FREE TOUR: Hanoi Old and French Quarter

We are Sofia and George, the two locals who grew up in Hanoi for most of our lives and have a deep love for this special city. Our goal is to share with everyone the vibrant life, interesting stories of Hanoi from a local perspective.

-THE DESTINATIONS included in my free tour:
1. Toad Flower Garden (start of the tour)
2. French Quarter

3. Sword lake & Ngoc Son Temple
4. Old Quarter
5. Dong Xuan Market
6. Long Bien Bridge (end of the tour)
-THE DURATION: Approximate duration 3 hours

The tour lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Sofia

Guiding since 2024

We are Sofia and George, the two locals who grew up in Hanoi for most of our lives and have a deep love for this special city. Our goal is to share with everyone the vibrant life, interesting stories, and hidden gems of Hanoi from a local perspective.

5 stops

1.8 km walking

3 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Toad Flower GardenI will be at the meeting point wearing a green hatOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

French QuarterThe streets of Hanoi are distinguished by their elegant French colonial architecture, with yellow-painted buildings, shuttered windows

2

Outside visit

Hoàn Kiếm lakeA famous lake in the heart of Hanoi, known for its peaceful beauty, historical significance, and the legend of the returned sword

3

Outside visit

The Old QuarterWhere preserves rich cultural heritage, with long-standing shops, diverse street food, and a unique charm that reflects the passage of time.

5 stops

1.8 km walking

3 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Toad Flower GardenI will be at the meeting point wearing a green hatOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

French QuarterThe streets of Hanoi are distinguished by their elegant French colonial architecture, with yellow-painted buildings, shuttered windows

2

Outside visit

Hoàn Kiếm lakeA famous lake in the heart of Hanoi, known for its peaceful beauty, historical significance, and the legend of the returned sword

3

Outside visit

The Old QuarterWhere preserves rich cultural heritage, with long-standing shops, diverse street food, and a unique charm that reflects the passage of time.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.