Private Tour
Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a walking tour of the Old Quarter, which was formerly known for its "36 guild streets," but there are still mysteries and tales hiding around every corner. When you combine it with the French Quarter, which has completely different architecture, buildings, and ambiance, you get a whole new, intriguing sense of nostalgia for the general beauty and culture of the capital city of Hanoi.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Tour guide (available with English speaking local student)
Entrance fees (if any)
Personal expenses (foods, drinks).
Tips for guides
Entrance fees at Ngoc Son Temple
Entrance fees at Heritage House
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Old Quarter
09.00/14.00: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the walking tour to discover the charm of the Old & French Quarter.
Kim Ngan Temple
The Kim Ngân communal house is located on Hang Bac street in Hanoi's old quarter. It is one of three structures built for social gatherings and worship of a legendary figure revered as the inventor of all trades. During the Indochina conflict, the structure was used as a training center for nurses and troops, as well as a lecture hall for teaching Vietnamese Romanized script. From 1954 through 2009, a number of families lived there, but by 2009, the remaining 25 households had been relocated in an effort to restore the structure to a close approximation of its original design. The repair work was carried out by Hoan Kiem District specialists with technical support from Toulouse, France.
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Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Hanoi walking
Faye V,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Duyên met us at our hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and took us to visit various attractions in Hanoi. Duyên was both caring and kindly. Would recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi.
Memorable Walking Tours, Though Hanoi’s Traffic Is Not for the Faint-Hearted
R891JLjh,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I love walking tours. Even when we’ve done our own research beforehand, nothing compares to learning directly from locals who live and breathe the city. We always come away with new insights, and Hanoi was no exception. We joined two half-day tours with Hanoi Free Walking Tours on different days: Hanoi Old Quarter & French Quarter with Jaenie (Đông Thuỵ), and Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature with Camille (Phương Anh). Both young women were warm, knowledgeable, and communicated very well. We also appreciated that it ended up being just the two of us on each tour. That said, the streets of Hanoi can be incredibly congested, and at times we found ourselves walking almost single file. It made me realize that it would have been very difficult to hear the guide clearly in a larger group. Perhaps the organization could consider using whisper headsets in the future, especially for busier routes. Lastly, although neither tour was a food tour, both Jaenie and Camille introduced us to wonderful local cafés and restaurants we might not have discovered on our own. These stops ended up being highlights of our visits and added a personal, memorable touch to each tour. Overall, we enjoyed our time and deeply appreciated the dedication of our guides.
Joyful and interesting tour
sergeg56,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Arthur for such a joyful and insightful morning touring The Old Town. We learnt so much interesting history and also about recent events. Your knowledge and passion was much appreciated, especially the Ho Chi Minh story. Adapting to our interests was great and those hidden food stops and cafes were a delight.
Insightful tour of Hanoi Old Quarter with Pepper
MichaelL743,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful and insightful tour with Pepper, a young and very intelligent college student. Pepper made our tour all the more special with his descriptions of his upbringing and Hanoi culture. And, who knew, he can do a Rubik cube in 5 seconds!
A very special tour
Gloria V,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide met us at the lobby of our hotel and customized the tour based on where we were located and our interests. He was friendly and personable and genuinely interested in learraboit us as well as informing us about the culture of this beautiful country.
Amazing walking tour with Arthur
mortenolm,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arthur was an amazing tour-guide and can not recommend him enough. He gave us valuable personal insight to many historical and even current political things that you would'nt normally get to know. We learned so much about Ho Chi Minh and his life that our minds were filled to the rim with information. He showed us the best places to eat along the way as well and have already tested 2 of them with a big smile.
Old Quarter gems
RayRiver0,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Duyen, walking around Old Quarter when we first got to Hanoi. She met us at one temple which happened to be closed for maintenance so she took us to another temple with local artists and and artwork on display and explained the rituals of the locals. We also visited a few different streets in the Old Quarter and learned what they were known for, then the Don Xuan market, St Josephs Cathedral and finally to a lovely hidden gem cafe with beautiful lake views. Thank you so much for showing us around Duyen, and having a long chat with us answering all our questions!
Five stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for Macaron Phan.
Happiness13005577057,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I like this guide called Macaron Phan. Warm-hearted, honest, fluent in English,talktive. She arrived early, and showed me around. We visited St. Joseph Cathedral,Đền Ngọc Sơn，Canton Assembly Hall，a hidden cafe and a University. She introduced some history and culture for me. In the end,I tipped her some USD and CNY,and a foreign note equals to more than 2 million VND by mistake. Thanks to her integrity, she gave me back that one. Highly recommend.
Amazing tour with HFWT
Cocolits2019,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Not only did our guide, Winnie, show us many beautiful and historically significant spots, but she also shared fascinating insights about Vietnam’s culture and history. I’ve always loved learning about new cultures, and Winnie truly brought the experience to life. She’s a fantastic guide who knows exactly how to make visitors feel welcome and engaged. Winning tour experience with Winnie
Hanoi tour with Hazel
Sara P,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so nice, Hazel was really kind with us, she teach us a lot of stuff of Vietnam and Hanoi! From culture, history and food information! I really enjoy!! Thanks Hazel and Viator! :)
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