--- title: (Private) Hanoi French Quarter walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 123 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-hanoi-french-quarter-walking-tour/ --- # (Private) Hanoi French Quarter walking Tour In our comparison: #22 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Leading by local students who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Hanoi with visitors, you can walk through the narrow streets and discover hidden gem French placed in Hanoi many years ago, as your guide take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of the city's past and present. You will have the chance to explore the architecture, which has a strong French influence, and see historical sites like Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Along with introducing you to sites like St. Joseph's Cathedral and Trang Tien Plaza, your guide will also take you to historical sites like Hoa lo Prison and the Hanoi Opera House. These sites will shed light on the period of cultural interference between Vietnam and France. By choosing our tour, not only will you have a memorable and personalized experience, but you will also be supporting the education and future of our local students. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 15:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h–8h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 123 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hanoi Private Tour Guide - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.91 from 123 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 121 of 123. - 5 stars: 118 (96%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## What's included - Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only) - Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email) - Free private tour guide - Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only) ## Not included - Transport ## Itinerary 1. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (1h) - (Schedule is flexible) Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing... 2. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (30m) - Then, we will head to St. Joseph's Cathedra which is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture. Visitors can only enter the Cathedral in Hanoi in the opening time of ceremonial practice as the following schedule: Weekday (5:30 am - 6:15 pm), Saturday... 3. **Trang Tien Plaza** (30m) - Our next stop is Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop where the French colonialists introduced ice cream to the Vietnamese people in 1958 4. **Hanoi Opera House** (30m) - Then, we will visit Opera House or Hilton Opera where was completed in 1911 after 10 years of construction, by two French architects, Broyer and V. Harley, resembling the Opéra Garnier de Paris. 5. **Hoa Lo Prison** (1h) - Finally, we will head to Hoa Lo prison where displays most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €5 | €3 | | 4 | €5 | €1 | | 6 | €5 | €1 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours & Old Quarter start at €5 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 27** | €5 per group | 3h–8h | 4.91 (123) | 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 #22 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. 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