Taste Hue: Street Food & Cycling Tour
Discover the flavors of Vietnam’s former imperial capital on a Hue Street Food Tour by Bicycle.
Cycle through the atmospheric streets of Hue in the evening, visit the famous Dong Ba Market, and stop at local eateries to taste some of the city’s most popular traditional dishes.
From Bún Thịt Nướng and crispy Bánh Khoái to roasted duck and the colorful sweet soups known as Chè Huế, this evening cycling tour combines local food, culture, and sightseeing.
Along the way, your local guide will introduce you to Hue’s culinary traditions and show you how local people enjoy their favorite dishes.
Tour Details
17:00 – Hotel Pick-up
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in central Hue.
After preparing your bicycles, begin cycling through the local streets and experience the evening atmosphere of Hue.
17:15 – Dong Ba Market
Visit Dong Ba Market, the largest traditional market in Hue.
Explore the busy market and discover a wide variety of:
- Fresh vegetables
- Seafood
- Meat
- Herbs
- Local ingredients
- Traditional Vietnamese foods
The market is an excellent place to experience everyday life in Hue and learn about the ingredients used in local cuisine.
17:45 – Taste Bún Thịt Nướng
Stop at a local restaurant or food stall to try Bún Thịt Nướng Hue.
This popular dish combines grilled pork with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, herbs, peanuts, and a flavorful sauce.
Your guide will introduce you to the local way of enjoying this traditional Hue specialty.
18:30 – Try Bánh Khoái
Continue cycling to a local restaurant and taste Bánh Khoái, Hue’s crispy savory pancake.
The pancake is typically served with:
- Shrimp
- Pork
- Bean sprouts
- Fresh herbs
- Special peanut dipping sauce
This is one of the dishes that makes Hue’s food culture particularly distinctive.
19:15 – Taste Vietnamese Roast Duck
Continue to another local food stop to try Vịt Quay, Vietnamese roast duck.
Enjoy crispy skin and flavorful meat as your guide explains more about local dining traditions.
19:45 – Chè Huế Dessert
Finish the food experience with Chè Huế, a traditional Hue dessert.
Hue is famous for its wide variety of chè, which can include beans, lotus seeds, fruit, coconut milk, jelly, and other sweet ingredients.
Try a local variety and discover one of the city’s most popular traditional desserts.
20:15 – Cycle Along the Perfume River
After dinner, enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through Hue at night.
Cycle along the Perfume River and enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere before returning to your hotel.
Tour Highlights
- Nui Dat Battlefield: Visit the former Australian Task Force Base.
- Long Tan Cross: Pay your respects at the memorial commemorating the Battle of Long Tan.
- Horseshoe Hill: Discover the location of a former Australian fire support base.
- Long Phuoc Tunnels: Explore an underground network used during the Vietnam War.
- Ba Ria Countryside: Travel through former battlefield areas and rubber plantations.
- Vietnam War History: Learn about the experiences of Australian, New Zealand, and Vietnamese forces.
Tour Map
Additional Info
All prices are per person depending on the group size.
If you require a guide who speaks German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, French, Spanish, or Italian, please let us know in advance. A small additional fee applies for these language services compared to the standard English-speaking guide.
For Children
- 4 years and younger: Free
- 5 to 6 years old: 60% of the adult price
- 7 to 10 years old: 80% of the adult price
