Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Local Stories
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Hanoi, Vietnam
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Professional local guide (English, Spanish, German, French)
- Storytelling on history, culture, legends, and daily life
- Guided walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter, French Quarter, and Long Bien Bridge
- Small-group experience (max. 8 guests)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase along the way)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses & tips/gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tượng đài Cảm Tử, P. Hàng Dầu, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Our guide will be waiting for you by the statue, just opposite the red bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple. Look out for our guide — they’ll be wearing a green hat and a name tag so you can easily spot them.
End point
- Cầu Long Biên, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
The tour will finish at Hanoi Train Street or Long Bien Bridge. Note: Hanoi Train Street is often subject to safety restrictions, so access cannot be guaranteed. If closed, the tour will end at Long Bien Bridge instead.
Itinerary
1
Tuợng Dai Quyết Tử
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Temple Ngoc Son
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Ta Hien Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Old City Gate
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Dong Xuan Market
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Long Bien Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 38 reviews
Our guide Chris was fabulous! He was very passionate and shared a lot of interesting insights into life in Vietnam at each stop. And bonus he made us the most delicious egg coffee from scratch! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed this walking tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with Chris, and that his passion and local insights into Vietnamese culture made the experience special.
Ending the Hanoi tour with a freshly made egg coffee is always a favorite highlight.
Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Kind regards,
Tony
Hanoi Travel Mate
Hien was an excellent guide! Very friendly and passionate, he made us discover Hanoi with many interesting explanations. Very accommodating, he picked us up from the hotel. I highly recommend!
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Valentine,
Merci beaucoup pour votre excellent commentaire !
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié ce walking tour à Hanoi avec Hien, notre guide local, et la découverte du Old Quarter et de ses hidden gems.
Merci encore pour votre recommandation, et au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’un autre Hanoi tour !
Bien cordialement,
Tony
Hanoi Travel Mate
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