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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

4.9(1,398)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.7(216)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,182)

Description

Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the heart of Hanoi, exploring the city's rich history, culture, and cuisine. You'll visit popular tourist attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, as well as off-the-beaten-path locations that only locals know about. You'll learn about the city's history, traditions, and local way of life, gaining an insider's view of Hanoi. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself. NOTE: - Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc. - You're welcome to customize the itinerary with us to better suit your preferences. - We’ll reach out to you via WhatsApp, Line, Instagram, or other platforms, so please don’t forget to leave your contact details!

Tour Options

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

(Schedule is flexible) Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam Located on a small island in the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is one of Hanoi’s most visited cultural sites. Connected to the lakeshore by the iconic red wooden The Huc Bridge, the temple honors General Tran Hung Dao and other national scholars and heroes. Its serene setting, historical significance, and traditional architecture make it a perfect spot to explore Vietnam’s spiritual and intellectual heritage.

Admission not included30 min

(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.

Admission not included60 min

(Schedule is flexible) Temple of Literature & National University is originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature.

Admission not included60 min

(Schedule is flexible) Hoa Lo Prison ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.

Highlights

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
No tip expected and no hidden charge during the tours

What's included

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
No tip expected and no hidden charge during the tours
Not included
Transport

Pickup Locations & Times

Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am

Reviews(1,398)

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matteobF3535AC
August 1, 2026
Fantastic guide for an interesting tour

The tour started very punctual and the guide Alice was very kind and with a lot of interesting information for us. Well balanced the stops and the Egg coffee time, since the weather was very hot and a pause was more than welcome . The visit at the prison also very interesting. To be done!

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Hojae_L
July 30, 2026
Highly Recommended! Amazing Personalized Tour

It was absolutely fantastic! The guide picked me up right from my hotel and took me around on a motorbike, which was such a fun experience. They customized everything and took me exactly where I wanted to go. The absolute highlight was a hidden coffee shop with a secret entrance that a regular tourist would never find on their own. All the food we had was incredible. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting!

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bniboufrah
July 26, 2026
Very satisfied

Young man Hung was the perfect guide. He showed us all the sights, was very social and did everything to make sure we had a great and unforgettable experience.

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NorthStar21525609932
July 24, 2026
Personalised walking tour

This is an interesting project which links you with volunteer student guides for a low initial cost. Entry fees and other costs are extra but tours are flexible to match your preferences. We were staying near Ho Hoan Kiem lake so the guide took us to the temple on the lake, then a nearby pagoda and the Hoa Lo Prison. We finished with coffee on Train Street. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable offering interesting historical and cultural insights. Much more personal than the usual guided tour as its just your own group/family and the guide and we shared personal stories and experiences.

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pamelahQ9548PE
July 24, 2026
Fantastic Walking Tour of Hanoi

We would highly recommend this walking tour of Hanoi. We had a fantastic 1/2 day with Ha and Huong who spoke very good English. They were extremely enthusiastic to show us around the city and explain the history and culture and recommend other places to visit whilst in Hanoi. We enjoyed a coffee at the train street and a very good traditional Vietnamese lunch. It was a fantastic experience to see the city from some very proud locals. Thank you to Ha and Huong. 😊

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470tills
July 18, 2026
Great Walking Tour in Hanoi

It was a great experience with our two guides Alice and Tunglam. They were attentive and really showed us a lot and brought the city closer to us.

Operator response

Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide

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shobhitr653
July 17, 2026
Amazing travel experience with the walking tour

Me and my wife had an amazing experience during the walking tour. We decided to have the tour as soon as we arrive in the city; to get a hang of important places around and to understand the inside stories and cultural insights about the place. And the tour was all those things and much more. Our guide, Harley reached out a day earlier to ensure our whereabouts. On the tour day, we were a bit late as our flight got delayed but she and her colleague Nhi were so sweet to accommodate. They were quite knowledgeable, friendly and we had an amazing 4 hour tour walking around the Hoan Kiem lake, famous eateries, pagodas and Prison museum. This Tour guide project is a very nice program where young students participate as guides; simultaneously building their communication and interpersonal skills. I will recommend all tourists who look to travel instead of simply touring and who want to understand Hanoi; to go for this amazing tour. Harley and Nhi were awesome.

Operator response

Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide

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amyfgeary
July 14, 2026
The most amazing walking tour!!

We had the most amazing day with Khai!! This tour was the highlight of our time in Hanoi and I highly recommend it! Our guide Khai was so friendly and really knowledgeable. I loved how passionate he was and made everything interesting and fun. We stopped at the most amazing hidden gems for food and coffee that we would have never found without a local!

Operator response

Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide

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Mamagoose75
July 14, 2026
Customized Tour

We had a wonderful tour with Neo and Lina today. They were both so willing to show us around and to customize the tour for us due to the heat. We told them how we loved coffee yet hadn't tried egg, salt or coconut so they took us to the most amazing hidden coffee house that we never could have found and we tried all 3. Then to the sword king's temple, St. Joseph cathedral and then to the prison. It was hot and a bit too much for the temple of literature so we went to train street instead. Both Neo and Lina were very knowledgeable about the history and their English was excellent. It was a terrific tour and I highly recommend it.

Operator response

Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide

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kinkos5
July 12, 2026
Highly recommended

Very Nice ladies lots of knowledge of history and culture. We had Hannah and and Helen who wants to be a tourguide too. Such nice and smart ladies. Highly recommended. K and f from The Netherlands ♥️

Operator response

Hello from Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide 😊 Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our Hanoi tour during your time in Vietnam. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local experience with our student guides. At Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide, we always try to create one of the best tour experiences in Hanoi through authentic local stories, cultural interactions, and meaningful connections with local people. Your feedback is a huge motivation for our guides and student community to continue improving every day. We truly hope you had a memorable time in Hanoi and Vietnam, and we would love to welcome you back for another local tour experience in the future 💛 Wish you all the best, Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide

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