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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover the charm of Hanoi during a relaxed private afternoon experience combining a traditional cyclo ride, historic architecture, local market life, and a colorful Vietnamese Water Puppet Show.
Starting at 2:45 PM, ride through the atmospheric streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visit the historic Ma May Heritage House, enjoy an entertaining Water Puppet Show in the middle of the experience, then continue through Dong Xuan Market before finishing around the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake.
This carefully timed itinerary allows you to experience Hanoi’s history, culture, and everyday life without rushing from one attraction to another.
What's included
Drinking water
Entrance fees
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show ticket
Hotel pickup from central Hanoi
Private English-speaking local guide
Private traditional Vietnamese cyclo
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Hotel pickup/drop-off outside central Hanoi, unless arranged in advance
What to expect
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
35m
Begin your journey through the historic Hanoi Old Quarter, the cultural and commercial heart of the capital.
Sit back and enjoy the traditional cyclo experience while your driver takes you slowly through the narrow streets.
Along the way, you'll see:
Traditional tube houses
Small local shops
Street food vendors
Cafés and restaurants
Tailor and handicraft shops
Motorbikes and everyday Hanoi traffic
Historic streets associated with Hanoi's traditional guilds
Your guide will point out interesting details along the route and explain how the Old Quarter developed around traditional craft and trading streets.
The relaxed pace of the cyclo gives you plenty of opportunities to take photographs and observe local life.
20m · Admission ticket included
Leave your cyclo and take a short walk to Ma May Heritage House, one of the best-preserved examples of traditional architecture in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Step inside this historic home and discover how Hanoi families lived and worked in previous generations.
Your guide will explain the traditional architecture and the way the house was designed for both residential and commercial purposes.
Explore the different areas of the house, including the traditional living spaces, courtyard, wooden structures, and household details.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
45m · Admission ticket included
Now enjoy the cultural highlight of your afternoon: a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show.
Take your seats and watch colorful wooden puppets perform on a water-filled stage accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music, singing, drums, and other instruments.
Water puppetry originated in the villages of northern Vietnam and has become one of the country's most distinctive traditional performing arts.
Dong Xuan Market
20m
Arrive at Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi's largest traditional market.
Take a short guided walk through the market area and experience the lively atmosphere of local commerce.
Depending on the day and time, you may see vendors selling:
Clothing and textiles
Shoes and bags
Household products
Souvenirs
Dried foods
Vietnamese specialty products
Everyday goods
Your guide will explain how traditional markets operate and introduce you to some of the products commonly used and purchased by local residents.
This is primarily a cultural and sightseeing experience. Shopping is optional, so you can simply enjoy the atmosphere and take photographs.
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
20m
Arrive at Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the most iconic landmarks in Hanoi.
Take a relaxed walk around part of the lake while your guide tells you the famous legend of King Le Loi and the magical sword, which is closely connected with the lake's name and history.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
In case your pick-up/drop-off adress is outside Old Quarter area, our guide & cyclo will pick you up at Hanoi Opera House - add: 01 Trang Tien Street
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
