beer Street – 7/10 (loud but fun). Craft beer flight – 9/10 (lotus IPA wins). Rice wine flight – 8/10 (herbal one burns). Guide – 10/10. Value – 10/10. Hangover next morning – 6/10 (manageable). Would do again. Bring cash for extra beers.
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Verified PurchaseBy Marco Fontana May 8, 2026 I Started with Banh Mi and Ended with Rice Wine. No Regrets.7:30 – Picked up, already thirsty. 17:45 – Bun Cha saved my life (hangry avoided). 18:15 – Bia Hoi on a plastic stool, surrounded by locals, 25 cents a glass. Dangerous. 19:00 – Beer Street chaos: Hanoi Beer, loud music, people everywhere. 19:30 – Craft brewery: 4 samples, one tasted like passion fruit. Weird but good. 20:15 – Spirits tasting: rice wine, chrysanthemum liquor, something that burned my soul. 21:00 – Returned to hotel wobbly but happy. Best 3.5 hours of my trip.
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Verified PurchaseBy Chris Taylor April 21, 2026 Fun Hanoi Beer Tour – 3 HoursI recently joined a 3-hour Hanoi beer tour, and it was a fun and lively experience. We visited local spots, tried different Vietnamese beers, and enjoyed delicious street food along the way. The guide was friendly and made the tour very engaging. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to experience Hanoi’s nightlife in a short time.Best regards,Date of Experience: April 21, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Ines Christensen April 15, 2026 Fun Night, But Don't Expect High-End SpiritsLet me manage expectations. The Bia Hoi experience is iconic—sitting on tiny plastic chairs, drinking 25-cent beer, watching Hanoi rush by. That part is five stars. The craft brewery was fine (beers were average, not world-class). The spirits tasting at the end? Three small shots of rice wine infused with vague "herbs." Interesting but not refined. Our guide was lovely, the street food (bun cha) delicious, and the company fun. But if you're a serious beer or spirits nerd, lower your standards and just enjoy the chaos. As a social evening? 8/10.
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Verified PurchaseBy Alex Tanaka April 11, 2026 ハノイ・ビールツアー（3時間）レビューこんにちは、先日、ハノイの3時間ビールツアーに参加しましたが、とても楽しい体験でした。地元のビアホイやバーを巡りながら、ベトナムのビールとストリートフードを味わうことができました。ガイドも親切で雰囲気を盛り上げてくれたので、短時間でも十分にハノイの夜を楽しめました。また機会があればぜひ参加したいツアーです。よろしくお願いしますDate of Experience: April 10, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Katarzyna Wiśniewska April 3, 2026 A Liquid Ethnography of Hanoi's NightlifeThe tour functions as a vertical slice through Hanoi's drinking hierarchy. Bia Hoi represents the proletariat—fresh, ephemeral, consumed on curbside plastic furniture by laborers and office workers alike. Beer Street embodies commercialized youth culture: loud, fluorescent, performative. The craft brewery appeals to the aspirational middle class, mimicking global trends while incorporating本地 ingredients (rice, lotus, passion fruit). Finally, the spirits tasting connects to ancestral traditions—rice wine, fruit infusions, herbal remedies—served in a "cozy bar" that sanitizes folk practices for tourists. Deliciously educational. My liver volunteered for science.
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Verified PurchaseBy Ines Christensen March 21, 2026 From Humble Street Stools to Artisanal HeightsThe evening unfolded like a well-structured tasting menu. First, Bia Hoi—light, effervescent, virtually undrinkable after 15 minutes but perfect in the moment, served on miniature stools that humble even the tallest traveler. Beer Street offered commercial benchmarks: Hanoi Beer (clean, unambitious) and Saigon Export (malt-forward). The craft brewery was the revelation—a double IPA with本地 lotus notes, surprisingly balanced. Finally, the spirits: a 40-proof sticky rice wine, a lychee-infused grandmother's recipe, and a herbal digestif that tasted like Hanoi's humid nights. Educational, intoxicating, essential.
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Verified PurchaseBy Margaret O'Sullivan March 14, 2026 At 67, I Drank Rice Wine on a Plastic Stool. Wonderful.I wasn't sure about this tour. I'm not a young thing anymore. But our guide was so kind, and the bun cha was the best meal I've had in years. The Bia Hoi was light and refreshing—I had two! My knees complained about the tiny stools, but the laughter made up for it. The young people on Beer Street reminded me of Dublin in the 70s. The craft beers were too hoppy for me, but the rice wine at the end? Smooth and warm, like a hug from an old friend. Back at the hotel by 9 pm. Perfect evening for any age.
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Verified PurchaseBy 海燕 March 12, 2026 Amazing tripThank you to the company for arranging such a wonderful tour guide for my trip. The guide was professional, friendly, and made the whole experience truly enjoyable. I will definitely come back again in the future.Date of Experience: March 10, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Anders Rønning March 9, 2026 We Fell in Love Again Over Bia Hoi and Rice WineWe've been together eight years. This night felt like a first date again. Sitting on those tiny plastic stools, sharing a glass of Bia Hoi, watching Hanoi's chaos swirl around us—we couldn't stop laughing. The craft brewery let us taste five beers and argue about which was best (he said IPA, I said the honey ale). At the spirits tasting, we clinked our rice wine shots and just looked at each other. The guide took our photo. We looked happy. It's now our phone wallpaper. Best date night ever.
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Verified PurchaseBy Chloe Nguyen March 4, 2026 Good!I really enjoyed the beer tour! It was so much fun tasting different local beers and learning about the brewing process. The atmosphere was lively, and it was a great way to explore the city with friends. Highly recommend it for anyone who loves good beer and good company!Date of Experience: March 01, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Arjun Mehta March 3, 2026 Last Night, Hanoi Taught Me How to SavorThe hangover is mild. The memories are not. I learned that Bia Hoi isn't just beer—it's a ritual of community, strangers sharing plastic tables, no pretension. I learned that Hanoi's craft brewers are poets, infusing lotus and rice into rebellion against global blandness. I learned that rice wine, served in a shot glass by a man who learned from his grandmother, tastes like time. Last night wasn't just drinking. It was a lesson in slowing down, in sitting still on a tiny stool, in letting a city pour itself into you. Thank you, Hanoi. My head hurts. My heart is full.
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Verified PurchaseBy David February 4, 2026 You have to try the beer tourI had a fantastic beer tour in Hanoi and truly enjoyed every moment. The experience gave me a great taste of local culture and the unique flavors of Hanoi beer. Special thanks to Jenna for her enthusiastic advice and excellent arrangements. Everything was well organized and made the trip smooth and memorable. I will definitely come back and enjoy Hanoi beer again on my next visit. <3Date of Experience: February 02, 2026
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