Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: Student-Led Exploration of History, Cuisine, and Culture

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) - Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point 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…
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
What's Not Included
  • Transport
Additional Information

Led by local students who are eager to share their knowledge and love for Hanoi, you’ll stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. Your guide will take you on a journey through time, narrating stories of the city’s past and present.
You’ll have the chance to visit historical landmarks like Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, and explore local…

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.

Customer Ratings
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G8586dmlynnh
Mar 26, 2025
Great tour - Dylan was a lovely guide, took us around the old quarter, was very informative especially during the prison visit. He was very polite and professional and took us where we chose to go too
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Cynthia_j
Mar 23, 2025
Best way to begin your Hanoi trip - A wonderful experience with Nam. I learned so much about the history of Vietnam and just having somebody with me to help navigate the crazy streets in Hanoi with invaluable he was very sweet and patient about it as well
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Thantuna2025
Mar 23, 2025
Hanoi Old Quarter walking trip - Hanoi Old Quarter walking trip with Oliver who is 3rd year of tourism major. It was great. He explained all about the history of Ngoc Son Temple/St. Joseph Cathedral/Hoa Lo Prison. It was very interesting history of Vietnam. Thank you so much Oliver. I appreciate it. I would like to give rating 5/5. Sorry forgot to take pic with you. Thx
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777karstenk
Mar 20, 2025
Good guide - Good guide who spoke good English. He knew a lot about Vietnam's recent history, which we were interested in. Also pleasant to be with and chat with.
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Meander01866736061
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful 👏 - The student guide was very kind and knowledgeable. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of English here.
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Excursion147258
Mar 20, 2025
An enjoyable and a learning experience - Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Good at communicating in English. We covered all of the attractions in the area.
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544yenas
Mar 19, 2025
An Immersive Experience! - We had such a wonderful time with our student guide, Charlie, who was so kind and friendly. He took us to Train Street and managed to score us some amazing seats so we could enjoy some refreshments right as the train passed by. He originally had Hoa Lo prison on our itinerary, which we’d already been to that morning, so he easily adjusted the plan and took us to the Ho Chi Minh museum, which was incredibly educational and informative. All throughout our tour he provided fun facts about Vietnamese history and culture and we really felt like we were able to engage in true cultural immersion and exchange. This is a great organization encouraging students to practice their English with visiting tourists and without a doubt enhanced our experience in this country and our appreciation for its rich history and culture. Thank you, Charlie!
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Sylvie
Mar 19, 2025
An amazing day - 10 out of 10 experience! The two ladies were amazing, extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very passionate about the history of Vietnam. I left very full acknowledge.
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Emihai99
Mar 17, 2025
A tour like no other - The tour was fantastic and unique. We were met by a wonderful guide, Anna. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the atmosphere very comfortable and friendly. Lam was a student who tagged along and she was very helpful in understanding a little more about Vietnamese culture. Anna was able to pack our itinerary with fun sightseeing alongside the stories of Vietnamese history. Both fun fables and historical events/accounts. Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a feel of the city.
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Fredsu7780na
Mar 16, 2025
Hanoi free private tour guide - Wonderful day around Hanoi french quarter and more than expected, with the most talent guide. Thanks to Tran Hue-Mia). She did not deserve 5 stars...BUT 10 stars 😉. Perfect English, open minded, good explanation for all visited places, caring....so Highly recommend for someone who spend her free time as volunteer to show you Hanoi, city she for sure loves the most Thanks to Mia
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