Guided walking tour · Hanoi, Vietnam

(Private) Hanoi French Quarter walking Tour

Local students lead this tip-based private walk through Hanoi's French Quarter and its colonial buildings.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews
Duration
3–8 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £4 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Hanoi Private Tour Guide
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)1 hr
  2. St. Joseph's Cathedral30 min
  3. Trang Tien Plaza30 min
  4. Hanoi Opera House30 min
  5. Hoa Lo Prison1 hr

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

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)

Not included

  • Transport

Access

  • Public transport nearby
  • Pushchairs welcome

How it compares in Hanoi

  • Price: from £4. 12 of the other 13 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £21.
  • Reviews: 19 of the other 19 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 4.5 km in about 60 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Hanoi

Hanoi is Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital. Its Old Quarter of trade streets, its lakes and its French colonial avenues are best explored on foot, preferably with something to eat.

Terrain. Flat, but pavements are often blocked, so expect to step into the road.

Crossing roads. Walk slowly and steadily across, without stopping or running, so scooters can flow around you. Keep to a constant pace, even when it feels wrong.

Read the full Hanoi walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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