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55 tours in Hanoi, Vietnam, in English and other languages

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Hanoi City Highlights Free Tour: Landmarks & Train Street

9.8 (993)

Discover Hanoi’s charm on a free half-day city tour! Explore iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, and hidden gems while immersing yourself in the unique culture and history of this captivating city. Don't miss out!

Provided by Johnson Excursions Travel

4 hours

7:30 AM, 12:30 PM

4 hours

7:30 AM, 12:30 PM

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Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

9.7 (58)

Savor the best of Hanoi! Join our street food tour through the Old Quarter to taste authentic bánh mì, chả cá, and more. With a local guide, you’ll discover hidden flavors and unforgettable stories.

Provided by Phoebe

3h 30min

8:00 AM, 5:00 PM

3h 30min

8:00 AM, 5:00 PM

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Hanoi Highlights Tour: History, Culture & Train Street

9.6 (2,679)

Join us on a journey through Hanoi’s timeless landmarks, ancient temples, and hidden alleys, where history, tradition, and daily life blend together in one unforgettable tour. Don't miss it!

Provided by Phoebe

4 hours

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM

4 hours

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM

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A Tasty Adventure - Eat Your Way Through Hanoi Foods

9.8 (136)

Join us on a delicious journey through Hanoi! Discover the city's rich history, from the ancient Old Quarter to the elegant French Quarter, while tasting the best local dishes. Let’s explore and savor together!

Provided by Joyful Adventures

3 hours

10:00 AM, 6:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 6:00 PM

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Hanoi’s Old Quarter Free Tour Through Train Street

9.8 (377)

Explore the ancient 2,700-year history of the Vietnamese people, with their tradition of nation-building and defense, along with legendary stories that enrich the Vietnamese soul. Don't miss it!

Provided by Joyful Adventures

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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Hoa Lo Prison and Little Paris Free Tour in Hanoi

9.8 (203)

Join us to discover the stunning French Quarter! Explore its rich history and beautiful colonial architecture, and learn about the Vietnamese struggle for independence. Experience this captivating blend of culture and heritage. Don’t miss out!

Provided by Joyful Adventures

3h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

3h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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Hanoi Old Quarter Free Tour via Train Street

9.9 (31)

Join us and discover Hanoi like a local on a motorbike! Feel the thrill, explore hidden gems, and experience the city’s vibrant streets in the most authentic way. Don’t just visit Hanoi. Ride through it!

Provided by Hanoi Bliss Tour

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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Free Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison & Train Street

9.9 (37)

Join us and discover Hanoi’s vibrant soul! Stroll through the Old Quarter to the Temple of Literature as we uncover hidden gems, ancient traditions, and the city’s rich colonial past in one unforgettable journey through time.

Provided by Hanoi Bliss Tour

3h 30min

8:30 AM, 1:00 PM

3h 30min

8:30 AM, 1:00 PM

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Discover Timeless Hanoi: An Evening Cultural Walk

9.8 (41)

Join our evening cultural walk and discover the timeless charm of Hanoi! Explore its vibrant streets, rich history, and hidden gems, without the heat. A perfect way to experience Vietnam’s culture, as the city comes to life at night.

Provided by Hanoi Bliss Tour

3 hours

6:00 PM

3 hours

6:00 PM

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Hanoi Storyline Free Tour: Hoa Lo Prison from 1945 to Today

9.9 (32)

Step into history on this French Quarter tour! Wander through Hanoi’s charming streets, visit the Hoa Lo Prison, and uncover the secrets of Vietnam’s fight for independence. A deep dive into the city's soulful, colonial past!

Provided by Big Feet Roam The World Adventures

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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13,845 Reviews in Hanoi

by Mia Weber

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

"Our Hanoi food tasting walking tour in Hanoi was a genuine highl"

Cong was an engaging and knowledgeable guide who took us to places we simply wouldn’t have discovered on our own, each stop offering something unique and memorable. Beyond the tour itself, we’ve...

by Mayer Thomas

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

"Kong was a great tour guide"

Kong was a great tour guide showing us the hidden gems of Hanoi. Each of the meals were really good, and we would not have found them by scouring Google Maps since the restaurants/stalls remain...

by Dean ODonohue

Reviewed on Jun 05, 2026

"A MUST DO Hanoi walking tour"

Our guide was Lisa who was on time and extremely knowledgeable. Our tour went for 3 1/2 hours and from start to finish we thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. We visited numerous places around the...

by Khant Nyar Aung

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

"Hidden Gems of Hanoi with Nguyen D."

Nguyen was honestly the best guide ever — super chill, patient, and his English is spot‑on. He knows Hanoi like the back of his hand, from the history to the hidden gems and all the food spots...

by Gerdi Tilts

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

"Truely local vibe"

My guide Chong shared very local spots to enjoy secret recepies:). His english was very easy to understand and his knowledge about vietnamise food and culture was on a very good level. I gained a...

by Gabriela Rivas

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

"Excelente tour"

A really great tour. Our guide, Sophie, was excellent—she was very friendly and gave us lots of information. I highly recommend it.

by Anne-Sophie Toutain

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

"Very good tour!"

I really enjoyed this tour, which is a bit off the usual tourist trail when people only have very limited time in Hanoi. Visiting the prison for me is a must. Van was my guide and she was very...

by Carina Krieger

Reviewed on May 07, 2026

"very good"

Our tour guide, Lisa, was fantastic. She had plenty of information to share with us—and I really liked the small group. The Train Street Zug wasn't crowded, maybe because it was only 9 a.m.

by Adrian Wolf

Reviewed on May 07, 2026

"Joyful first time in Hanoi"

My wife and I came to visite Vietnam, Hanoi, for the first time and wanted to explore the city with a local guide. There were no other people wirh us. Our guide was lovely and told us not only the...

by Camille Coupal

Reviewed on May 04, 2026

"Great free tour with Nguyen"

Easy contact with Nguyen as soon as we booked the tour. The meeting point was easy to find. Nguyen made us feel at ease from the beginning to ask anything about every kind of topics. We had great...

by Jiske Benedictus

Reviewed on May 02, 2026

"Amazing food tour!"

We had a great time during our food tour with Lisa! The food was amazing, we tried things we would not otherwise have tried, and Lisa was a warm and lovely guide. Thank you!

by Jonas Schäfer

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

"Tour with Julia 29th of April"

Julia was an amazing tour guide. She knew a lot about Vietnams history and culture and showed us beautiful places in Hanoi. Especially the train street was a real highlight. She was always kind...

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