Hanoi Old Quarter: Hidden Alleys and Legends

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with local guides, uncover hidden gems, and hear captivating stories. Join small group tours in multiple languages.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tuợng Dai Quyết Tử - This is where the tour begins. The guide will greet participants here, provide an overview of the walking tour, and discuss the historical importance of the Fallen Heroes Monument during Hanoi’s wartime history.
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - As the heart of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is steeped in legend and…
What's Included
  • Professional local guide (English, Spanish, German, French)
  • Guided walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter, French Quarter, and Long Bien Bridge
  • Small-group experience (max. 8 guests)
  • Storytelling on history, culture, legends, and daily life
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase along the way)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses & tips/gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with enthusiastic local guides who illuminate hidden alleys, lively markets, and historic sites. Listen to the legends of Hoan Kiem Lake, tales of emperors, and the customs that influence everyday life. With small group sizes and tours offered in English, Spanish, German, and French, this walking tour transcends guidebooks,…

Location
Tượng đài Cảm Tử
Phố Hàng Dầu
Our guide will be waiting for you by the statue, just opposite the red bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple. Look out for our guide — they’ll be wearing a green hat and a name tag so you can easily spot them.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M7662xusilviap
Feb 13, 2026
Amazing tour - I did the tour with Anna and had such a great time! She’s incredibly friendly, funny, and full of positive energy. From the start, she made everyone feel comfortable and excited to explore Hanoi. Anna is also super knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts about Vietnamese culture and the history of the city, but in a way that never felt boring. I learned a lot, laughed a lot, and saw parts of Hanoi I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi - especially if you get Anna as your guide!
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Freedom43855561727
Jan 31, 2026
Great experience with Wendy - Great visit with our guide Wendy, who walked us in old Hanoi discover the history but also the present I recommend
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Anniegermain
Jan 29, 2026
Authentic experience - .We went around old Hanoi with Anna and we really loved it. She introduced us to places we probably would never have seen or even noticed if we had been alone. We didn’t feel like we were on an organized tour, but rather to walk with a local who made us discover her neighborhood, without pressure, in a relaxed atmosphere, with a lot of humor. An authentic experience with an interesting and very professional funny guide
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535nean
Jan 18, 2026
Interesting stories, friendly guide - Tour was really interesting. We learned about history of Hanoi and life of local people. Our guide Tommy was friendly and gave us good tips for our trip.
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Johnrj9373yu
Dec 30, 2025
The first thing you should do in Hanoi - This is the first thing you should do when you land in Vietnam. You will get such a good idea of the lay out, where to eat, where to drink. Our tour guide Anna was so fun and knowledgeable. You could ask her anything and she’d advise you on what to do and where. Great experience!
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320ainef
Dec 27, 2025
Excellent and friendly guide - We had a great walking tour with Tony, enjoyed chatting and shared a coffee after the experience. He is very knowledgeable and had great recommendations for the local area.
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655caitlink
Dec 27, 2025
Friendly guide! - Huy was extremely knowledgeable and personable! The tour felt friendly, informative and intimate. We saw a variety of attractions
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Imyr2025
Dec 26, 2025
#1 Personalised Local Food Tour - Amazing, insightful tour. Huy (Tommy) ran the best food tour, showing hidden spots to find great local food, whilst taking me around to city highlights and explaining everything to me. Can’t recommend Huy enough as a guide, wouldn’t go with anyone else!
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Sofie808
Dec 25, 2025
Great! - Tommy was great! Nice food in the tour. The stories about the food and the city were both really nice. Can definitly recommend!
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Danace9511vf
Dec 24, 2025
Excellent Tour with Anna! - Excellent tour, and especially friendly and funny guide, Anna. She made the tour really comfortable Would like to have had a little bit more history and pollitics involved. Anyway, recommend 100%
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From $23
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).