Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Hanoi
Join us for a memorable Evening Free Customized Tour in Hanoi, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city with the guidance of our knowledgeable and friendly local tour guides. Hiding from the harsh summer sun, our tour guides will lead you along the bustling and peaceful streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, you'll explore the streets and alleys, providing you with an authentic taste of local life in Hanoi. As dusk descends, you'll witness the transformation of Hanoi into a mesmerizing cityscape of illuminated streets and colorful lights. You may choose to take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi, where you can observe locals engaging in traditional activities or try some famous Hanoi street food. Join us for an Evening Free Customized Tour from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide and let our local guides ensure an unforgettable experience tailored to your interests, ensuring that your visit to Hanoi is truly exceptional.
(It is closed at 4:30 pm) First, our tour guides'll pick you up at your hotel address. Then, we head to Ancient House. Situated at a tranquil street near Silver Street, Ancient House appeals plenty of tourists by its ancient but sophisticated charm of a Vietnamese traditional house.
Then, we will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises, etc.
(Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Then, we'll move to night market. A busy, bustling gathering of roadside stalls and local food vendors that brings huge crowds of locals and tourists. It runs from 19:00 onwards, starting from Hang Dao Street and running north to the edge of Dong Xuan Market
(Optional) Thang Long Water Puppet is the next site we will visit. Traditional legends and historical tales are among the enchanting puppet plays performed at this popular theatre. Open Hours: 3pm-8pm (daily) Price: 100,000 - 200,000 (depend on your seat)
(Optional) Phung Hung art street is the final site we'll visit. It has been revived with beautiful mural paintings recalling Hanoi in the past. Now, it is a favorite photo place and cultural space for city dwellers and travelers to Hanoi.
Ngoc Son - Mysterious Night Route Map (optional)
THE TEMPLE OF LITERATURE NIGHT TOUR PROGRAM (optional)
Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
(Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour lasts about 2–5 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $5 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only) Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyIKwfdwd+hFurI/gQ58CYXM=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We had a great introduction to Hanoi. Our guides Kiệt and Rosie were so nice, we had a flight delay and they waited for us. They asked us where we want to go, and took us to interesting places and major sights, as well as great food stops. The communication in English was something challenging, but they were both kind and patient with the explanations.
We spent an absolutely wonderful day exploring the historic parts of Hanoi together with a young student guide from the club. She was with us for the entire day, proving to be not only knowledgeable about local history and culture, but also incredibly kind, sweet, and attentive to our every need. Walking through the historic neighborhoods with her was like discovering the city through the eyes of a local friend. Her explanations were clear, her English excellent. She told us many fascinating anecdotes about daily life in Hanoi. We recommend that all international travelers rely on this non-profit project. Besides having an authentic experience far from the classic commercial tours, you will support these fantastic students in their growth path and language practice. Thanks for this day!
I had Changxi as my tour guide, and she was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire tour. You could genuinely tell that she enjoys what she does and takes great pride in sharing her knowledge and experiences with visitors. Changxi made the tour feel engaging and enjoyable rather than just a standard sightseeing experience. She was always happy to answer questions, explain the history and culture in detail, and made sure I was comfortable and having a good time. Her positive energy and enthusiasm really made a difference and added so much to the overall experience. She also took me to have Vietnamese food and it was amazing.
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
We had an absolutely amazing afternoon! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and sweet experience. You made our day truly special!
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
Kiet was nice and accommodating!
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
Harley and her trainee guided us around Hanoi on our final night in town and it was excellent! They were very knowledgeable and the evening train street visit was pretty much perfect. One of those touristy things that is worth doing! Night market walk was as crazy as always. Recommended!
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
We had a wonderful tour with An Nhu (Hannah). Told us lots of stories about Hanoi. Visited Hoa Kiem Lake, temples and the Temple of Literature which was somehow not on my radar. Then in a place we could not possibly have found we drank the famous Hanoi egg coffee.
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
Interesting info about Honoi and history of Vietnam Well aducated guides with good English
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
Nhung was really amazing thanks a lot.
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
I had made a very specific request, and Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide truly went above and beyond to accommodate it, despite the very short notice. I was really impressed by how carefully they listened and how much effort they put into organizing a tour that matched exactly what I was looking for. My guide, Quinn, was excellent. She had clearly done her research beforehand and made every effort to answer my questions and tailor the experience to my interests. She was thoughtful, well-prepared, attentive, and genuinely committed to making the tour meaningful. I can only highly recommend Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, and especially Quinn. Thank you again for such a personalized and memorable experience!
Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide
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