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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: Student-Led Exploration of History, Cuisine, and Culture
4.9
613 Ratings
Hanoi
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter through a student-led walking tour. Discover the history, cuisine, and culture of this vibrant city while supporting local students. Book now!
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter through a student-led walking tour. Discover the history, cuisine, and culture of this vibrant city while supporting local students. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - The tour guide will collect guests from their hotel or designated meeting point to commence the Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The initial stop will be Hoan Kiem Lake, often referred to as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can enjoy watching locals engage in activities such as playing badminton and…
- Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - The tour guide will collect guests from their hotel or designated meeting point to commence the Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The initial stop will be Hoan Kiem Lake, often referred to as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can enjoy watching locals engage in activities such as playing badminton and exercising.
- Ancient House - Next, the tour proceeds to the Ancient House. Located on a peaceful street near Silver Street, this site attracts numerous tourists with its ancient yet elegant charm, characteristic of a traditional Vietnamese house.
- Kim Ngan Temple - According to The Hanoitimes, Kim Ngan communal house (No. 42 Hang Bac, Hanoi) is a historic architectural and religious site constructed during the Le dynasty. In mid-2011, it was transformed into a cultural and performing arts venue, becoming a gathering place for enthusiasts of ca tru singing. Note: optional
- Thang Long Water Puppet - The final destination is the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. This popular venue showcases captivating puppet performances that depict traditional legends and historical stories. Open Hours: 3pm-8pm (daily) Price: 100,000 - 200,000 (depending on seat selection)
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour with email confirmation
- Exclusive access to a private tour guide
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour with email confirmation
- Exclusive access to a private tour guide
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Transport
Additional Information
Led by enthusiastic local students eager to share their knowledge and love for Hanoi, visitors will stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. The guide will take them on a journey through time, narrating stories of the city’s past and present.
Participants will have the chance to visit historical sites like Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple,…
Led by enthusiastic local students eager to share their knowledge and love for Hanoi, visitors will stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. The guide will take them on a journey through time, narrating stories of the city’s past and present.
Participants will have the chance to visit historical sites like Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, as well as explore local markets and shops. The guide will also introduce traditional Vietnamese cuisine, recommending the best street food and local dining spots.
By selecting this tour, not only will participants enjoy a memorable and personalized experience, but they will also be supporting the education and future of local students.
NOTE:
- Please be aware that tank tops and shorts (above the knee) are not permitted when entering spiritual sites such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open only in the morning from 7:30 am to 11 am.
Location
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(613 Ratings)
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X5838ctjordank
Apr 13, 2026
Great experience in Hanoi - This was an outstanding experience! Huyen and Lam were fantastic guides. They were both very kind and genuinely interested in both providing a lot of information on our tour but also in learning about us and our culture. We came into the tour wanting to see the Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature and Huyen and Lam did a great job showing us around. My kids (15 and 13) both thoroughly enjoyed the tour as well and getting to know the guides. We highly recommend!!
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Danielle_r
Apr 10, 2026
Viet and Giang were... - Viet and Giang were lovely tour guides. We really enjoyed our time with them and the were great with our children. Highly recommended.
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Mohitv704
Apr 6, 2026
An experience in Hanoi not to be missed.. - I did three separate tours and enjoyed every one of them! The guides were super friendly, courteous, smart and provided a lot of tips and information about Hanoi. I really want to thank the student guides for making my trip memorable and I wish them all the best for their future. The tours were free of cost but I would have gladly paid for the service. Each tour lasted about 3 hours and I wish I had more time for their other tours. I'll definitely book them again and recommended their service to everyone. Cam On!
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Nandarlinhtun
Apr 3, 2026
Great Tour with Thái - I had such a great experience with the free student Hanoi tour, especially thanks to my guide, Thái. He was incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely sweet throughout the whole tour.
Thái took me to several historical spots and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand but still super interesting. I learned so much more about Hanoi’s history and culture than I expected.
If you’re thinking about exploring Hanoi, I highly recommend this tour and if you get Thái as your guide, you’re in the best hands🤗
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Demarest_r
Apr 2, 2026
A Don't Miss! - Don't Miss! This was a wonderful tour! Harley and Anna were the most amazing tour guides we have had in all of Vietnam. The knowledge of history and traditions were boundless. Every question I had was answered throughly. I wish they could be our tour guides for every tour. We really, really, really enjoyed ourselves.
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Lorisa361
Mar 27, 2026
Great experience! - We had the chance to meet Tina (best guide 😉) who showed us around Hanoi and its delicious dishes (Best bun cha ever!)
Tina explained many things to us and gave us anecdotes that made this experience unique for us
Tina was really attentive to what we wanted to discover and knew many addresses!
I recommend this experience without any hesitation
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Benita_t
Mar 23, 2026
Great initiative and flexibility - I really enjoyed my tour with Hiếu (Joe) who was flexible as I had to change my plans a bit.
Really enjoyed hearing more about the history of the places we went to and the format of the tour.
Highly recommend!
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U3846xmcherylb
Mar 19, 2026
Friendly tour with helpful guides - Excellent trip and guides who catered for where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. Harley and Mia were two very lovely helpful students who even managed to take us to a secret coffee shop where we had Vietnamese coffee making experience. What we really appreciated was the time they took with our husbands who insisted in reading everything around the prison as they were very interested in the history. Thankyou for picking us up from out hotel and making sure we got back too. Also thank you for showing us how to cross the roads.
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Candr73
Mar 12, 2026
Excellent old quater tour, highly recommended - Fantastic experience Rosa our guide was excellent, really enthusiastic and informative. We were able to customise the tour to include everything we wanted to see. The ideal way to see Hanoi.
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Fredkk3290yk
Mar 20, 2026
Enlightened and encouraged Americans - Brandon did a phenomenal job teaching us about the history, culture, and politics of Vietnam with extensive knowledge and passion. I commented to my wife how I did not expect to receive that from a Vietnamese perspective on this trip but it was priceless…and on a free tour! We were blessed by his statement about not forgetting the past but moving forward with positive relations with France and America. His English is good for a 19 year old but he was difficult to understand at times.
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