Hanoi French Quarter: An Exploration of Vietnamese Coffee and History

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Hanoi’s French Quarter, immersing yourself in the rich history and culture while savoring authentic Vietnamese coffee. Discover the French influences, Vietnam War, and iconic landmarks in this engaging and informative exploration.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Address: 40 Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
    St Joseph Cathedral Hanoi is considered to be one of the symbols of Hanoi. It’s a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. The…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of the stunning Hanoi French Quarter on our Walking Tour, a district rich in culture and history that distinguishes it from the rest of Hanoi. Situated in the city’s southern region, this historical neighborhood is ripe for discovery.
Our journey begins in a French villa coffee house where we delve into the general history of…

Location
6 P. Ấu Triệu
Phố Ấu Triệu
The meeting point is in front of the coffee shop at 6 Au Trieu Street (right next to the St Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi). Address: 6 Phố Ấu Triệu, Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Cancellation Policy

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

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F6731lnbrandonc
Sep 5, 2025
Fantastic opportunity to learn about Hanoi's colonial history - Mina was a fantastic tour guide. Highly knowledgeable while also making the experience fun. She is detailed oriented and provided an excellent experience.
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Amir_b
Aug 23, 2025
Fantastic walking tour with a lovely coffee break - Had a great tour with Pinky, she was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and took care to make sure the tour tailoir the tour as much as possible according to my interests. If you’d like to learn more about the history and stories behind the Hanoi French Quarter, as well as visit a truly unique coffee along the way - than this is the tour for you.
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Adventurer289761
Jul 25, 2025
Great tour of the French Quarters! - Thank you Mina for a wonderful tour of the French Quarters, sharing us striking buildings in back alleys and providing history and context to what we saw in Hanoi!
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Toughralph
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent Private Tour of the French Quarter - On our first morning in Hanoi (and in Vietnam), we enjoyed a terrific morning tour of the French Quarter with Mina. Our morning started in a quaint and historic café with delicious Vietnamese coffee (we chose egg coffee and a banana coffee). Over coffee, Mina began to share the history and culture of Hanoi and Vietnam. (Over the tour, we also enjoyed Vietnamese ice cream and a brief temple tea with Mina.) Our conversation and tour with Mina covered a great deal of ground, and she was terrific. We visited St. Joseph Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, a community temple, and many streets and icons of the French Quarter. We discussed Vietnamese history – from the dynasties to difficult periods with French and American wars. Give a listen to Joan Baez “Where Are You Now, My Son?” for good context to one important stop. We would highly recommend this tour, Mina, and the One Trip with Local team for Hanoi tours!
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Emma
Jun 13, 2025
So personable and interesting. - Loved this tour!!! So personable and interesting. We got to see the French quarters through a locals eyes and taste the best coffee and ice cream in the city.
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Daydream22704732130
May 13, 2025
Outstanding Private Tour of Hanoi’s French Quarter with Kien Pham - We had the great pleasure of being guided through the French Quarter in Hanoi by Kien Pham, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. It was just my wife and me on the tour, and Kien made the entire experience both personal and deeply engaging. Kien has a remarkable ability to bring history to life. His knowledge of Vietnam’s past—especially the French colonial period—was outstanding, and he presented it with clarity, passion, and nuance. He gave context to the architecture, culture, and political history of Hanoi in a way that was both accessible and thought-provoking. What made the tour truly special was how tailored and conversational it felt. Kien was attentive to our interests, answered all our questions in depth, and made sure we saw parts of the French Quarter that we might have otherwise overlooked. His English was excellent, and his storytelling skills made the history of Hanoi resonate on a personal level. If you are interested in learning more about Vietnam’s complex past while walking through one of Hanoi’s most charming districts, we highly recommend booking a tour with Kien Pham. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
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Janhelge_m
May 13, 2025
Outstanding Private Tour of Hanoi’s French Quarter with Kien Pham - We had the great pleasure of being guided through the French Quarter in Hanoi by Kien Pham, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. It was just my wife and me on the tour, and Kien made the entire experience both personal and deeply engaging. Kien has a remarkable ability to bring history to life. His knowledge of Vietnam’s past—especially the French colonial period—was outstanding, and he presented it with clarity, passion, and nuance. He gave context to the architecture, culture, and political history of Hanoi in a way that was both accessible and thought-provoking. What made the tour truly special was how tailored and conversational it felt. Kien was attentive to our interests, answered all our questions in depth, and made sure we saw parts of the French Quarter that we might have otherwise overlooked. His English was excellent, and his storytelling skills made the history of Hanoi resonate on a personal level. If you are interested in learning more about Vietnam’s complex past while walking through one of Hanoi’s most charming districts, we highly recommend booking a tour with Kien Pham. It was one of the highlights of our trip!
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Debbie_c
Apr 25, 2025
Lovely stroll through the... - Lovely stroll through the French quarter. Mina was very knowledgeable and friendly. Coffee and ice cream were great.
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Vaughn_g
Apr 17, 2025
Walking tour with coffee sensational - Great tour with Lily who took us to the local places and very informative about the area we had a great time
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Adamscrew2018
Mar 11, 2025
Fabulous - Thanks Mina, we had a great time! Thoroughly recommend a few meandering through hanoi, learning about some history and drinking great coffee
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).