Highlights and Secrets of Hanoi Old Quarter Through Train Street
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
We’re Nam, Van, Lisa, and Julia—the owners of Joyful Adventures, a group of young locals who speak English fluently, each holding a Professional Tour Guide Certificate. Having called Hanoi home for over twenty years, we have a deep love for this city and all its hidden gems.
Our goal is to explore the ancient 2,700-year history of the Vietnamese people, with their tradition of nation-building and defense, along with legendary stories that enrich the Vietnamese soul. To discover the everyday material life of the locals and the rich spiritual life reflected in ancestor worship, as well as the practices of visiting temples and pagodas among the Vietnamese. And to experience the fascinating blend of old Hanoi’s architecture, the mix of Eastern and Western cultures, and the fresh vibes of modern Hanoi.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hoan Kiem Walking Street
Understand Vietnam’s long history, as well as the rich cultural and historical heritage of Hanoi as the imperial and national capital.
Dền Ngọc Son
Understand the rich cultural and historical heritage of Hanoi as the imperial and national capital.
What‘s Included
Local english professional tour guide
Bottled water
Traditional donuts
Pick up at hotel in Old Quarter Area
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
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Highlights and Secrets of Hanoi Old Quarter Through Train Street
Pickup included
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and the best tour guide
Adrian V,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear good walking shoes Our guide Van was great and a wealth of knowledge The train was a highlight and highly recommend
Old Quarter & Train Street Tour
Marco C,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. We walked through the narrow streets, visited temples, saw the old railway station, and also experienced Train Street when the train passed by. I learned a lot about the history and the area. Our guide Vân explained everything clearly and did a great job throughout the tour. Highly recommended
Fun tour with friendly guide
Wesley o,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly woman with nice stories about Hanoi and the sights!
Perfect Hanoi taster.
anniemoon21,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Van was the most wonderful tour guide and really made us feel settled in our trip to Vietnam, showing us all the best spots. She even messages later and gave us her top tips for places to visit and things to eat! So helpful. Would recommend to anyone!
Great intro to Hanoi
TallTourist,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shaun gave us an excellent tour through Hanoi at night. He adjusted things to suit our pace and interests as we went along and was very accommodating.
Awesome free tour experience
Z2609PJseand,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julia really knows her stuff about the city but what makes her tour so good is the fact she brings so much energy, gets people involved and can joke around a bit too. We had a group of about nine and she engaged with everyone and took questions as well as posing a few. She sorted everything out and it was really interesting to get a deeper understanding of the city. It was about three or four hours but she sorted out tables at Train Street right in time for the train coming through and it was a tremendous experience. This is a free tour but she really earned the money that the group gave her at the end and I would definitely recommend it if you want to learn a bit more about the heart of Hanoi.
Walking your Hanoi old quarters and French quarters
lanaaE8635AV,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was exactly what 3 seniors from Canada needed. Lisa was professional informative fun, experienced and confident She guides us through the streets with ease and calmness. Lisa”s personality was genuinely welcoming and engaging. She gave us confidence and information to continue on with more exploring This tour was 3 hours and there was a small admission fee to visit the old house
Great way to discover Hanoi !
Theresa W,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Mrs. Van was a amazing way to discover Hanoi and its history, we really enjoyed it ! The train street is an absolute highlight and so much fun, it’s a must do when you are in Hanoi
Fabulous tour and tour guide
janerV2689LN,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour quide for this fabulous and informative tour was Shaun . Shaun was fabulous , providing us with lots of information about Hanoi and also TET . We enjoyed wandering around with shaun seeing many things we wouldn't have stumbled across by ourselves and of course a great visit to train street as well . Shaun had great english, lots of stories to tell and information to share . highly recommended tour as a great way to start your stay in hanoi
Great and very special Tour on Tet day 1
mwe31,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With our guide Shaun we had a perfect tour through the Hanoi on Tet day 1. Shaun hat a lot of stories to tell so we learned a lot about Vietnamese history and culture. And meanwhile we visited a lot of cool places, spots we never would’ve been able to find ourselves. It definitely was a fantastic afternoon. Thanks. Shaun, for showing us your city.
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