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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: Explore History, Culture, and Cuisine
4.9
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Hanoi
Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour. Explore history, culture, and cuisine on a journey through the heart of the city.
Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour. Explore history, culture, and cuisine on a journey through the heart of the city.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Temple Ngoc Son - (Schedule is flexible)
Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
Situated on a small island within the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is a highly frequented cultural landmark in Hanoi. Linked to the lakeshore by the iconic red wooden The Huc Bridge, the temple pays tribute to General Tran Hung Dao and other…
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Temple Ngoc Son - (Schedule is flexible)
Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
Situated on a small island within the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is a highly frequented cultural landmark in Hanoi. Linked to the lakeshore by the iconic red wooden The Huc Bridge, the temple pays tribute to General Tran Hung Dao and other national scholars and heroes. Its peaceful environment, historical importance, and traditional architecture make it an ideal place to delve into Vietnam’s spiritual and intellectual legacy. -
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - (Schedule is flexible)
The tour guide will pick up the group to commence the Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first stop will be Hoan Kiem Lake, regarded as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can witness various local activities such as playing badminton and exercising. -
Temple of Literature & National University - (Schedule is flexible)
Originally constructed as a university in 1070, the Temple of Literature & National University is dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and sages. The building is exceptionally well-preserved and serves as an excellent example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. A visit to the Temple of Literature reveals historic structures from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered location that has seen thousands of doctors graduate, now serving as a memorial to education and literature. -
Hoa Lo Prison - (Schedule is flexible)
Hoa Lo Prison, ironically dubbed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War, primarily features exhibits related to its use up to the mid-1950s, highlighting the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
What's Included
- Free hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour with email confirmation
- Complimentary private tour guide
- No tips required, no hidden charges
- Free hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour with email confirmation
- Complimentary private tour guide
- No tips required, no hidden charges
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Transport
Additional Information
Uncover the hidden treasures of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our skilled and knowledgeable guides will lead you through the vibrant heart of Hanoi, delving into the city’s rich history, culture, and culinary delights.
You’ll explore renowned tourist spots such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter,…
Uncover the hidden treasures of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our skilled and knowledgeable guides will lead you through the vibrant heart of Hanoi, delving into the city’s rich history, culture, and culinary delights.
You’ll explore renowned tourist spots such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, along with lesser-known locations cherished by locals. Gain insights into the city’s history, traditions, and local lifestyle, offering you an insider’s perspective of Hanoi. Additionally, you can participate in a workshop to craft your own tire sandals.
NOTE:
- Please be aware that tank tops and shorts (above the knee) are not permitted when visiting spiritual sites such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
- Feel free to customize the itinerary with us to better match your preferences.
- We will contact you via WhatsApp, Line, Instagram, or other platforms, so please remember to provide your contact information!
- Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am
Location
Temple Ngoc Son
P. Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Tr_ng, Hoan Ki_m, Ha N_i, Viet Nam
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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Joanne_l
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!! - What an amazing trip ! My husband and I had joined this non-profit private walking tour. Hoà and Lily were our tour guides. They were so informative and helpful in walking around Hanoi with us. Since we are over 70 years old, they were slowing down their paces to walk around with us. They held our hands to cross the roads. They took a lot of photos for us. We felt like travelling with our family. We really enjoyed the trip! Thank you Hoà and Lily ! You both have done an excellent job ! Keep it up !
Joanne n Philip
From Canada
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Joanne
Jan 28, 2026
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! - Excellent ! Excellent! Excellent!
What an amazing trip ! My husband and I had joined this non-profit private walking tour. Hoà and Lily were our tour guides. They were so informative and helpful in walking around Hanoi with us. Since we are over 70 years old, they were slowing down their paces to walk around with us. They held our hands to cross the roads. They took a lot of photos for us. We felt like travelling with our family. We really enjoyed the trip! Thank you Hoà and Lily ! You both have done an excellent job ! Keep it up !
Joanne n Philip
From Canada
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Aidanw602
Jan 28, 2026
Very informitive, a great way to gain and understand local knowledge. Really nice people. - The two students who took us around Hanoi were absolutely excellent. They shared knowledge about all of the tourist attractions and were happy to tell us about their education and family life which I found fascinating. I enquired about politics and religions and local customs and the food ordinary people eat. They explained how people live and the everyday things. They were both a fountain of knowledge. We went to a local restaurant for coco nut coffee which was excellent..... I think they spent a lot more time with us than they were supposed to but I had so many questions and they seemed so happy to answer....... One of the best experiences and tours we had during our 3 months in Vietnam, I would highly recommend.
Don't forget to give a nice Tip the guides really deserve it.
AidansTravels.
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Marina_c
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing tour!!! - We loved our guide and it was a great tour. We saw a lot and walked all over the city! Certainly a great value.
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Lena_l
Jan 26, 2026
Very rewarding and nice, better than expected. - The tour really exceeded our expectations. We were contacted in advance with the question of what we wanted to see. We did not specify anything special, but replied that we were interested in history, culture and architecture. Our skilled and dedicated guides Anna and Huyen led us safely through Hanoi’s busy traffic and we got to see some of the most important sights. We had interesting conversations about culture and history. The English was not perfect but good enough.
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Nigel
Jan 26, 2026
Hanoi Historic Site Walking Tour - We arranged for a day walking tour to visit the key historic sites around the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Jade was our guide. She was very informative, knowledgeable and friendly. She was also very accommodating to tailor the tour and our stops around our preferences and interests. I would highly recommend Jade if you are looking for someone to show you the main historic sites of Hanoi.
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339heshama
Jan 26, 2026
Hanoe old city - Trung and Thao very good guides, we spind a 4 hours walking in hanoi , they show us the old quirter and how locals lives every day, we learned alot about hanoe and vitnamies traditions, very nice guids , any one want to see the real vitnam should spend a day with them.
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395meaganw
Jan 25, 2026
Solo exploration of Hanoi - I had an excellent time touring Hanoi with Trung! I only had one day to explore Hanoi on my trip — he made sure the day was customized to exactly what I wanted. We ended up spending ~6 hours out and about, and I got a true sense of Hanoi (from the touristy things to the local quiet spots)
Would highly recommend this tour - very accommodating
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O5846aqdeniseh
Jan 25, 2026
Wonderful tour with wonderful people - We had a wonderful tour of Hanoi with Sao and Thao. The two of them were super attentive, open-minded and absolutely and individually responded to our interests during the tour. They were also super nice to our five-year-old son. They showed us a lot and also told us a lot about life in Hanoi. Was really fantastic- gladly everyone again! Thank you both!
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Nomeak
Jan 22, 2026
Best Tour Ever! - We had an absolutely amazing time on this tour! Our student communicated with us about her time and was right on time! We had 2 students and they were incredible. We learned so much from them! We didn’t really have an agenda, we were happy to go wherever they thought we should go but you can lay out an itinerary. We prefer to “wing it” and happy we did because they took us places we didn’t know were there! Saw some pagoda’s, cultural center, walked the lake, Hanoi prison and a nice coffee stop, had great conversation and it was a mutually beneficial cultural exchange. After 3 hours my feet gave out before they did, but they probably would have kept going! Their English was already very good but it gives them more practice and they taught us some Vietnamese! They also taught us how to cross the streets safely! Please remember that these are students and it’s a free tour. Plan on paying the small entrance fees for your student, food if you get some, for yourself and any transportation fees. The grab cab back, 2 kilometers was 1.94. Please make sure you tip them. One of the students took a bus an hour and a half each way. These are bright, eager students so treat them with respect and don’t be a cheapskate. You’d pay a lot more for an “organized” tour and not get this experience!
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