VIETNAM – Hanoi – Brewed in Vietnam Beer Tour

Description

From expat friendly bar to local beer station, this activity gives a chance to discover the wide beer-scene in Hanoi. The itinerary is not only focusing on the bars but also on a few sightseeing in order to see some of the most famous monuments & places of Hanoi by night. From high-end craft beer to the famous bia hoi, many different are on the program to get a general knowledge about beer culture in Hanoi.

Can be combined with

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Selling points

• A wide variety of beers in different settings, from expat-friendly places to a local beer station
• A chance to discover Hanoi by night, from the old quarter to the beautiful gate of the Citadel
• Easy to include in any itinerary after a day of sightseeing

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Low carbon footprint: The activity has the open option to walk or take a very short transfer if needed (often depending on the physical condition of the travelers) which minimizes the carbon footprint as much as possible.

Support for local communities: the activity is supporting local small breweries as well as creating job opportunities for the young local staff working for these places.

Cultural engagement: The tour provides participants an opportunity to learn about the local way of life, especially the “Bia Hoi’ culture of Hanoian, which could be often considered a local culture.

Sustainable practices: The activity itself is designed to be sustainable, combining physical exercise with cultural exploration in a way that leaves a minimal footprint on the environment.

The Brewed in Vietnam Beer Tour exemplifies a balanced approach to responsible tourism which benefits not only the environment but also local community. By engaging participants in a walking tour that supports local small businesses and young workforce, this experience fosters a deeper appreciation for the cultural experiences while promoting sustainable practices.

Time And Transportation

Starting time: 17:00 to 17:30 ; starting after 17:00 means there will be no sunset in Truc Bach

Duration

• 4.5 hours with a planned schedule as follow:

Standing bar : 17:00 to 17:45
Walking and transfer: 17:45 to 18:45
Pasteur Street Bar : 19.00 to 20.30
Walk in Hoan Kiem : 20.30 to 20.45
Bia Hoi / Local Beer Station : 20:45 to 21:30

Min pax

2

Max pax

30

How to sell it

• A great activity for those who are looking for an activity at night
• The travelers will discover another side of Hanoi, with surprising sights such as Truc Bach (where tourists never go) or the scene of Bia Hoi in Hanoi.
• Easy for big groups
• Options for non-alcoholic drinks (need to be informed prior to the activity to the operation).

Why this activity

• To have a new Easia Signature Product
• An activity at night that is not a food tour
• A great activity for several of our markets which are beer-lovers
• Beer Tour already exist from several suppliers but they are expensive, here we have a similar activity for half the price

Good to combine with

Regular sightseeing

Do not combine with

Cyclo in the afternoon

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

Easia Signature Product

Pros

• Easia Signature activity
• Many different kind of beers to taste
• Good toilets in the first 2 stops

Cons

• Food is western food
• No visit of a brewery is included, most of the breweries are in Tay Ho or further in Ba Dinh and would therefore require too much transportation

Information

Map of the activity (the part between the North gate of the old citadel and Pasteur is made by car, not walking) : https://goo.gl/maps/VXM9EtcfcJs

The total walking distance is about 2.2 kilometers split between:

• 1.3 kilometers from Truc Bach to the gate of the old citadel
• 900 meters from the St Joseph Cathedral to the Bia Hoi corner

Important information

Food set for Standing Bar (1st Stop):

Set 1 

• 1 Beer or 1 non-alcoholic drink
• 1 snack set for 3 pax

Set 2 (vegetarian)

• 1 Beer or 1 non-alcoholic drink
• 1 snack set for 3 pax

Pasteur Street Brewing Co. (2nd Stop):

• 1 Beer or 1 non-alcoholic drink
• 1 snack set for 3 pax

Inclusion

• Depending on the option chosen:
  – Standing bar: 1 beer (250mL) & 1 snack set for 3 pax
  – Pasteur Street Brewing Co: 3 beers in Pasteur (175ml) & 1 snack set for 3 pax
  – Local beer: 1 Hanoi Beer (0.25L)

Exclusion

Additional drinks & beers

Special Guide notes

• We strongly recommend them to have food in Standing Bar or in Pasteur Street

Different Choice

We have 3 options for the tour:

• 1 option for the food: We include or not include the food (as mentioned in “Inclusions”)
• 1 option for the beer: We include all the beers (as mentioned in “Inclusions”)
• In case some travelers don’t want to drink beer we can replace with non-acholic beverage. Please inform operation at the time of booking. Similar price in ERP.

Contact

• Standing bar :

170 Trần Vũ, Ba Đình
Hà Nội, Việt Nam
(024) 3266.8057 (Bar)
0913.231.323 (Hương Anh) Manager
info@standingbarhanoi.com

• Pasteur Street

Nguyen Thu Tra – Tap Manager
+84984370380
tra@pasteurstreet.com

English

Hanoi – Brewed in Vietnam beer tour

In late afternoon you will travel to a small peninsula in Hanoi which offers beautiful views on West Lake. You will start to taste Vietnamese beers stopping in an expat-friendly bar offering craft beers on tap. After the first beer you will walk in Truc Bach neighborhood and you will pass in front of the Northern gate of the old citadel. Then you will transfer to the old quarter, here you will stop in a famous beer-lover bar. You will taste several craft beers and end the tour with a walk to the famous St Joseph cathedral located next to the bar. 

Duration: 4h 30min
Meals: Beers (around 1.5 liters) and matching food
Note for sales: Option with final Bia Hoi after the tour: text to add.

After a quick walk crossing the busy old quarter you will finish your evening in the famous Bia Hoi of Hanoi, the name given to small bars serving local beers.

French

Tour autour de la bière brassée au Vietnam

Vers la fin de l’après-midi, vous vous dirigerez vers la petite péninsule d’Hanoi qui offre une superbe vue sur le Lac de l’Ouest. Votre tour de dégustation des bières vietnamiennes commencera dans un bar d’expatriés qui offre de la bière artisanale en pression.Vous vous rendrez ensuite dans le quartier de Truc Bach et passerez par la magnifique porte Nord de l’ancienne citadelle.

Vous prendrez ensuite la direction du Vieux Quartier pour vous arrêter dans un bar d’amateurs de bière où vous pourrez goûter différentes bières artisanales avant de vous rendre à pied jusqu’à la cathédrale St Joseph située juste à côté.

Durée : 4h 30min
Inclus : bière (environ 1,5 litre; soit 5 bières) et de la nourriture en accompagnement
Note for sales: Option with final Bia Hoi after the tour: text to add.

Après cette petite balade à travers l’animation du Vieux Quartier vous terminerez la soirée dans l’un des innombrables Bia Hoi d’Hanoi, ces petits bars qui servent de la délicieuse bière artisanale locale bon marché.

Spanish

Hanoi – Tour de la cerveza de Vietnam

A última hora de la tarde viajará a una pequeña península de Hanoi que ofrece hermosas vistas del Lago del Oeste. Empezará a degustar cervezas vietnamitas parando en un bar para expatriados que ofrece cervezas artesanales de barril. Después de la primera cerveza, paseará por el barrio de Truc Bach y pasará por delante de la puerta norte de la antigua ciudadela.

A continuación, se trasladará al casco antiguo, donde hará una parada en un famoso bar para amantes de la cerveza. Degustará varias cervezas artesanales y se dirigirá a la famosa catedral de San José, situada junto al bar. 

Duración: 4h 30min
Comidas incluidas: Cervezas (alrededor de 1,5 litros) y comida a juego
Note for sales: Option with final Bia Hoi after the tour: text to add.

Tras un rápido paseo por el ajetreado casco antiguo, terminará la velada en el famoso Bia Hoi de Hanoi, nombre que reciben los pequeños bares que sirven cervezas locales.

Italian

Tour della birra prodotta in Vietnam 

Nel tardo pomeriggio viaggerete verso una piccola penisola di Hanoi, che vanta splendide viste sul West Lake. Iniziate il vostro tour di degustazione di birre vietnamite con una sosta in un bar di espatriati che offre birre artigianali alla spina. Dopo la prima birra, si passeggia nel quartiere di Truc Bach e si passa davanti alla porta nord dell’antica cittadella.

Quindi, dirigetevi nel centro storico, in un famoso bar per gli amanti della birra. Qui, potete assaggiare diverse birre artigianali e a continuazione raggiungere a piedi l’imponente Cattedrale di San Giuseppe, situata proprio accanto al bar. 

 Durata: 4 ore e 30 minuti
Pasti: abbinamento birra (circa 1,5 litri; ~ 5 birre) e cibo
Note for sales: Option with final Bia Hoi after the tour: text to add.

Dopo una breve passeggiata nel vivace centro storico, terminate la serata in uno degli innumerevoli “bia hoi” di Hanoi, il nome dato ai piccoli bar che servono deliziose birre di produzione locale. 

German

Bier-Tour: Gebraut in Vietnam  

Am späten Nachmittag fahren Sie zu einer kleinen Halbinsel in Hanoi, die einen schönen Blick über den Westsee bietet. Mit einem Halt an einer Expat-Bar, die Craft-Bier vom Fass verkauft, beginnen Sie Ihre Verkostungstour. Nach dem ersten Bier schlendern Sie durch das Viertel Truc Bach und kommen am Nordtor der alten Zitadelle vorbei.

Anschließend geht es in die Altstadt zu einer bekannten Bar für Bierliebhaber. Dort können Sie mehrere Craft-Biere probieren, bevor Sie zur hoch aufragenden St.-Joseph-Kathedrale laufen, die sich direkt neben dem Lokal befindet. 

Dauer: 4 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Mahlzeiten: Bier (etwa 1,5 Liter; ~5 Bier) und dazu passendes Essen
Note for sales: Option with final Bia Hoi after the tour: text to add.

Nach einem kurzen Spaziergang durch die geschäftige Altstadt beenden Sie Ihren Abend in einer der unzähligen ‚biahois‘ von Hanoi; so werden kleine Bars genannt, die köstliches – und billiges – lokal gebrautes Bier servieren.

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