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Offered in: English
Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
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Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
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Overview
Leading by local students who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Hanoi with visitors, you can walk through the narrow streets and discover hidden gem French placed in Hanoi many years ago, as your guide take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of the city's past and present.
You will have the chance to explore the architecture, which has a strong French influence, and see historical sites like Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Along with introducing you to sites like St. Joseph's Cathedral and Trang Tien Plaza, your guide will also take you to historical sites like Hoa lo Prison and the Hanoi Opera House. These sites will shed light on the period of cultural interference between Vietnam and France.
By choosing our tour, not only will you have a memorable and personalized experience, but you will also be supporting the education and future of our local students.
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22land Residence Hotel71 Hang Bong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN
7S Hotel Merci Hanoi32 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 100000
7s Hotel Symphony Hanoi01 Hang Hom Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 84-4-3938 1788
A&D Luxury HotelThua So 35, Lo 06, Khu 4.1CC, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 120000
A25 Hotel - 12 Ngo Sy Lien12 Ngo Si Lien Street, , Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 100000
A25 Hotel - 19 Phan Dinh Phung19 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ba Dinh District, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 100000
A25 Hotel - 23 Quan Thanh23 Quan Thanh, Street, Quan Thanh Ward, Ba Dinh, Vietnam, VN, 10000
A25 Hotel - 28 Tran Quy Cap28 Tran Quy Cap Street, Van Mieu, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 10000
A25 Hotel - 44 Hang Bun44 Hang Bun - Ba Dinh, , Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 100000
A25 Hotel - 96 Hai Ba Trung96 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 100000
AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa38A Tran Phu Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 10000
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Itinerary
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
(Schedule is flexible)
Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises.
1 hour
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Then, we will head to St. Joseph's Cathedra which is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture. Visitors can only enter the Cathedral in Hanoi in the opening time of ceremonial practice as the following schedule: Weekday (5:30 am - 6:15 pm), Saturday (6:00 pm), Sunday (5:00 am, 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
30 minutes
Trang Tien Plaza
Our next stop is Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop where the French colonialists introduced ice cream to the Vietnamese people in 1958
30 minutes
Hanoi Opera House
Then, we will visit Opera House or Hilton Opera where was completed in 1911 after 10 years of construction, by two French architects, Broyer and V. Harley, resembling the Opéra Garnier de Paris.
30 minutes
Hoa Lo Prison
Finally, we will head to Hoa Lo prison where displays most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
1 hour
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 13100% refund
June 14No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Feb, 2025
We had an amazing experience with our guide Joy, a very joyful and kind person! I highly recommend the tour to anybody interested in visiting Hanoi in a more casual way.
Amazing!!!!
Published on Jan, 2025
Quynh was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. I had a great time. I hope I get her on my next tour.
Great tour of French quarter with Han
Published on Jan, 2025
Great tour with Han. Enjoyed seeing the city from her eyes, providing a unique perspective on the city that only a local student can offer.
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Published on Dec, 2024
Anna was an amazing tour guide. So friendly, communicative and lovely!
She answered all of our questions and was super flexible with my family's last minute booking.
I would highly recommend booking this tour!
Fabulous family day with a great (student) tour guide who was attentive and nice
Published on Dec, 2024
Lovey family day! Nam made sure we had a great experience and matched our pace (we were a family of 4 including 2 teenagers). We really enjoyed Nams upbeat personality and personalized style. He spoke well and had a wealth of info on all the sites we visited. Highly recommend!!
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