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Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Funny Guide

By Vietnam - Hanoi Package Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €2 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Hanoi Half-Day Private Walking Tour – History, Culture & Local Life
Explore the cultural and historical highlights of Hanoi on this private walking tour. Perfect for travellers seeking an in-depth view of the capital, the tour combines political landmarks, heritage sites, and vibrant local life.
Start at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and see the Presidential Palace (outside) and the One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and Hoa Lo Prison for insights into colonial and wartime history.
Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and through the lively Old Quarter, experiencing traditional streets, local markets, and street life. The tour is fully private and customisable to your pace and interests.
Payment: 600,000 VND per group to the guide at the start. Tips optional. Afternoon tours may focus on the Old Quarter and street food if some sites are closed.

Activity location

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Square
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    • 1 Hùng Vương
    • Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Meeting Point
Duration: 4 hours
On Foot: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off: If you choose pick-up or drop-off at your hotel, you will need to pay for transport
Pay extra 600,000 Vnd/Group: You will pay 600,000 VND per group directly to the tour guide at the beginning of the tour. This amount is the guide’s salary
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 20:00
Price details
€8.17 x 1 Adult€8.17
Total
Price is €8.17
Private Tour With Aquarium
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Aquarium Ticket: You will need to take a Grab car to reach it, which is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 4 hours
On Foot: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off: If you choose pick-up or drop-off at your hotel, you will need to pay for transport
Pay extra 600,000 Vnd/Group: You will pay 600,000 VND per group directly to the tour guide at the beginning of the tour. This amount is the guide’s salary
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 20:00
Price details
€26.14 x 1 Adult€26.14
Total
Price is €26.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up, Drop-off In Hanoi Old Quarter By Grab Car But You Will Pay Grab Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This private tour gives you the flexibility to enjoy Hanoi at your own pace
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    New year holiday surcharge, tips, ticket entrances, grab car
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You will pay an extra per group directly to the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Pay respects to Vietnam’s revolutionary leader at this monumental structure, which houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. It’s a significant symbol of Vietnam’s history and leadership.

One Pillar Pagoda

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
One Pillar Pagoda – Visit this iconic, uniquely designed pagoda built on a single pillar, symbolising Vietnam’s rich Buddhist heritage and architectural ingenuity.

Old Quarter

  • 30m
Old Quarter – Wander through the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, filled with charming colonial buildings, traditional shops, and vibrant street life. It’s a great place to soak up local culture and experience Hanoi’s unique charm.

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) (Pass by)

Hoan Kiem Lake – Take a peaceful stroll around this serene lake, located in the heart of Hanoi. It is a significant cultural and historical landmark, home to the famous Turtle Tower and legend.

Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street

  • 30m
Walking Street – Explore Hanoi's Walking Street, a pedestrian-only area that comes alive with street vendors, food stalls, and local entertainment, especially on weekends. It’s a fun, energetic space to experience Hanoi’s vibrant atmosphere.

Ta Hien Street (Pass by)

Ta Hien Street – Known as "Beer Street," this lively street is famous for its street food, affordable drinks, and bustling nightlife, perfect for those who want to dive into Hanoi’s social scene. (At night

Hoa Lo Prison

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hoa Lo Prison – Visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton.” This historical site tells the storey of the French colonial era and the Vietnam War, with exhibits about its use as a prison for political prisoners.

Hanoi Train Street

  • 30m
Train Street – End your tour at Train Street, one of Hanoi’s most unique and photogenic spots, where trains pass just inches away from local homes and cafes, creating a lively and fascinating urban experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Square
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    • 1 Hùng Vương
    • Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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