(Private) Hanoi French Quarter walking Tour | 3 hours to 8 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)
  • Free private tour guide
  • Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • Transport

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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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

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Tour Review

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.

Book a tour with Anna

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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