Private Hanoi French Quarter Walking Tour: Experience Unique & Undiscovered Aspects of Vietnam

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.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Guaranteed tour confirmation via email
  • Personalized experience with a free private tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Transport
Additional Information

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…

Location
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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872julienr
Feb 13, 2026
Amazing - It was an amazing expérience. Jon and thaj were really Friendly. We learned a lot of thing about vietnamiese culture. I definitily recommande it. Came on !!!
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Amosl2026
Jan 25, 2026
Afternoon tour of old quarters. - Had a brilliant time during this tour thanks to my guide, Maiya! She was knowledgeable of the area and provided a good background on the history of Hanoi. Highly recommend.
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Austscot
Jan 16, 2026
OLD QUARTER WALKING TOUR WITH EXPERIENCED ENTHUSIASTIC GUIDE - Lovely walking tours with Sao Who guided and explained the history of the area as we visited. We stopped for a hidden coffee experience and lunch of local street food. All very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend - thank you Sao.
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106eilync
Dec 29, 2025
Memorable Guided Walks in Hanoi - We enjoyed two guided walks in Hanoi, exploring the Old Quarter and the French Quarter. Maiya and Phuong (before lunch) and Hieu and Thuy (later) spoke clearly and made the history of each landmark engaging and easy to follow. They were patient with our group of ten, including elderly members, and quickly adapted when we needed Grab transport, ensuring everyone arrived safely. That care and awareness made the experience comfortable for everyone. We were never rushed and were given time to linger at places that interested us, whether to take photos or simply absorb the atmosphere. They contacted us in advance to understand our preferences and responded promptly to messages. Although the tours are free, the guides’ knowledge, care, and organisation were fully on par with paid tours!
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B349lwmichellec
Dec 4, 2025
higHly recommended walking tour in Hanoi - A personal tailor made walking tour to learn about Hanoi Very appreciate the effort of our guide Shaun and his assistant Mina Highly recommend this experience Thank you
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Kellyck7347xx
Sep 22, 2025
First time in Hanoi - Great experience we were so happy with our guides. Our tour guides were so polite, patient and willing to help us. We are very thankful.
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L7849tlmarkn
Aug 10, 2025
Hanoi Free Private Walking Tour - Linh and Nguyen were fantastic guides for our tour and we had a brilliant day with them. They were so passionate and knowledgable about their history, which meant we had a great experience seeing Hanoi. By the end of day Linh was treating our daughter like a little sister, which made the day even more special. Loved the lunch spot they took us to. The pancakes were delicious!
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Jamesbz7633qk
Jul 5, 2025
Great Tour with Becky (Linh) - Had a great tour with Becky (Linh). She was very informative and and very funny. Would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Hanoi. Cám ơn!
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Anticsn2025
Jun 21, 2025
Awesome experience - Bread , she is an Excellent, professional & friendly young lady. Duy is a young student whom understand the history of Hanoi, we have marvellous time with them today
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Andaluciatraveller2
Feb 3, 2026
Enriching cultural exchange - Would certainly recommend this as a way to learn both about the monuments visited and the lives and outlook of the young, student guides. Keep in mind that a principal reason for this being a Free Tour is that it is an “exchange” - you give valuable opportunity for the guide to practise their English and guiding skills while you receive an insight into their lives and views as well as cultural and historical perspectives. We found that this was a very enriching experience and a different way to take a guided tour.
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From $5 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).