Hanoi Old Quarter: An Age-old Diverse Showcase of Vietnam's History and Culture

Discover the captivating history and vibrant culture of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Explore ancient alleyways, local markets, and iconic landmarks for an unforgettable journey through Vietnam’s past.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bach Ma Temple - In the middle of the Old Quarter, Bach Ma Temple is one of the oldest and holiest temples in the city, which was originally founded in the 9th century.
    The translation of Bach Ma is White Horse and this refers to a story behind the construction of the Temple. King Ly Thai To had been struggling to build the temple as its walls…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

With a history spanning over a millennium, the Old Quarter occupies the most ancient part of Hanoi. A stroll through this historic neighborhood can transport you to another era.
In Hanoi, you will encounter a mix of beautiful, pleasant, surprising and sometimes jarring sights. From atop the city’s tallest sky bar, you can get a panoramic glimpse of…

Location
72 P. Hàng Bạc
Phố Hàng Bạc
Please come to 72 Hang Bac and look for a person wearing a yellow T-shirt. You need to give us your WhatsApp number, G-mail or local number so we can find you in the case we do not see you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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George_c
Sep 8, 2024
Great tour of the old quarter with a fun and informative local guide. - Great way to see and learn about the old quarter of Hanoi. My guide was friendly, informative and fun. I highly recommend this trip (and Yen Dung as your guide).
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Viveksingh25
Aug 13, 2024
Excellent tour with Kien Pham - Kien Pham met us at the meeting point on time. He took us around the old quarter as per the itinerary and explained to us everything in great detail. His grasp of English, knowledge of history and sense of humor was excellent. We were offered complimentary refreshments during breaks throughout the tour. Overall an excellent experience.
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Lisa
Jul 11, 2024
Hidden gems of Hanoi - My sons and really enjoyed our afternoon walking tour with Mina. We saw and experienced things that you would never find without a guide. She was very informative and friendly. This was recommended to us by a tour guide we met in Ho Chi Minh City. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Dangerindesign
Jun 27, 2024
A fun and eye-opening tour of Hanoi! - It’s our first time going to Vietnam and we can only explore Hanoi due to the limited time we have. So my sister booked us a walking tour in the One Trip by Local website. The tour company made sure we understood where to meet our guide, photos and all and our guide was Mina contacted us the day before the tour to confirm everything. So communication was great! We met Mina and we already know the vibes was going to be great just by meeting her, I think it helped that we’re somewhat in the same age group. She was more than punctual, we got there early and she was already there! We started off the tour with the view of the city on the rooftop of a hotel and got some amazing coffee afterwards and we learned and discussed Vietnam’s history. Mina’s storytelling was clear, you can see she’s so passionate about her country and history. But what really stood out for us was the honesty she presented, learning about the horrors Vietnam has suffered at the hands of colonizers and invaders. After having the eye-opening history lesson with our coffee, we headed to explore the city. She brought us to different places, from historical buildings to narrow alleyways! Giving us the background and history of each place and how it functions now in the present. And she offered to take our photos multiple times as well. She may not be everyone’s cup of tea but she certainly was ours! To hear it from a local’s point of view is both educational and fascinating. We learned so much from the short time we had with her!
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Daydream06531790163
May 5, 2024
Half day at the Hidden Hanoi old quater. - Mina was an amazing guide. Her English is excellent and she has a deep understanding of Vietnam's history and current affairs. She listened carefully to my interests and organized the perfect day. Her knowledge of the area really paid off. I highly recommend Mina. It was a great way to start my Hanoi adventure!
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Impossible50
Apr 2, 2024
A great way to see Hanoi Old Quarter through the eyes of a local - Our tour of the Old Quarter with our local guide Lana went way beyond what we expected. The two hours passed so quickly, with lots of variety of experience. We started out sampling local egg coffee at a fascinating coffee house at 11 Hang Gai- what a hidden oasis! Then we explored some of the Old Quarter streets, gaining lots of local tips from Lana. We sampled local food, toured the beautiful traditional house at 87 Ma May and just as our energy was flagging, Lana organised a Xich Lo tour back to our meeting place. This was a very well structured and informative tour, with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide- great value and very entertaining.
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Astrid_s
Mar 5, 2024
Great tour. Book it. - Great insight on Vietnam and Hanoi past and present. Nice and professional service from Quam. I really liked all the stops we made some I did not expect and was a nice surprise. I hesitated a lot before booking it and I'm glad I did.
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Storyteller471052
Feb 22, 2024
A must do tour. - This is a must do tour. Cong was a great host with a small group of four on the tour. His enthusiasm and local knowledge really allowed us to relax and visit parts of the city that you would never normally know about. 100% recommended.
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Shirley_o
Feb 21, 2024
The old quarters walking tour - Cong was an excellent guide, he shared his knowledge of The old quarters which would have been hard to do on our own as this area is a maze of narrow streets and alleys, would highly recommend this tour as a quick insight to this area.
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Jane_l
Sep 29, 2024
Apathetic tour - I think I was unlucky. It was the guide's final trip and he really just wasn't interested. Expect other guides will be better.
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