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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
✔ Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)
✔ Free private tour guide
✔ Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
✖ Transport
Pickup Locations
1. Vietnam Trade Union Hotel
2. TQT Hotel
3. Splendid Jupiter Hotel
4. Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
5. Nha Nghi Diem Quynh
6. Vietnam Bravo Hotel
7. Serenity Villa Hotel
8. Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
9. Pearl Suites Hotel
10. Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre
11. 7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
12. Nam Hai 1 Hotel
13. The Queen Hotel & Spa
14. Viet Fun Hotel
15. TQT 2 Hotel
16. Zenith Hotel Hanoi
17. Quang Hiep Hotel
18. Sky Hotel & Suites
19. Zephyr Suites Boutique Hotel
20. Thuy Lam Hotel
Additional Info: Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
Itinerary
1
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
(Schedule is flexible)
Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Then, we will head to St. Joseph's Cathedra which is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture. Visitors can only enter the Cathedral in Hanoi in the opening time of ceremonial practice as the following schedule: Weekday (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
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Trang Tien Plaza
Our next stop is Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop where the French colonialists introduced ice cream to the Vietnamese people in 1958
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Hanoi Opera House
Then, we will visit Opera House or Hilton Opera where was completed in 1911 after 10 years of construction, by two French architects, Broyer and V. Harley, resembling the Opéra Garnier de Paris.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Hoa Lo Prison
Finally, we will head to Hoa Lo prison where displays most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
