Hanoi Old Quarter Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Hanoi Old Quarter. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Small-Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

• Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line

• Le Journey Elegance - Halong Bay - All Inclusive Multi Day Tour

• [HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food—Small-Group Tour

• The Best Halong Bay Overnight Cruise– CozyBay Grand-All Inclusive

While it's free to explore Hanoi Old Quarter on your own, guided tours are an affordable way to get more out of the neighborhood. Street food walking tours are among the most popular options, starting at around US$16, while private food tours start closer to US$25. You can find budget-friendly walking tours for less than US$5, but if you're after something a little different, book a motorbike food tour at night for around US$70.

Hanoi Old Quarter is absolutely worth visiting. It offers centuries-old culture and some of Vietnam's best street food in one walkable neighborhood. A food tour is an ideal way to experience the neighborhood, with a local guide leading you to spots you'd never find on your own while giving the backstory on each dish you taste along the way. Many tours also take in Hanoi Train Street and other Old Quarter highlights, packing even more into the experience.

Per one customer who booked the Small-Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie, "Chi Chi was an incredible guide! She curated a fantastic journey through Hanoi's hidden gems, introducing us to local delicacies we never would have found on our own. Chi Chi's knowledge of the city's food culture made the experience feel like exploring with a local friend. This was the perfect introduction to Hanoi, highly recommended for any foodie!"

Main attractions within Hanoi’s Old Quarter include Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of the Jade Mountain (Ngoc Son Temple), Bach Ma Temple, Thang Long Puppet Theater, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Dong Xuan Market. The Old Quarter is also known for its traditional craft streets and many street food options.

Yes, there are many accommodation options in the Old Quarter to suit all budgets and tastes: hostels, budget hotels, boutique hotels, luxury hotels, and vacation rentals. Hanoi’s Old Quarter also has many dining options, including restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and street food.

Yes, there are numerous guided tours that explore the Old Quarter. Depending on your interests, you can take a tour of the area’s top attractions or hidden gems by either walking, motorbike, or cyclo tour. Alternatively, sample local dishes and drinks on a tasting tour, or browse markets and stores on a shopping excusion.

One of the best ways to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter is to walk around its maze of streets, including its traditional craft streets, as well as along Hoan Kiem Lake. Activities include trying street food, watching a water puppet show, and visiting local temples.

Yes, there are markets and streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter where you can find local crafts and souvenirs. Head to Dong Xuan Market or the night market on Hang Dao Street for a wide variety of items. Hang Gai Street is a good area for silk items, while Nha Tho Street offers traditional handicrafts, such as bamboo flutes and ceramics.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Hanoi Old Quarter. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Hanoi:

• Ha Long Bay

• Ninh Binh

• Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

• Tam Coc

• Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hanoi.