Explore Hanoi like locals

5.0 (2 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour explores Hanoi's rich history and daily life, starting at Ba Dinh Square and Lenin Garden. You'll wander through Hanoi's old alleys, see the Temple of Literature and Ethnology Museum, then enjoy lunch and a stroll through the Old Quarter. The experience continues on Nha Chung Street, with a tea break at an old French house for local insights, culminating in a traditional Water Puppet show.

What's included

  • English-speaking escorted guide
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
  • Mineral water (1 bottle/person/ day tour)
  • Pickup and drop-off in the center of Hanoi
  • Personal expenses
  • VAT
  • Tips for tour guide and cyclo driver
  • Beverage
  • Pickup and drop-off from outside the center of Hanoi
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

  1. Ba Dinh Square
    Pass by
    Visit the site where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence in 1945, noting its architecture and atmosphere.
  2. Thong Nhat Park (Lenin Park)
    30m
    Experience a communal local space and observe daily life.
  3. Hanoi
    45m
    Explore small alleys with multi-generational family sewing shops and witness the traditional daily life of locals. (Remember your camera for unique photo opportunities.)
  4. Temple of Literature & National University
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Vietnam's first national university, built in the late 11th century, and learn about its historical significance.
  5. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore this research center and public museum exhibiting Vietnam's ethnic groups (closed on Mondays).
  6. Hanoi
    1h 30m
    Enjoy a meal at the local restaurant.
  7. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    1h 30m
    Stroll through the charming maze of back streets.
    Tea Break at an Old French Hanoian House: Enjoy a tea break and converse with a local to learn about changes in local life and family stories.
  8. Thang Long Water Puppet
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Witness this unique Northern Vietnamese art form

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi central area. If you stay in another location, don't hesitate to contact us for the pick-up or meeting point arrangements. (Surcharge can be applied)

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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