About this tour
A 5-hour craft beer tour through Hanoi's quieter neighbourhoods, visiting local breweries and tasting curated beer flights at each stop. You'll learn how beer is made, the difference between commercial and craft styles, and how to properly taste beer. The tour includes a guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup (selected hotels), and food pairings at each venue—a solid introduction to Vietnam's craft beer scene beyond the Old Quarter.
Highlights
- Guided tastings at multiple independent breweries across Hanoi
- Beer flight samples designed to showcase each brewer's work
- Learn beer history, production methods, and tasting technique
- Food pairings (Vietnamese and Western) at each stop
- Air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small group maximum of 12 people
- Neighbourhoods off the typical tourist trail
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the first of several craft breweries scattered across Hanoi's lesser-known areas. At each stop, your guide will walk you through a tasting flight—several beers selected to show range and quality—and explain what you're tasting: the brewing process, style differences, and how to properly savour each one. Between tastings, you'll eat small food pairings designed to complement the beers. The tour wraps up with a final stop and return to your hotel. Expect roughly 5 hours door-to-door, with the pace set by the group and the guide's explanations.
What travellers say
- Small groups and off-the-beaten-path venues, not Old Quarter crowds
- Structured tastings teach you how to actually evaluate beer
- Food pairings with each beer complement the learning experience
- Guide explains Vietnamese beer culture and brewing detail
- Hassle-free transport and hotel pickup included
- Beers themselves cost extra—tasting samples are small
- 18-year minimum age means no younger travellers can join
- Selected hotels only for pickup; may not cover your accommodation
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone keen on craft beer, food and drink culture, or wanting to explore Hanoi beyond the backpacker circuit—no prior beer knowledge needed. You must be at least 18 years old; under-18s cannot participate. The tour is physically easy, but involves walking between venues and standing at breweries. All beers are available to purchase on top of inclusions; the listed beverages are limited to non-alcoholic options and water. Food pairings and transport are included. Vegetarian options are available—request at booking. Groups run 2–12 people; you'll need a minimum of 2 per booking. Hotel pickup covers selected hotels only; check availability when booking. Tips are not included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.