Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street
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Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street is a 3-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $12 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (24)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $12 per person
With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, seeing Hanoi with a local guide is the way to go. Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on this private guided walking tou
What you get
- Coffee or Tea Included in Tour
- Experienced english speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Pick Up at Hotel in Old Quarter Area/Authentic Hanoi Travel Office
- Bottled of water
About this experience
With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, seeing Hanoi with a local guide is the way to go. Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on this private guided walking tour. Highlights: ✔️Vísit the historic Long Bien Bridge and the bustling Dong Xuan Market. ✔️See the famous "Train Street," St. Joseph's Cathedral, and much more. ✔️Along the way, learn about Hanoi’s history, culture, and food from your local guide. ✔️Limited to just your group, you’ll get a more personalized experience
What's included
Included
- Coffee or Tea Included in Tour
- Experienced english speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Pick Up at Hotel in Old Quarter Area/Authentic Hanoi Travel Office
- Bottled of water
Not included
- Beverage and Personal Expense
- Meal, Insurrance & Tips for guide
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
We will explore the highlights and hidden gems of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on this private guided walking tour. Highlights: Vísit the historic Long Bien Bridge and the bustling Dong Xuan Market. See the famous "Train Street," St. Joseph's Cathedral, and much more. Along the way, learn about Hanoi’s history, culture, and food from your local guide.
15 minutes here · Admission included
St. Joseph's Cathedral
We will visit and take photo of St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Catholic church on Nhà Chung Street, in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. The cathedral is named after Joseph, the patron saint of Vietnam.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Ta Hien Street
Ta Hien street is also called the Beer street, This street is full of bars and restaurants and hundreds of people sit outside on the street in tiny plastic chairs and tables
20 minutes here · Admission included
Dong Xuan Market
Like Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City or Dam Market in Da Nang, Dong Xuan Market has been a symbol and a pride of Hanoi people for many years. Nestled in downtown Hanoi, this is the largest wholesale market in the North with an area of 6,500 m2, as well as the gathering place of a multitude of business items to serve the life of the capital's netizens and supply sources for traders.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Long Bien Bridge
Long Biên Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two districts, Hoan Kiem and Long Bien of the city of Hanoi, Vietnam.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Duờng Tau
Visiting Hanoi Train Street in Hanoi is one of the Best Things To Do to learn and explore Hanoi local life Rather than being a normal road with car or motorbike traffic, it has actual real railway lines running through it. Homes and businesses literally open out onto the railway lines. For the most part, the locals who live and move through there go about their day as with any other Hanoi street. Motorbikes zoom up and down the side of the railway lines. Local ladies cook delicious smelling foods, crouched over their seasoned cooking pots and surrounded by bundles of herbs and other fresh ingredients. Kids run around, crossing the tracks to each other’s houses. Animals snooze peacefully in the daytime sun.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Old Quarter
After train street, our guide will show you back to hotel/stays in Old Quarter. Say good bye to our guide.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come by your own to our office in Old Quarter Area for pick up point : Authentic Hanoi Travel at 39 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come by your own to our office in Old Quarter Area for pick up point : Authentic Hanoi Travel at 39 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Authentic Hanoi Homestay & Travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 24 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
24 verified traveler reviews for Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Tour! Great Guide!
Our guide Ken was wonderful- he spoke excellent English, and made the tour fun despite the rain! This tour was totally worth while, we could never have found our way to all these places in 3 hours. Honestly you need the guide just to cross the street in Hanoi! Negotiating the streets as a pedestrian is not for the faint of heart. But the sights are worth seeing and we really enjoyed the Salt Coffee on Train Street. Great walking tour. The best way to see the Old Quarter. Also our guide met us at our hotel, that alone was worth it, not to struggle to find a meeting point. Everyone is so nice here! Really enjoyed, 10 out of 10!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Victoria Singh We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
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Excellent and friendly tour guide.
Minh was a fantastic tour guide who took us to all the best places. He gave us great insights into local culture and tips on where to go next. The pace was great and we saw a lot. Train Street was great and Minh ahowed is where to have lunch and wait to ho back on our own to see the train actually go past. I would highly recommend- excellent value for money.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
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Excellent walking tour
It was a very worthwhile experience and fantastic value for money. Our guide Minh knew just were to go and explained the history and culture of Hanoi. He was very giving of his time and knowledge, and we learnt a lot. This really enhanced our Hanoi trip. Thanks Minh!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Nicole Cowan We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Hanoi Fantastic City Walking Tour Guide
We were collected by Ken at our hotel and had a private tour. Ken was a fantastic guide with an extensive knowledge of Hanoi and spoke fantastic English. In addition Ken gave further information about Vietnam's history and answered all our questions. Ken made our tour special and I would be happy to recommend him.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, John Paine We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Great tour
Frank was a great guide, walked the streets of Hanoi and learnt about the history. Highly recommend. Must try the egg coffee!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Claire Potter We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12 to $39
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street cost?
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Prices start at $12 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 24 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hanoi City Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems and Train Street start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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