Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
Description
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. - You're welcome to customize the itinerary with us to better suit your preferences. - We’ll reach out to you via WhatsApp, Line, Instagram, or other platforms, so please don’t forget to leave your contact details!
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Itinerary
(Schedule is flexible) Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam Located on a small island in the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is one of Hanoi’s most visited cultural sites. Connected to the lakeshore by the iconic red wooden The Huc Bridge, the temple honors General Tran Hung Dao and other national scholars and heroes. Its serene setting, historical significance, and traditional architecture make it a perfect spot to explore Vietnam’s spiritual and intellectual heritage.
(Schedule is flexible) Our tour guide will pick you up 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 exercises.
(Schedule is flexible) Temple of Literature & National University is originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature.
(Schedule is flexible) Hoa Lo Prison ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(1,405)
We had 2 guides William and Tom, Tom learning and we were so lucky as together they both had so much information and knowledge. Starting the day at a fabulous coffee shop and then discovering and learning about Hanoi
Wonderful guide, very nice and professional The tour has been amazing hardly recommended
I had a tour with Lola and it was amazing! She picked me up at my hostel and was super nice. She showed me touristic spots and a secret café. My favourite part about the Tour was talking with her about the history and culture of Vietnam and her experiences. She was very open minded and i could ask her anything. I would definitely recommend her and the tours!
My trip with Lola in Hanoi was absolutely amazing She is an amazing guide, with great knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine, culture and history. We wandered the streets of Hanoi, tasted nice meals and even ate with her and shared our personal experience. She had smooth english and was very friendly and polite.
We had two tour guides for our private family tour. The highschool tour guide was excellent and jovial with lots of laughter. The university guide was very serious and caused us to feel rushed. We would rank the university guide as poor, but the highschool guide as excellent! Overall it averaged as very good. Had it been just the university guide, I would not have been able to recommend the tour.
Excellent tour guide Henry who swiftly and informatively showed me Hanoi’s Old French quarter, the famous heritage house, and took me to boutique cafe that served the marvellous Vietnamese specialty of egg coffee. This was pretty much free as these two-hour tours are designed as language training opportunities to give the guides experience of trying out their English skills - Henry’s were very good. But do beware the tour organisation’s invitations to join any extra ‘cultural’ activities elsewhere in Hanoi afterwards: you could end up helping in a two-hour interactive class for Vietnamese children learning English. Fun but not for everyone!
very good trip , I will highly recommend to my friend.
The tour started very punctual and the guide Alice was very kind and with a lot of interesting information for us. Well balanced the stops and the Egg coffee time, since the weather was very hot and a pause was more than welcome . The visit at the prison also very interesting. To be done!
It was absolutely fantastic! The guide picked me up right from my hotel and took me around on a motorbike, which was such a fun experience. They customized everything and took me exactly where I wanted to go. The absolute highlight was a hidden coffee shop with a secret entrance that a regular tourist would never find on their own. All the food we had was incredible. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Young man Hung was the perfect guide. He showed us all the sights, was very social and did everything to make sure we had a great and unforgettable experience.
