Hanoi French Quarter: Coffee and Stories | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Hanoi French Quarter: Coffee and Stories
2 Adults x $25.00
$50.00
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • We will have an amazing ice cream!
  • Gratuities

Overview

Our Hanoi French Quarter Walking Tour will take you to discover one of the most beautiful parts of the city. The historical area is located in the southern part of Hanoi and is full of culture and history that sets it apart from the rest of the city. We will start with an explanation of Vietnamese general history in a French villa coffee shop, accompanied by a cup of authentic Vietnamese Coffee. We will then give a brief overview of French influences in Hanoi, as well as the famous Vietnam War. Our tour will feature St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Post Office, Trang Tien Street, Hanoi Metropole Hotel, and the very first university in French Indochina, among many other places. You will learn about how Vietnamese society changed under French rule and explore the good and bad of this period. We will provide in-depth information (history buffs welcome!) but in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Think of it as a conversation, rather than a lecture!

Meeting points

The meeting point is in front of the coffee shop at 6 Au Trieu Street (right next to the St Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi). Address: 6 Phố Ấu Triệu, Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Itinerary

  • St. Joseph's Cathedral

    Address: 40 Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi St Joseph Cathedral Hanoi is considered to be one of the symbols of Hanoi. It’s a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. The architecture of St Joseph Cathedral Hanoi is designed in the style of medieval Gothic Europe. The church and colonization are inseparable and the church has played an outsize role in Vietnam’s modern history. It is not only a regular place of worship activities of the Archdiocese of Hanoi, but St Joseph cathedral Hanoi is also a popular tourist destination in Hanoi, attracting a large number of tourists inside and outside to visit.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    There is nothing better to learn about the history by trying the iconic "Ca phe sua da"- Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk in a hidden French villa. There are so many interesting stories to tell you.

    20 minutes

  • Chua Ba Da

    A very hidden pogoda at one of the busiest streets in Hanoi

    10 minutes

  • Hanoia Metropole

    Address: 15 Ngo Quyen street Standing the test of time and being considered the most beautiful colonial era hotel, Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole is recognized as Hanoi’s legendary landmark for its contribution to the city’s heritage. The hotel has been a prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901 when it opened as the first official luxury residence and hotel in the city during the French colonial period. It boasts a rich history, was constructed with a French Colonial architectural style by two talented designers.

    15 minutes

  • Hanoi Opera House

    Address: no 1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Hanoi Opera House was a historical evidence of Vietnamese social and cultural development under French rule, a vestige for an architectural development stage dating back to the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries in Vietnam. The theatre has seen many significant historical events associated to the August Revolution and the early years of Vietnam Hanoi Opera House embraces the European architectural style under the Renaissance period with the Italian-made marble floor, copper chandeliers and exquisite French murals on the ceiling, thus making the place one of Hanoi’s singular architectural landmarks. For a long time, Hanoi Opera House has been a rendezvous for those who love theatrical performance and traditional songs and music, symphonies, opera and classical opera. It is also a tourist attraction for local and foreign visitors.

    15 minutes

  • Trang Tien Plaza

    Trang Tien street are familiar to most of Hanoian, which was known as a beautiful street and has the development from the early days of Hanoi through the French period to the present time. Trang Tien is a busy shopping area, featuring bookshops, galleries and boutiques. On this street, Trang Tien Plaza, which was elaborated in elegant French style of architecture, is the first high-end luxury shopping center in Hanoi with various popular international authentic brands under one roof. Located on 35 Trang Tien street, Trang Tien ice cream can be seen as the most popular ice cream brands in Hanoi, which is a great treat for everyone to enjoy, especially in hot summer days in tropical countries like Vietnam. Ice cream was introduced by the French during the First Indochina War, and this brand was opened in 1958, not long after the French left Vietnam.

    15 minutes

  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

    Turtle Tower is one of Hanoi’s most iconic attractions, symbolizing the patriotic pride of the local population. The tower is a combination of European and Asian architecture – with gothic arches at its first two storeys combined with the hip roof of Vietnam architecture. During the French colonial period, on the top of the Turtle Tower, a version of the Statue of Liberty (1890-1896), was placed by the French. However, it was removed when the Tran Trong Kim regime gained control of the city in 1945. During the French rule, the local people would often hang Vietnam’s revolutionary flag from the tower in order to show their defiant spirit.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    The very first modern university built by the French

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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144 reviews

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Excellent Historical Tour of the City

Published on Dec, 2024

I am very glad we booked this tour. Mina was an excellent guide, charismatic and informative. The pace of the tour is great for admiring the area without getting too tired from all the walking. This is a great way to learn more about the city's history (and Vietnam as a whole) from a local, with a few goodies included.

Nice tour to learn about...

Published on Nov, 2024

Nice tour to learn about the history of the city and Vietnam. Our guide Mina was very nice and passionate, meet up was also smooth as they will contact you via WhatsApp the day before with more details, which was nice.

Lovely tour, Incredible guide

Published on Nov, 2024

Hanoi's French Quarter is wonderful. A rich history, so well maintained. And our guide, Mina, did a fantastic job bringing it to life with her knowledge and energy. The lemon coffee and coconut coffee we got to enjoy were a lovely treat, and absolutely out of this world!

Hanoi coffee and French Quarter tour

Published on Nov, 2024

The coffee and ice cream were great and we got a nice tour of the French quarter of Hanoi. Our guide provided lots of good information about that area.

Fun and informative tour in the French Quarter.

Published on Oct, 2024

Fun and informative tour with Mina! We met Mina in front of the church and went to a nearby coffee shop to try Vietnamese coffee. Mina was very informative about the French Quarter and history of Hanoi. This is not your normal bus tour of Hanoi. We walked and talked.

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