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Hi, I'm Truong - founder of Vietnam With Locals, a student-guide collective sharing Hanoi’s culture in the most authentic and welcoming way. Our guides are well-trained, friendly, and speak English confidently. We aim to offer professional-quality experiences at affordable prices, connecting travelers with real local life.
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a private walking tour with a friendly local student. Get picked up at your Old Quarter hotel, then wander to Hoan Kiem Lake, Kim Ngan Temple, and Bach Ma Temple as you hear personal stories, hidden corners, and cultural insights that bring the city to life.
We’ll visit several suggested highlights, but the route is flexible and will be adjusted based on your pick-up point and interests for a comfortable, personalized experience.
If you want a warm, authentic, and truly local way to experience Hanoi, this tour is for you. Book now and explore the city like a local.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point before we begin our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. Our first stop is Hoan Kiem Lake – the symbolic heart of the city. Here, you’ll hear local legends and stories, learn about the lake’s history, and observe daily life unfold around you: people exercising, playing badminton, chatting with friends, and enjoying the fresh atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, we’ll visit Bach Ma Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Hanoi. Your guide will share the legends behind the White Horse, the ancient guardian of the city, and explain how the temple has stood through centuries of change. As we walk through its courtyards and incense-filled halls, you’ll get a glimpse of the spiritual life that still shapes the Old Quarter today.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dong Xuan Market
Our walk continues to Dong Xuan Market, the largest and most vibrant market in the Old Quarter. Here, you’ll get a close look at daily local life - from vendors bargaining to shoppers picking fresh ingredients. Your guide will show you the herbs, spices, and produce that Vietnamese families use in their everyday cooking, and explain how these ingredients come together to create the flavors of Hanoi. It’s the perfect place to feel the energy of the city and understand how locals shop, cook, and live.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We’ll stop by Ly Thai To Park, a peaceful green space where locals gather to exercise, chat, or simply enjoy the fresh morning air. Here, you’ll hear stories about King Ly Thai To — the founder of ancient Thang Long — and learn how this area connects the city’s past with its modern daily life. It’s also a great spot to slow down, people-watch, and feel the rhythm of Hanoi.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
We’ll visit the historic house at 48 Hang Ngang, where President Ho Chi Minh once wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1945. Your guide will explain the significance of the house and its role during this important moment in Vietnam’s history. Inside, you’ll see preserved artifacts and living spaces that show how leaders worked and lived during the early days of the nation. It’s a meaningful stop that brings Vietnam’s modern history to life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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