--- title: Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 697 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/ --- # Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History In our comparison: #2 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Uncover Hanoi's Untold Stories and the Vietnam War! Discover History & Culture, having FUN fun in the heart of Hanoi. Delve deeply into about Vietnamese's lifestyle. You Will Love it ❤ ❤ Highlight : • Why early ? -> Beat the crowd + the heat. • Small Group of Up to 6️⃣ people • Focus on History & Culture & Fun • Gain deep insight into Vietnamese lifestyle ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €25 · private from €57 - 7 start times: between 07:00 and 12:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person for the Small Group option; other options up to €105 - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 697 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Free Local Tour Guide in Hanoi - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €25 · private from €57 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 12:00, 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 697 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 695 of 697. - 5 stars: 680 (98%) - 4 stars: 15 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group | €25 / person | English | Small Group of up to 6️ people: • Entrance tickets ( 100.000 VND per person ) & Drinks ( at train street ) are EXCLUDED | | Private Tour in English | €57 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off will be included •• The itinerary could be changed according to your expectation | | Private Tour in Other Language | €105 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour : • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off will be included •• The itinerary could be changed according to your expectation Other Language : : German, Italian, French, Español, Korean | ## What's included - Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks - Raincoat - Air-conditioned vehicle - Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Tea, ... ) - Experienced and Licensed Guide - Cold bottled water ## Not included - Beverages ( at the Train Street ) - Optional - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ly Thai To Park** (10m) - • 1️⃣, Ly Thai To Statue, he was the first emperor of the Ly Dynasty, who moved Vietnam’s capital to Thang Long (Hanoi) in 1010. 2. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (10m) - • 2️⃣, Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the heart of Hanoi. Making it a symbol of the city’s history and culture 3. **Thong Nhat Park (Lenin Park)** (pass by, no stop) - • 3️⃣, Lenin Park, Lenin greatly influenced Vietnam through Marxist–Leninist ideas, which guided Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese revolution. 4. **Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum** (1h) - • 4️⃣, The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi is a solemn and iconic structure where Vietnam's founding leader is laid to rest 5. **One Pillar Pagoda** (10m) - • 5️⃣, The One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is a unique, lotus-shaped temple 6. **Dien Huu Pagoda** (10m) - • 6️⃣, Huu Dien Temple, is a local spiritual site dedicated to traditional worship 7. **Hanoi Train Street** (30m) - • 7️⃣, Train Street, is a narrow residential alley where trains pass just a few feet from houses 8. **Hoa Lo Prison** (1h) - • 8️⃣, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, built by the French, once held Vietnamese revolutionaries and later American POWs 9. **• 9️⃣, Local place ( Hidden gem - No one know ), have traditional tea/drinks ...** (20m) - • 9️⃣, Local place ( Hidden gem - No one know ), have traditional tea/drinks and candies as a warm greeting. Be widen knowledgeable about the main business, about a typical people's life in Vietnam. ( Afternoon Only ) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 12:00, 12:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The guide will be there in front of the statue. The guide will bring a flag and logo Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/tefekYjBAxk4EdTG7 Ends: The tour will end at the Hanoi Train Street or Local Place ( Near by the Cathedral Church ) ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travelers over 75 years - Not recommended for travelers with any impairments - Not recommended for travelers with baby carriages/ stroller - Not recommended for travelers with pets ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 27** | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | varies by option | | [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | 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 | | [Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/half-day-hanoi-old-quarter-private-walking-tour-in-vietnam/?format=md) | €5 | 4h | 4.98 (179) | private | Ranked #2 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/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md