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Did you know that the Hanoi tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Vietnamese

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Tastings
• Transport
• All of the above can be arranged with your local host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Dreamers & Seekers café - Hanoi to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Hanoi that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Hanoi; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Hanoi

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Hanoi off your list

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

5 September 2025

Colin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lien)

29 August 2025

Thank you so much Lien. I recommend anyone visiting Hanoi to book a tour with Lien … what an authentic, friendly, knowledgeable, and fun person to learn about Hanoi’s artistic, cultural, and culinary delights from. The very Best! 🙏Lien is the very best!

Marisa

(About local Lien)

19 August 2025

Lien is really nice and helpful. She has made our stay in Hanoi perfect with her explanations abou the sights and the places she has taken us to grab a bite. I totally recomend her.A great guide in Hanoi

Nicholas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

11 August 2025

We had a great morning with Ruby walking around Hanoi, seeing things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. Communication before the tour was really good and she tailored the tour to our needs. She made a real effort with our nine year old daughter and we would highly recommend Ruby.Great Time With Ruby.

Helene

(About local Loan Copper)

3 August 2025

Loan was a very kind and gentle guide, connecting both with us and with our teenagers. She proactively contacted us regarding our interests and plans, and suggested some additional ideas. She had a lot of knowledge and explained open and clearly, following our rythm and answering all the questions we had. Top experience in Hanoi with Loan

Joel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Trang Chu)

30 July 2025

Trang did such a great job job. I have just move to Hà Nội to live here from England and she took me around my local area as requested to show me where I could find all essentials, helped me with apps used most commonly locally and had a lot of helpful information about more touristy areas of Hà Nội and about the local people and culture. This tour gave me the confidence I hoped for to really explore my less touristy area. Thank you for your time and kindness, it was exactly what I hoped for. A thoughtful personalised tour

Michael🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

6 May 2025

Ruby is a fantastic guide. She is easy to be around, speaks English well, passes along knowledge to make the city come to life, and has amazing tips and tricks that saved us time and discomfort. I won’t share any of these tips and tricks because those are part of what make it well worth it to do a tour with Ruby. Even after the tour was done we followed Ruby’s recommendations for a silk shop, restaurant, and spa and all were great. I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone considering booking a guide in Hanoi. And, I highly recommend anyone going to Hanoi book at least one day with a guide- it’ll make the city so much more accessible and easy to navigate for your entire time in Hanoi. She enhanced our Hanoi experience!!

bertille🇶🇦 Qatar

(About local Jenny (Hoa))

27 March 2025

Jenny is very sweet, we learned many things about Hanoï and Vietnamese culture. She adapted the tour for our 3 kids which was a challenge. We highly recommend her!Personalized tour

Julia

(About local Lien)

9 March 2025

We had a wonderful evening with Lien. She is fun and chose some lovely places to eat. I am vegan and my husband is an adventurous eater - Lien found top quality places so that both of us could eat well. We had a delicious green papaya salad, lots of very local Hanoi dishes and also doughnuts and Vietnamese coffee. Definitely don’t eat beforehand it was more than enough. Lien also gave us lots of tips about how to choose where to eat and what to avoid. An excellent start to our holiday. Thank you Lien. Despite being relatively expensive because there were only two of us, it was great value for money. Great food and really good company

Geoff

(About local Quynh Anh (ANNE))

25 February 2025

Anne made our visit to Hanoi. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic We would not have changed a thing. We would highly recommend the tourWonderful experience

Vivienne

(About local Lien)

4 February 2025

I had a fascinating tour of Hanoi old quarter with Lien who knows every hidden gem of the city. Despite it being Tet with many places shut for the holiday Lien still found intriguing spots I’d never have found on my own and gave me all the background on them. My Hanoi visit was all the more memorable because of Lien. I’ve travelled widely but Lien is the best city guide I’ve had the good fortune to meet - so good in fact I encouraged my son in his 20s to ask her to guide him and he had a great time too Inside track on Hanoi

Tim

(About local Lien)

22 January 2025

It was a tremendous tour guided by Lien, because she is very knowledgeable in many fields. It was really a nice learning lesson for me. I've had the feeling that we could fill many more hours with talking without running out of topics, not only the four hours we were walking the Old Quarter according to my interests and her recommendations. An architecture-, society topics-, art- and culture-interested visitor from Europe.A very knowledgeable guide

grgmhshhqn🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Lien)

7 January 2025

Lien is an incredibly interesting person with a broad cultural background, and an excellent guide. She customized my tour perfectly to my preferences, covering everything from authentic local food to hidden gems. Always pleasant to talk to and genuinely helpful, she doesn’t just show you around but helps you gain a deeper understanding of the local culture. Highly recommended!Exceptional Guide, Authentic Experience

Ann🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Quynh Anh (ANNE))

15 September 2025

My mom and I absolutely enjoyed our food tour with Anne! This was our first time in Vietnam, and Anne was wonderful throughout. She accommodated our dietary requirements and introduced us to Hanoi’s famous dishes. She also shared helpful tips and insights for exploring the city after the tour. Anne’s passion and love for her country and city are clear and truly infectious. Thank you so much, Anne! ❤️Best intro to Hanoi food scene!

Dr. Hindelang🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Trang Chu)

14 September 2025

Sehr detaillierte Führung Außerordentlich nette Führerin Sehr eloquent und super Englisch Ein sehr interessanter Nachmittag

Sarah🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lien)

9 September 2025

Lien is a wonderful guide. We asked her to create a custom shopping tour for us. After letting her know what we were looking for she came back with a very detailed itinerary. On the day Lien was kind, friendly and super-helpful. We really enjoyed our time with her. Definitely recommend.Great experience with Lien

Erik🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Quynh Anh (ANNE))

7 September 2025

We had a great tour with Anne who guided our family of 4 trough bustling Hanoi and showed us the wonderful food of Vietnam and Hanoi We started with a sample of streetfoods in a small kitchen of the beat track; great dumplings and fried rolls. In 3 hours we enjoyed great food and drinks as Anne showed as around. She chatted happily with our 2 daughters connecting on food and holidays! Great tour and many thanks to Anne for showing us around and sharing the vibe and food of HanoiWonderful and sparking tour!

Naomi Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hoa)

6 September 2025

Hoa provided a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with a wide variety of tastes, history and culture. Hoa’s English was exemplary and we loved her sharing stories and insights or beautiful Hanoi Vietnam Fabulous tasting tour with Hoa

Fran🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

1 September 2025

This is the second walking tour we did with Trang but this time food tour. Trang is an amazing guide with great English and such a warm friendly person. I had a few food places and cafes I wanted to go which Trang incorporated into our tour without any issues. She took us to some places I would not have gone otherwise and the food was so tasty. We all (family of 4) loved every bit of it and would highly recommend Trang as your guide. This would be a great tour to do at the start of your stay in Hanoi. A Must Do!

Fran🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

1 September 2025

Our family of four had the pleasure of walking the streets of Hanoi with Trang, and she was an outstanding guide! She was not only warm and friendly but also took us to hidden places we never would have discovered on our own. The history and insights she shared made the experience even more meaningful and memorable.” Her English is very easy to understand. Well Worth Experience

Siidoz🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Trang Chu)

29 August 2025

Very flexible guide , replied promptly and quickly too , she hv modified the itenary based on our interest . Very good info of vietnam in general ,worth every penny spend ! Flexible guide

mirko🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Trang Chu)

26 August 2025

Trang understand exactly what we expect from this experience and she support us in every moment with patience and a very pleasant journey. we will surely call her for our next tour in Hanoi.custom experience

Sandra🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lien)

22 August 2025

We spent 3 hours with Lien in the Hà Nội Old Quarter. Lien’s knowledge and enthusiasm for her home town and its history, the rich traditions of small businesses that support the local economy and the delicacies of Hà Nội street food were remarkable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Lien and commend her to other travellers interest in Hà Nội culture and street cuisine. Ha Noi Street Food Tour delicious!

Robyn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

22 August 2025

Being a Sydney based Withlocals tour guide I wanted to do a tour with another WL guide. Ngoc Ruby was a Vietnamese version of me. My husband and I wanted a hybrid city/food tour for 5 hours which may seem like a long time but in my opinion not long enough. Ruby packed so much in, took us to historical sites, introduced us to street food and took us to a few Michelin rated restaurants. It was truly a wonderful start to our Vietnam trip. Thank you Ruby for such a memorable day. I highly recommend doing a tour with Ruby.Two Peas In A Pod

w9c2q2q74y

(About local Trang Chu)

20 August 2025

My two Sons and I had a very Nice morning with Trang wandering around the Market in Hanoi. She was very flexibel in adjusting the tour as we asked and also for the rest of our vacation she was very helpfull in assisting. We absolutely recommend Trang! Wonderfull and very helpfull local guide!

David🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Loan Copper)

18 August 2025

Loan is a passionate, informative and entertaining guide who took us to places in Hanoi not touched by the tourists. Also the Hoa Lo prison was so moving.Insight into the people of Hanoi.

David🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lien)

18 August 2025

We had a great time trying out the food available in Hanoi with Lien. Plenty of great suggestions for our time after the tour too.Excellent time in Hanoi.

sam🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Lien)

17 August 2025

We booked Lien as our local guide and are so happy we did this. She has a sparkling personality and passion for guiding tourists around. She is also extremely helpful if you have any questions. This is a perfect guide to show you around on your first day in Hanoi! You will be able to experience the place with great knowledge on your own for the rest of your stay. Wonderful tour in Hanoi city

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

17 August 2025

Ruby was great with our family. We enjoyed going round the streets of Hanoi with her and engaged in pleasant conversation throughout.Very friendly and engaging tour guide

Callie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

16 August 2025

Ruby was so helpful showing us around Old Town and telling us where to buy certain things we needed, was very patient with my 5-year old and all around just a nice casual tour to get to know a bit about the city. Lovely tour around Old Town

Tanja

(About local Lien)

12 August 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Lien! She’s very knowledgeable and knows how to find all the hidden gems.Fantastic!

Valeria

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

11 August 2025

Ruby ci ha accompagnato in questo tour delle zone più vere di Hanoi. Alcune cose che si vedono sono molto lontane dalla nostra realtà ma Ruby è riuscita a farci vivere l’esperienza in modo assolutamente naturale. Esperienza autentica

Paulo🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Lien)

10 August 2025

Lien is an excellent guide, with good knowledge of Hanoi and a willingness to adapt to any requestsExcellent walking tour in Hanoi

Barry🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

10 August 2025

Just what we needed to understand a bit of the real everyday life of local Hanoi suburbs. Trang was a great guide telling us about different aspects of the local community from house pricing to daily activities. She answered all our questions and showed us different foods to try that we probably wouldn’t have if Trang hadn’t explained what they were. A great experience, well worth doing. Thanks Trang.Understanding local life in Hanoi

Darcy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

10 August 2025

Lien showed us a great time and was very friendly and helpful. She was exceptionally communicative before the tour and customized the tour to our tastes. Highly recommend a tour with Lien!Amazing tatstes of Hanoi!

Philippe🇫🇷 France

(About local Lien)

9 August 2025

We had an unforgettable evening with Lien on the “10 Tastings Tour” in Hanoi. From the very first stop, her warmth and passion for Vietnamese food made us feel like we were exploring the city with a friend. Every place she chose had its own charm, and each dish was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Even on our second visit to Hanoi, Lien introduced us to culinary gems we had never tried before. It was the perfect blend of delicious food, local culture, and great company — a highlight of our trip!Highly recommended tour

Adrian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Trang Chu)

9 August 2025

Trang not only gave a very nice tour of Hanoi, she gave us a very interesting overview of Vietnam’s history She is passionate about her country, her city and her people We would recommend Trang for those traveling to Hanoi. Great introduction to Hanoi

Santosh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

7 August 2025

Lien taught me a ton about Vietnam in just a few hours! I learned about the food, history, culture, religion, and economy. Her passion is really awesome. I definitely recommend a tour with her.Lien was genuine and passionate.

Bibiana🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

6 August 2025

I and my daughter spent two days in Hanoi, we chose Ruby to be our guide. It was the best choice we had done. Ruby is very friendly, kind and caring, with a good command of English. She is very flexible and can tailor the tours to fit your expectations. You will love the time you spend with Ruby 😊.Ruby is the best

Mellini🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Quynh Anh (ANNE))

4 August 2025

This was a wonderful street food tour and well worth doing. Anne was lovely , welcoming and knew the food of her city so well. She completely personalised the food for as we have a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and eat everything in our family but she made it work so we all had something! This was a brilliant experience and Anne an excellent guide! Brilliant!

Eva🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hoa)

3 August 2025

We had such a lovely time with Hoa! Our family learned a lot about the Vietnamese culture and I loved that the tour, it felt very personal and we saw a lot of places we probably would not have seen without her. As it was our first day, we were struggling a bit with the heat. Thank you for your time.

Graham🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Loan Copper)

3 August 2025

It was lovely to spend time with Loan, she introduced us to food we would not have tried even though we thought we knew what we were doing. If you don’t know Hanoi food hunt some spots yourself but also try a tour as I’m sure you will learn some more..Great food guide in Hanoi

Rich🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Loan Copper)

1 August 2025

Loan is an excellent guide, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and definitely felt like we couldn’t eat anymore. She helped cater for my wife’s dietary requirements which we really appreciated. Loan was very easy to talk to and informative about what we were eating. Would highly recommend her.Food Tour with Loan

Simon🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Quynh Anh (ANNE))

29 July 2025

My wife and i recently did Anne's food tour and had a fantastic time! Anne was knowledgable and brought us to some great spots that we would never have found otherwise. She is very passionate about her tours and gave us some great insight and things to be aware of while touring Hanoi. Would highly recommend! Passionate and knowledgable Guide!

Jolien🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Lien)

29 July 2025

We hebben en leuke avond gehad! Lien was erg aardig, vertelde interessante dingen over de Vietnamese eet cultuur en hield goed rekening met onze wensen. Onze kinderen van 12 en 15 vonden de tour ook erg leuk! Lien spreekt prettig verstaanbaar Engels, iets dat erg fijn is als je wilt weten wat je eet 😋Leuke en lekkere foodtour

Christiane (Chris)🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lien)

28 July 2025

We did the 3 Drinks and 3 Bites tour with Lien and it was absolutely fantastic! Every stop was delicious and authentic—truly off the beaten path. Lien was the perfect host: friendly, informative, and clearly passionate about sharing her city. She gave us great local tips and cultural background that really enriched the experience. What impressed us even more was her generosity—she continued to help us the next day with follow-up questions we had. That level of care is rare and deeply appreciated. If you want to experience Hanoi like a local and feel genuinely welcomed, book a tour with Lien. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Thanks again Lien, from Marc, Chris & The KidsAmazing Tour – A True Hanoi Gem! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amanda 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lien)

27 July 2025

We had a fantastic tasting tour with Lien (family of four with 2 young teenagers). She took us to places we would have walked past and introduced us to food we wouldn’t have tried. All was delicious (snacks, meals, drinks and desert) …and the teens tried everything. We were still full the next morning! She was very knowledgable about Hanoi, the food, the local restaurants we ate in and how to eat the different foods, plus gave us advice for our onward travel. It was a really authentic experience and Lien made it a lot of fun, despite the downpour and jet lag. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you Lien 🙏Brilliant guide 😊

Preba🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Loan Copper)

26 July 2025

I did the 10-tasting street food tour in Hanoi with @Withlocals and my amazing guide Loan 🌟. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and super patient, guiding us through hidden gems I would never find on our own 🏮🥢. The food? Absolutely delicious 😋 – and we I was so impressed by how clean and hygienic everything was! 🧼🍜 Loan also made sure every stop had gluten-free and vegan options 🌱💚 which made the experience even more special. If you’re in Hanoi and love food, this tour is an absolute must! ✅🇻🇳🍲 🥳🌟🌟 Hanoi Street Food Tour – A Must-Do!

Gerald

(About local Loan Copper)

23 July 2025

großen hunger mitbringen!super strertfoodtour

Florina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Loan Copper)

23 July 2025

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Loan als Guide unserer Foodtour! Loan hat uns verschiedene lokale Gerichte und Restaurants gezeigt und wir schätzten ihre aufgestellte, lustige Art sehr. Wir konnten sie auch wirklich alles fragen und haben so wertvolle Insights zum Leben in Hanoi erhalten. Spannende Foodtour in Hanoi