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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
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
What to expect
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
1h · Admission ticket not included
(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.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
30m
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
Trang Tien Plaza
30m
Our next stop is Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop where the French colonialists introduced ice cream to the Vietnamese people in 1958
Hanoi Opera House
30m
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.
Hoa Lo Prison
1h · Admission ticket not included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
