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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: Explore History, Culture, and Cuisine
4.9
781 Ratings
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.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - (Schedule is flexible)
Our tour guide will pick you up and we will begin our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first stop will be Hoan Kiem Lake, often referred to as the heart of Hanoi. Here, you can watch locals engaging in activities like playing badminton and exercising. - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Next, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, a traffic-free area featuring botanical gardens, monuments, memorials, and pagodas. The complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
- Temple of Literature & National University - Originally built in 1070 as a university dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and sages, the Temple of Literature & National University is a well-preserved example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. During your visit, you’ll explore historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors graduate, now serving as a memorial to education and literature.
- Hoa Lo Prison - Ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War, Hoa Lo Prison’s exhibits mainly focus on its use up to the mid-1950s, highlighting the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
- Vietnam National Museum of History - This museum houses over 200,000 objects and materials that trace Vietnamese history from pre-history to the present. Among these, many are Vietnamese antiquities, and 18 are recognized as Vietnam’s national treasures.
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Vua Dép Lốp Phạm Quang Xuân - Tire sandals were iconic for Ho Chi Minh President during the war. Here, you will have the opportunity to make your own tire sandals and learn about their significance and history at Tire Sandal King (Optional).
Note: Guides are free, but experience fees are NOT included.
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
What's Not Included
- Transport
Additional Information
Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the heart of Hanoi, exploring the city’s rich history, culture, and cuisine.
You’ll visit popular tourist attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, as well as off-the-beaten-path locations that only locals know about. You’ll learn about the city’s history, traditions, and local way of life, gaining an insider’s view of Hanoi. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself.
NOTE:
- 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
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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E6408ahandread
Sep 1, 2024
Walking tour in Hanoi - Stephanie and Hieu knew so much about the history of the city! It was a fun experience. We drank egg coffee, visited a church as well as the prison museum.
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593rubyy
Aug 29, 2024
Custom tour with Mia and Ang - Mia and Ang were our guides. They were excellent. Not only did they helped us to navigate the city, we learned a lot about Vietnam’s culture, history and day of life. Highly recommended!
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Warren_c
Aug 25, 2024
Awesome tour - Our tour guides were professional and passionate at their city and the Vietnamese culture. Their English was excellent. They were very accommodating especially since we were not used to the Hanoi heat. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Andrea_c
Aug 24, 2024
Great tour with local students - Raufez and Helen were really helpful and friendly. They led us through many of the streets of the old quarter of Hanoi, explaining what we were seeing and answering our many questions. The visit to the Temple of Literature was really memorable, with the visit to the temple, the explanation of the distinguished scholars area of the university. We also visited the museum of prisons which was sobering but really interesting. We had to cut the walk a little short as I was not feeling well, but the tour was really a wonderful way to be introduced to Hanoi.
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311alexiat
Aug 24, 2024
Great day in Hanoi - Both Gracie and Lan Anh were wonderful and we had the most informative and interesting day of our trip with them. There was clear communication before we met with Gracie whom helped us plan our day together, to make the most of our tour time. They provided us with lots of information on the history of Vietnam and they were very patient with our pace and questions. Highly recommended!
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Andrea_9727
Aug 23, 2024
Beautiful guided tour through the streets of Hanoi - Very interesting experience. The guys who accompanied us were very helpful and prepared, listened to our requests about the places we were interested in and also took you to places that they considered unmissable. Special thanks to our Guide Quynh, very young but full of knowledge
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Venture60489065349
Aug 22, 2024
Highly recommended! - Julia and Lisa are great! They know a lot about history and have an enjoyable way of telling it, we have learned a lot and enjoyed a fun and authentic experience.
I recommend choosing them as guides 10/10
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Gabrieltv437gd
Aug 21, 2024
Fun and interesting tour! - Had a great time on the tour! On the day I made booking for food tour, my guide Tran Thi Hoa (Anna), had reached out to see if I had any preferences or request so she can personalize the tour. During the tour, the food was great and was what I was looking for. However, what was even better was Anna sharing about Vietnam and Hanoi as well as her recommendations and personal stories to give me a better understanding of the history and local culture. Really impressed by Anna's knowledge, professionalism and friendliness. Keep up the good work!
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Meander61451570960
Aug 19, 2024
Highly Recommended - I joined this tour twice during my stay. All of our guides were very kind and enthusiastic, explaining various things. The tours made our trip more enjoyable and unforgettable. I really appreciated all of them. I highly recommend!
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Road768688
Aug 15, 2024
A fantastic day in the Old Quarter with a free guide! - If you are in Hanoi, I can only recommend the free guide! The day started at the Catholic Church where we met our super friendly guide. From there he led us through the historic Old Quarter. The narrow streets and charming little shops have really enchanted us.
After a while we reached the famous Train Street, where we took a short break and enjoyed a cool beer while the trains rushed past in the immediate vicinity – an absolutely unique experience!
At the end of the day we had a delicious dinner, a banh mi, which was served to us in a small, inconspicuous shop. The taste was fantastic and completed the day perfectly. I can only recommend this trip – it is the perfect way to start exploring the heart of Hanoi.
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