Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi’s French Quarter with our private walking tour. Experience unique and undiscovered aspects of Vietnam with our knowledgeable student-trained guides.
Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi’s French Quarter with our private walking tour. Experience unique and undiscovered aspects of Vietnam with our knowledgeable student-trained guides.
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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - (Flexible Schedule)
The tour guide will meet the group to begin the Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can enjoy watching locals engage in activities like playing badminton and exercising. - St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Next, the tour…
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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - (Flexible Schedule)
The tour guide will meet the group to begin the Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can enjoy watching locals engage in activities like playing badminton and exercising. - St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Next, the tour proceeds to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a prime example of French colonial architecture. Entry is permitted during ceremonial practice hours as follows: Weekdays (5:30 am - 6:15 pm), Saturday (6:00 pm), Sunday (5:00 am, 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm).
- Trang Tien Plaza - The tour continues to Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop, where ice cream was first introduced to the Vietnamese by French colonialists in 1958.
- Hanoi Opera House - The next destination is the Opera House, also known as Hilton Opera, completed in 1911 after a decade of construction by French architects Broyer and V. Harley, modeled after the Opéra Garnier de Paris.
- Hoa Lo Prison - The final stop is Hoa Lo Prison, which showcases exhibits related to its use up to the mid-1950s, highlighting the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.

- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour confirmation via email
- Personalized experience with a free private tour guide
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guaranteed tour confirmation via email
- Personalized experience with a free private tour guide
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Leading by local students who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Hanoi with visitors, you can walk through the narrow streets and discover hidden gem French placed in Hanoi many years ago, as your guide take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of the city’s past and present.
You will have the chance to explore the…
Leading by local students who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Hanoi with visitors, you can walk through the narrow streets and discover hidden gem French placed in Hanoi many years ago, as your guide take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of the city’s past and present.
You will have the chance to explore the architecture, which has a strong French influence, and see historical sites like Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Along with introducing you to sites like St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Trang Tien Plaza, your guide will also take you to historical sites like Hoa lo Prison and the Hanoi Opera House. These sites will shed light on the period of cultural interference between Vietnam and France.
By choosing our tour, not only will you have a memorable and personalized experience, but you will also be supporting the education and future of our local students.
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.