Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Ready to experience a side of Hanoi like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Nghia-Tan!
If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Hanoi? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Chua Tang Phuc pagoda, Nghia Tan market and more that let the true form of the city shine!
Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
Local guide
Private tour
Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants
Private experience only for you and your family/friends with social distance involved
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra Food and drinks
Stroll through a lively park filled with activities and outdoor life
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Short Description: Get to know Vietnam like a local passing by places like Nghia Tan market, Bánh gối, Nghia Do Park,the Love Temple and others.
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ElizabethG375,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We spent a fabulous morning with Ruby exploring the markets and back streets of Hanoi. We saw & experienced Hanoi life first hand with Ruby. We had many laughs as we discussed and compared life in Vietnam vs Australia. Ruby's explanations were very informative and the pace was just right. Happy to recommend Ruby as a guide - prompt & spoke excellent English.



876russellc,
Nov 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I can highly recommend this tour and even more highly recommend that you take it with Huong. She is a true local and will give you genuine insights into her district of Nghia Tan - its history, culture and people. Huong can tailor her tour to your particular interests but I do recommend the old tea house, the tiger cages, pagoda and the market to be amongst the places you visit. I felt privileged to share a morning with such an extraordinary person. I am sure you will feel much the same way.



Megan B,
Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sung is a wonderful guide. He gave us the most chilled out little tour of Hanoi. We strolled around and had a lovely relaxing afternoon. Learning all the way. Sung gave us great recommendations for other things to do during our stay, and so far they have all been excellent. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks Sung.



842melodyl,
Dec 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Giang is energetic and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and can tell story about the food. The tour is very well organized so we could everything. You can't do it by your own.
Aidan R,
Nov 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent experience with Giang. She was very informative and great company. Giang was able to adapt the tours to our needs. I would highly recommend taking a walking tour of Hanoi with Giang
susantG3294GD,
Oct 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked the tour 'Hanoi Like a True Local' with Giang. It was really fantastic. Giang gave us so much informations about Hanoi and the culture of Vietnam. We saw very interessting places which we never would have seen without her. Her english is excellent. I recommend highly to book a tour with Giang.
Murat K,
Sep 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thanh is a super nice person and she is the best local guide i have ever had. She has incredibly good knowledge about coffee industry of Vietnam, local life, Vietnam Culture and many things. She explained everything very good and with every detail. We learnt many things about coffee and also we learnt lots of things about Vietnam daily lifestyle. Without her we wouldn t found that secret coffee places. Highly recommended!!
wendelena50,
Jun 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thanh met at my Hotel and off we went for a few hours of brilliant conversation ( English ). Thanh is very Knowledgeable about Hà Nội in particular the History which I found fascinating. There was also plenty of coffee stops and little food places you wouldn't know existed. All in all a friendly and informative tour. Thank you Thanh.
katherine k,
Jun 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Learned a lot from Thanh. She's a great guide, who was happy to share about people and their way of life. The marketplace was really interesting and the walk in general an eye opener. And the hidden cafe was so cool! Thank you Thanh!
Experience569053,
May 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great day in Hanoi with Alex and enjoyed the local food and coffee! 100% recommendable! He made us fell like a local!!!
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