Hanoi Private Walking Tour with a Local University Student Guide

Walk Hanoi with a local student guide
on the theme of your choice

This non-profit walking tour is planned and run by local university students. Your group explores Hanoi with an English-speaking guide for about 3.5 hours. Depending on the option you book, the tour focuses on the Old and French Quarters, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, war history, or street food. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your interests.

Old Quarter & French Quarter Tour

Stroll through the historic French Quarter and admire colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, grand government buildings, upscale hotels and hidden corners. Talk with your guide about how French colonialism shaped modern Hanoi and how the city grew from a colonial capital into today's vibrant metropolis. Departs at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Temple of Literature Tour

Learn about the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's most influential leader, and explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university and a symbol of the country's respect for learning. Two of Hanoi's key landmarks offer a deep look at Vietnam's political, educational and cultural heritage. Departs at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

War Stories Tour: Ho Chi Minh Complex & Hoa Lo Prison

Understand Vietnam's modern history through powerful stories of war, independence, recovery and everyday life. Explore the historical context of Vietnam's struggle for independence and see the events that shaped the nation from different perspectives, discussing both historical facts and personal stories. Departs at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour

Wander through busy streets and hidden alleys to taste some of the city's most loved dishes, and learn about the history, ingredients, traditions and cultural meaning of each one. Departs at 6:00 PM.

※ Entrance tickets, meals and drinks are not included and are paid on site. Please also cover your guide's ticket costs, if any.