Hanoi French Quarter: An Exploration of Vietnamese Coffee and History

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Hanoi’s French Quarter, immersing yourself in the rich history and culture while savoring authentic Vietnamese coffee. Discover the French influences, Vietnam War, and iconic landmarks in this engaging and informative exploration.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Address: 40 Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
    St Joseph Cathedral Hanoi is considered to be one of the symbols of Hanoi. It’s a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. The…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of the stunning Hanoi French Quarter on our Walking Tour, a district rich in culture and history that distinguishes it from the rest of Hanoi. Situated in the city’s southern region, this historical neighborhood is ripe for discovery.
Our journey begins in a French villa coffee house where we delve into the general history of…

Location
6 P. Ấu Triệu
Phố Ấu Triệu
The meeting point is in front of the coffee shop at 6 Au Trieu Street (right next to the St Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi). Address: 6 Phố Ấu Triệu, Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Winny_q
Dec 12, 2025
Informative and well planned historical tour! - Mina is very friendly with English speaking which makes the whole experience really smooth. The meet up coffee place is a great spot with decent coffee and long history. She took good care of us while crossing every roads. We definitely have a deeper understanding about Vietnamese history, culture and local’s pov after the tour. Great guide that you shouldn’t miss!
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Z4112bbjanetp
Nov 25, 2025
Avery good tour with Mina - A great tour. Mina is so friendly and knowledgeable. It was interesting to see a different part of Hanoi and hear about the history. Highly recommend 👌
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Ruth_m
Nov 23, 2025
Hanoi highlights - I only had 1 day in Hanoi and this was the perfect tour to hit all the city's highlights, learn a little about the history and culture of Vietnam as well as get some tips about food, coffee and other things to see. Mina is friendly and energetic, her tour is well planned with lots of stops but at no point did I feel rushed. She even took photos which is so useful when you are solo travelling.
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Anna_y
Nov 19, 2025
Highly Recommended Tour! - Thea was an amazing guide. She knew so much that I could have just sat in a coffee shop and talked for 2 hours and still got a lot out of this tour. We walked all around the French quarter and she explained so much about the culture and history. I highly recommend this Thea and this great tour
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Helenwo2554ek
Nov 18, 2025
Fantastic morning! - This is a unique tour full of interesting facts and tips about Hanoi’s French Quarter and its history. Beautiful tucked away cafes that we would never have discovered otherwise. Mina gave us so much information- and was a fantastic guide I would recommend to anyone coming to Hanoi - a real ‘must’
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Merel_v
Nov 16, 2025
Great tour - Pinky was a great tour guide! She was up for any questions, very enthousiastic and loved to tell more about Vietnam. Throughly enjoyed the tour!
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Stella048
Nov 2, 2025
Great way to introduce yourself to Hanoi - Really interesting and well paced tour. Learnt lots and benefited from Mina’s obvious passion for her country and its history.
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477uc
Nov 1, 2025
Fun and informative tour - Great tour with Mina. Really enjoyed. Informative and fun. Some quirky facts thrown in too. Mina has a lovely manner and paced the tour just right. Would highly recommend.
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Astrid
Oct 26, 2025
French Quarter Tour - Great tour with Mina. She is very friendly and has a wide knowledge of Hanoi, its history and its architecture. This tour is a must if you are interested in the history of this fascinating city.
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Megan_m
Oct 28, 2025
A walking tour of the French Quarter - Less than 24 hours beforehand my tour was changed to the 9:00 am and I was told there was no one to take me at 2:00. I made it work with my schedule. *This was a walking tour* around the French Quarter. For the most part, Mina was a good guide. However, I was a bit offended when she at one point asked if I knew the sacred animals of Buddhism other than the Dragon. I said the Phoenix and she said no - even though it *is* one of the four. She said she wanted to know the "next" one, which was the Unicorn. I didn't know there was a specific order to them and I felt like I'd been made to look foolish in front of the group. She never pointed out that I'd actually named one properly. I felt disheartened after being proud of myself for spending time in the country and learning about their culture, only to feel like it wasn't appreciated. After that I didn't try to interact with her questions any further. Otherwise the tour was good and Mina provided helpful information.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).