

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) Tours and Tickets
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A key landmark in the historical center of Hanoi, charming Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) offers a peaceful escape from the hectic pace and crowds of the city. It’s a popular meeting spot, and also makes a great place to people watch and experience local culture.
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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie
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Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.
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US$28.58
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US$28.58

Full-Day Hanoi City Tour
21
Discover Hanoi on a full-day city tour that introduces you to major attractions such as the Old Quarter and Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake). With a guide, learn about the city's history as you visit One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace Historical Site, and the Temple of Literature. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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US$36.00
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US$36.00

Private Hanoi Motorbike Sightseeing and Food Tour
56
Hanoi is much bigger than just the Old Quarter. Even though it’s the center of the capital, rich in history and culture, the Old Quarter is still just a small part of the city. Get on a motorbike, we will take you outside and show you areas that most travelers don’t get to see. It’s a different feeling on our motorbikes, going through some lesser known spots, cultural sites while our local Hanoian tour guides explain all about the history of the thousand-year-old city. Besides, you’ll also have the chance to taste some exquisite street food too!
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Private Hanoi Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter
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Spend three hours strolling the French Quarter during a private excursion that includes major landmarks in the Vietnamese capital. Your walking tour takes in the charm of Hoan Kiem Lake and French colonial buildings such as the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel and Hanoi Opera House. View government buildings, the National Museum of Vietnamese History and Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution. You’ll enjoy ‘pho’ (beef noodle soup) and have time for a stop at a sidewalk cafe or for Trang Tien ice cream.
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US$22.00
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US$22.00

Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour Guide (half day)
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We are AZ Local Trip NPO Team, a non-profit organisation by local university students, who have been living in our beloved-city, Hanoi for years. We would love to show you the best of Hanoi, including the hidden places, best foods and interesting life stories.
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Remember, we are just local guides. We know Hanoi, and would love to show you with the best as we can.
Dont expect a lot, but for sure, it will be one of the most memorable you would do in Hanoi.
-------------- You Can Choice 3 Option --------------
1. (RECOMMEND) Include the Puppet Show Ticket
- After the tour, you will enjoy Water Puppet Show (Must see to Hanoi)
2. Street Food Tour
With this option, you have 2 tour: Old Quarter Tour (Private Tour) and Street Food Tour (Small Group)
3. Old Quarter Walking Tour
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US$5.00
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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie
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Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.
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US$36.93
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US$36.93
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Private Evening Walking Tour - Cyclo & Water Puppet Show in Hanoi Old Quarter
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Take a leisurely evening excursion around Hanoi on a private cyclo ride and walking tour. Relax en route to Hoan Kiem Lake and see the highlights of the French Quarter, including the Hanoi Opera House and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel. After a water puppet show, stroll through the Old Quarter with your personal guide and slurp up a bowl of ‘pho’ (beef noodle soup) with egg coffee.
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US$42.00
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Hanoi City Full-Day Tour
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Spend a day exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s mesmerizing capital city. Learn about its history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and Presidential Palace with an informative guide. After lunch, get a glimpse of Vietnamese culture at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Bat Trang ceramic village, then see the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple. You have the option to add on a traditional water puppet show; round-trip hotel transport included.
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US$38.00
Price varies by group size
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US$38.00
Price varies by group size

Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour
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Get a feel for Hanoi on a private sightseeing tour. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Depart in the afternoon for the Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
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US$28.00
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US$28.00

Street Food Tour & Water Puppet Show at Hanoi Old Quarter
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You can choose:
Option 1: Small Group Food Tour & Free Old Quarter Walking Tour (6 hours) - Include 2 tours:
1. Small Group Food Tour
- Type of tour: Small group (6 - 8pax)
- Guide: Professional
2. Free Old Quarter Tour:
- Duration: 2,5 - 3 hours
- Type of tour: Private
- Guide: Volunteer guide
- Note: You will only pay what you try (about 2,1 usd/person)
[RECOMMENDATION] Option 2: Small Group Food Tour & Free Old Quarter Walking Tour & Water Puppet Show (7 hours) - Include 3 Services:
1. Small Group Food
- Duration: 2,5 - 3 hours
- Type of tour: Small group (6 - 8pax)
- Guide: Professional
2. Free Old Quarter Tour:
- Type of tour: Private
- Guide: Volunteer guide
- Note: You will only pay what you try (about 2,1 usd/person)
3. Water Puppet Show
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Theater: Lotus Water Puppet Theater (16 Le Thai To, Hoan Kiem)
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US$19.74
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US$19.74

Private Guided Tour of Hanoi
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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US$5.13
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Hanoi Tasting Tour Includes Great Street Foods
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Hanoi is known for its tasty street eats, but knowing what to sample takes insider knowledge. On this local-led foodie tour, you’ll escape the tourist track and learn where locals prefer to eat. Taste an array of regional foods and beverages, learning the little-known historical background of each dish. You’ll also discover the history and architecture of Old Hanoi along the way.
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US$28.34
Price varies by group size
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US$28.34
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Explore the best of Hanoi City in a day
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Discover Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital, with this comprehensive tour that covers all the most popular sights in one day. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum of Ethnology, and Temple of Literature; learn more about Vietnam’s troubled past at Hoa Lo Prison; and admire Tran Quoc Pagoda on the banks of the scenic West Lake.
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US$24.88
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US$24.88

(Private) Hanoi Street Food Tour By Volunteer Guide
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- Enjoy the real local street foods
- Enthusiastic and friendly free local guides (Local University Students)
- Learn how to grab food, how to make food like a local
- Relax and have fun with locals by sharing local tips
- Reasonably customizing your tour
- Picking up – Dropping off
You will spend 3 hours to discover the dishes that bring in the taste of Hanoi, you will discover the typical dishes only known to local people. Each dish is an interesting story about Vietnamese life and culture.
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US$5.13
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US$5.13

Half-Day Hanoi Food Tour by Motorbike
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Discover the rich history and charm of Hanoi on a half-day food tour by scooter. Travel around the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and West Lake at a relaxed pace and see the city from a unique perspective. You’ll visit the most popular sights, where you can stop for plenty of photo ops.
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US$55.00
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US$55.00

All in Hanoi City Tour Full Day with Expert Local Guide - All Included
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✔️ Truly experience the real Hanoi with locals
✔️ Save time and money Including many destinations
✔️ 95 % Excellent Review on Tripadvisor
✔️ View some of the major scenic spots and take some great photos to share back home
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US$29.00
Price varies by group size
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US$29.00
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Highlight- Hanoi city tour and Cycle around old quarter
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Discover the best that Hanoi has to offer on this small-group city tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex dedicated to the former leader, the Confucian Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda in the middle of the lake, and the Hoa Lo Prison also known as the Hanoi Hilton. Learn about the history of Vietnam from your guide and discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle.
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US$32.83
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US$32.83

Hanoi City Tour Full Day - Joining Group
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The French-colonial era has left a legacy of beautiful buildings, with the Old Quarter a fascinating area to explore on foot.
Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history.
This tour is designed aiming to give you an opportunity to enjoy an absolute and adorable Hanoi.
Small streets with old houses, friendly people with typical Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of this capital city.
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US$45.00
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US$45.00

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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US$5.00
per group
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US$5.00
per group

Hanoi Old Quater Walking Tour
65
We are Hanoi Free Local Tours, a non-profit organisation by local university students, who have been living in our beloved-city, Hanoi for years. We would love to show you the best of Hanoi, including the hidden places, best foods and interesting life stories.
--------------
Remember, we are just local guides. We know Hanoi, and would love to show you with the best as we can.
Dont expect a lot, but for sure, it will be one of the most memorable you would do in Hanoi.
-------------- We have 3 options to choose --------------
1. (RECOMMEND) Include the Puppet Show Ticket
- After the tour, you will enjoy Water Puppet Show in 50 minutes (one of must-do thing in Hanoi)
2. Street Food Tour
With this option, you have 2 tour: Old Quarter Tour (Private Tour) and Street Food Tour (Small Group)
3. Old Quarter Walking Tour
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From
US$5.00
From
US$5.00

Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing And Rickshaw Tour
24
With just one day to explore Hanoi, a private tour means you can take in the sights at your own pace. Visit landmarks including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and One Pillar pagoda; enjoy views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple; tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant; then ride in a rickshaw around the atmospheric Old Quarter.
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US$30.77
Price varies by group size
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US$30.77
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Amazing Morning Hanoi Bike Tour
40
Set out before the crowds on an early morning bike tour of Hanoi, including a taste of authentic Vietnamese 'pho' for breakfast. Follow your informative guide across the Red River's Long Bien Bridge to the Quang Ba Flower Market. Then pass fascinating city landmarks en route to Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, ending with your meal at a bustling local market.
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US$46.16
Price varies by group size
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US$46.16
Price varies by group size

Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide
98
GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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From
US$5.13
per group
From
US$5.13
per group

(Half Day) Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour
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- See the hidden Places in the old quarter (That not many tourists know
- Enjoy special foods and drinks in the old quarter
- No additional costs (Because no places require tickets)
"The most special 3 hours for newcomers to Hanoi, 3 hours to discover 1000 years of Hanoi history. Local Guide will help you discover the most hidden Places that not everyone knows. Interesting stories revolve around people's lives to help you better understand Hanoi.
Enjoy the dishes hidden in the heart of Vietnam."
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