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French Quarter Tour: Discover Hanoi's Colonial Past
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Explore Hanoi’s French Quarter history and architecture on a free tour, featuring Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi Opera House, and Indochinese masterpieces.
Explore Hanoi’s French Quarter history and architecture on a free tour, featuring Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi Opera House, and Indochinese masterpieces.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Statue of King Le Thai To - Discover Vietnam’s long history and the deep cultural and historical roots of Hanoi as the imperial and national capital of Vietnam.
Understand why a large statue of King Ly Thai To stands at the heart of the city and its significance. - State Bank of Vietnam - Hanoi’s history during French colonial rule and the…
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Statue of King Le Thai To - Discover Vietnam’s long history and the deep cultural and historical roots of Hanoi as the imperial and national capital of Vietnam.
Understand why a large statue of King Ly Thai To stands at the heart of the city and its significance. - State Bank of Vietnam - Hanoi’s history during French colonial rule and the Vietnamese resistance against the French.
- Hanoia Metropole - Hanoi’s history during French colonial rule and the Vietnamese resistance against the French.
- Trang Tien ice cream - Explore the French cultural and architectural influence on Hanoi, which still marks the city today.
- Hanoi Opera House - Admire the architecture of French colonial villas and old-style collective housing in Hanoi.
- Hidden Gem Coffee - Quán Cà Phê Tái Chế - Marvel at one of the most beautiful examples of Indochine architecture in Hanoi, and spot the blend of Vietnamese and French influences in its design.
- Vietnam National Museum of History - Marvel at one of the most beautiful examples of Indochine architecture in Hanoi, and spot the blend of Vietnamese and French influences in its design.
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Understand the cultural and architectural marks left by the French on Hanoi, along with the growth of various religions in Vietnam.
- Hoa Lo Prison Relic - Hilton Hanoi. Learn about the Vietnamese people’s resistance against French colonialism, and the clever policies used by the Vietnamese government when dealing with captured American pilots during the war.
What's Included
- Entrance ticket
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Entrance ticket
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Delve into the history of the French Quarter, tracing its journey from the colonial era to the Vietnamese struggle for independence, featuring notable sites like the Government Guesthouse, Hanoi Opera House, and Hoa Lo Prison.
- Experience the charm of a “mini Paris” in Hanoi, with architecture reminiscent of Parisian landmarks, including Hanoi…
- Delve into the history of the French Quarter, tracing its journey from the colonial era to the Vietnamese struggle for independence, featuring notable sites like the Government Guesthouse, Hanoi Opera House, and Hoa Lo Prison.
- Experience the charm of a “mini Paris” in Hanoi, with architecture reminiscent of Parisian landmarks, including Hanoi Cathedral, the Opera House, and the Metropole Hotel.
- Discover the French legacy through architectural marvels, showcasing the distinctive Indochinese style unique to Southeast Asia, with highlights such as the National Museum of Vietnamese History and Hanoi University of Pharmacy.
- Furthermore, enjoy a guided exploration of Vietnam’s resistance history against America, known as the Vietnam War. The fascinating history of Vietnam awaits your discovery!
Location
Ly Thai To Garden
Phố Lê Lai
Please meet us at the Ly Thai To Statue, where you can stand in the spacious square right in front of the monument. From there, you can also see a major street and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Josephmcintosh
Aug 4, 2025
Top Tier Tour Guide - Nam is highly knowledgeable and presents local history in a compelling manner that is tailored to your interests.
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Patrick
Jul 29, 2025
Highly recommend and a fantastic Tour, Thanks Julia :D - 11/10, Julia had fanatic knowledge and a beautiful Smile.
Every question I asked got fully explained and I learnt a lot. Brilliant energy and a brilliant tour. Highly recommended and also got to experience more of Vietnams beauty.
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168bindub
Jul 10, 2025
Hanoi prison tour and French quarter tour - We couldn't have asked for a better guide...Nam was very passionate about culture and history and gave us a great walking tour through the French quarter highlighting all the French architectural elements visible in buildings in Hanoi today. Then he took us to a local favourite icecream place that's been around since 1958, and after that to a very cool bar in a hidden alley where we had a great cocktail. The prison tour was very sobering and moving and Nam gave us a very Vietnamese perspective of the same. I highly recommend him as a guide
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Ronald_k
Jul 7, 2025
History of Hanoi with Vân - This was an amazing experience. Unfortunately I was the only person who booked this tour today but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I had an incredible experience. Van was the most amazing tour guide I’ve ever had. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all of the locations listed on this tour. Since I was there only client I had her undivided attention. I learned so much more about Hanoi than I ever thought possible. She is very thorough, very friendly and very professional. I highly recommend taking this tour with her and any of the other tours that she does. I know that the next time that I come to Hanoi I will only look to book my tours with her. I want to thank her for one hell of an education today. I left the tour having been enlightened and edified with the rich history of Hanoi from Van, a proud, true historian of her Vietnamese culture. I can’t say enough great things about the history lesson that she provided me with today. I will definitely be looking for any of your tours on my next visit to Hanoi.
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Joe141
Apr 27, 2025
Hanoi French Quarter and Ho Loa Prison Tour - I booked this tour once we were in Hanoi for my daughter and me. We were staying in Old Town and it was very easy to meet our guide, Van. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour of the French Quarter as it was a big contrast to where we were staying. Van was very knowledgeable of the cities history and architecture and she spoke very good English. We especially enjoyed the out of the way quiet areas including a secret library and several quaint coffee shops. The walk was at a comfortable pace. Plenty of time was allowed for our last stop, the HOA Lo Prison which is now a museum.
We highly recommend this educational experience while enjoying Hanoi! Special thanks to Van for making it such a memorable experience!
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