--- title: Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 179 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 4 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/half-day-hanoi-old-quarter-private-walking-tour-in-vietnam/ --- # Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam In our comparison: #4 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a walking tour of the Old Quarter, which was formerly known for its "36 guild streets," but there are still mysteries and tales hiding around every corner. When you combine it with the French Quarter, which has completely different architecture, buildings, and ambiance, you get a whole new, intriguing sense of nostalgia for the general beauty and culture of the capital city of Hanoi. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Personal expenses (foods, drinks). - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 179 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Charm Tourist - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.98 from 179 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 179 of 179. - 5 stars: 176 (98%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Tour guide (available with English speaking local student) ## Not included - Entrance fees (if any for guide and customer) - Personal expenses (foods, drinks). - Tips for guides ## Itinerary 1. **Old Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - 09.00/14.00: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the walking tour to discover the charm of the Old & French Quarter. 2. **Kim Ngan Temple** (30m; admission included) - The Kim Ngân communal house is located on Hang Bac street in Hanoi's old quarter. It is one of three structures built for social gatherings and worship of a legendary figure revered as the inventor of all trades. During the Indochina conflict, the structure was used as a... 3. **Visit the wonderfully renovated Heritage House (also known as "Memorial House...** (30m; admission included) - Visit the wonderfully renovated Heritage House (also known as "Memorial House") to gain a better sense of the layout of tube-houses. A volunteer will generally accompany you through the many rooms and courtyards, pointing you to the magnificent carvings on the doors and... 4. **Bach Ma Temple** (30m; admission included) - The Bach Ma Temple, erected in the 11th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai To, is the oldest of its kind and an important structure in Vietnamese religion. It is permissible to visit the temple; however, appropriate clothes are required to show respect to the monks... 5. **President Ho Chi Minh penned the Declaration of Independence that established...** (30m) - President Ho Chi Minh penned the Declaration of Independence that established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in late August 1945, inside the house at No. 48 Hang Ngang Street in Hanoi. Historical artifacts and evidence related with President Ho Chi Minh have been preserved. 6. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (30m; admission included) - Hoan Kiem Lake is one of Vietnam's most recognizable lakes, located right in the heart of the Old Quarter. Turtle Tower is surrounded by its peaceful waters and natural beauty. Ngoc Son Temple, an 18th-century pagoda accessible by Huc bridge, a stunning red and wooden... 7. **Dền Ngọc Son** (30m; admission included) - Ngoc Son Temple, an 18th-century pagoda accessible by Huc bridge, a stunning red and wooden footbridge, is located to the side. The shrine honors military commander Tran Hung Dao, who battled off Mongol invaders in the 13th century. Take a walk around the lake and pick a cafe... 8. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (15m; admission included) - is a Catholic church on Nhà Chung Street, in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. The cathedral is named after Joseph, the patron... 9. **Old Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - Our guide will take you back to your hotel. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 27** | €5 | 4h | 4.98 (179) | private | | [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared | | [Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/?format=md) | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | shared | | [Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-hanoi-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €44 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (149) | shared | Ranked #4 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1622, median €36; typical length 3h. 11 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/half-day-hanoi-old-quarter-private-walking-tour-in-vietnam/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md