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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Hanoi, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Hanoi.

Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Vietnamese

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 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 The Note Coffee 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. City Highlights

   See French Quarter, Bach Ma Temple, Ta Hien Street, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Hanoi so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. 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

Arne

(About local Hang)

27 February 2025

We had an interesting tour through the Old Quarter and the French Quarter of Hanoi. Hang gave us a good overview of the areas and took us to some delicious street food restaurants.Great Tour with Hang through Hanoi

Spike

(About local Trang Chu)

5 March 2025

It was a pleasure spending time with Trang!! She showed me a local neighborhood in Hanoi, explaining the nuances of everyday local life - the markets, the temples, and pagodas. I left with a mind full of new and interesting knowledge. Would highly recommend!!A great afternoon in Hanoi

Melanie

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

5 March 2025

We really enjoyed our walk around Nghia Tan with Ruby. We enjoyed the local market and hearing and seeing how Vietnamese live and work. Ruby is a great host with an enthusiastic personality, and lots of stories to share. We asked a lot of questions and Ruby was happy to answer them. We learned so much more about Vietnamese life by taking this tour with Ruby. A highly recommended trip. If you do it, choose the lovely Ruby. Great insight into local life in Hanoi.

Marny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

3 March 2025

Ruby was our first guide in Vietnam. She’s very intelligent and well spoken. She taught us a lot about the history of the country. She suggested lunch at Huong Lien where we enjoyed learning how to eat bun cha. We spent the following day together at Halong Bay. Ruby booked the best cruise and explained everything we were seeing along the way and showed us all the formations in the caves. We trusted her dinner recommendations each evening. You’ll be happy when you choose Ruby as your guide in Hanoi.Great time with Ruby

Jane

(About local Loan)

1 March 2025

Loan, our local guide, is super nice and accommodating. She is very familiar with the Hanoi neighborhood and took us to sample scrumptious and unique cuisines. We enjoyed fresh green papaya salad, deep fried fermented pork rolls, banh mi with fresh vegetables and BBQ pork from the grill. We then had an ice cold local beer to clear our palates before fragrant beef broth pho. It has been a wonderful experience to navigate the Old Quarter to work off some of the extra calories. We ended our tour watching the train pass through as we sipped rice wine at Train Street. Perfect day!Best food tasting ever at Hanoi!

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Trang Chu)

28 February 2025

Trang was a delight! My husband and I learned so much about Hanoi. Trang stopped at two local food shops and we tried the best donuts and rice treat we have ever had. Trang helped us shop local stores and answered all of our many questions. She was a delight!Great way to spend my 50th birthday!

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Trang Chu)

28 February 2025

Trang did a wonderful job On this tour showing us a side of Hanoi we would never have seen. This was our second walking tour with Trang and it was totally different than the first. She didn't rush us with our many questions and helped us shop the local markets. We got to view a local apartment and learn about daily life of the locals. A must-do tour!Highlight of Hanoi trip

Michael & Imke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lien)

27 February 2025

We had a lot of fun during our tour with Lien. She contacted us a few days before we actually met and changed the tour a bit to match our requirements. The chosen locations and dishes exactly matched, what we had expected from a street food tour. The dishes were very tasty and for sure we did not return hungry to our hotel. As well her recommendation for an egg-coffee cafe, which she had left out intentionally because of the time of the day, turned out to be a perfect choice. In addition with all the explanations she gave us during the tour, we got a perfect impression about Hanoi's street food.Fantastic food tour with a lot of fun

Camilla🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Loan)

26 February 2025

Loan made a real effort to show me the artistic highlights of Hanoi. We had a great afternoon together. She even made other suggestions of places for me to see later. I highly recommend her. A great tour guide

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

25 February 2025

Ngoc was a great guide. I had been in Hanoi for a week and worked very hard to see everything. Ngoc tailored the trip specifically to where I had been. She is an experience guide and showed me spots I wouldn't have found on my own with great history about the city. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.Ngoc was a great guide

Yasmin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lien)

25 February 2025

Lien was a wonderful guide - friendly, knowledgeable and really engaging. Appreciated the itinerary she sent beforehand, allowing us to tailor it to meet our specific needs. She gave us alot of cultural and historical insight into the city of Hanoi and we felt like we were on a tour with a friend. Highly recommend. Insightful tour into the wonders of Hanoi

byswt4sy4p

(About local Lien)

24 February 2025

Lien organized an excellent tour for us. We told her that we had already tried quite a few Vietnamese dishes so she made sure to find us things to try that were totally unfamiliar to us. We appreciated that! She also was fun to talk to and told us a lot about Vietnam and Vietnamese food. It was a great evening, thanks Lien!An outstabding food tour!

JACQUI🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Trang Chu)

23 February 2025

Trang was a delightful tour guide who showed us all around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. She knew the history and the customs and took us to some of her favourite eateries and cafes which we would never have tried or even found on our own. She was thoroughly engaging and certainly knew her stuff. 10 out of 10 for Trang Interesting and fun

Alessia

(About local Lien)

23 February 2025

Lien was an amazing guide who tailored the tour perfectly to our interests. She was knowledgeable, flexible, and made sure we had a great experience, adjusting the itinerary to suit our interests. Thanks to her, we discovered hidden gems, enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, and learned so much about Hanoi and its history. Highly recommend!Fantastic tour

Harold🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lien)

23 February 2025

Lien was fantastic, I would highly recommend her as a guide. Lien kept us updated prior to the day, providing a round up what we were doing, where to meet etc. She was so easy to get along with on our tour. She made adjustments to what we like (food) and provided useful hints and tips. Lien also got in touch the following day to see how we were and send through some of the photos we took on the tour. Introduction to Vietnam and Hanoi.

Toby

(About local Loan)

22 February 2025

Our day with Loan exploring Halong Bay was nothing short of magical. From start to finish, Loan went above and beyond to make our experience special. The breathtaking views, the seamless organization, and the unique touch of having fresh fish delivered by a local fisherman for our lunch made this an adventure to remember. Loan’s warmth, knowledge, and passion truly set the bar high. If you’re looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience, she is the perfect guide. We feel like we’ve made a new local friend!Great Halong Bay Experience with Loan !

Christoph

(About local Loan)

22 February 2025

Thanks to Loan, I had wistful hours in Hanoi exploring the rich history and culture. I can strongly recommend Loan if you are licking for an experienced guide with a lot of knowledge. Fantastic sneak prewiev of Hanoi

Sarah

(About local Loan)

22 February 2025

Loan led us on an informative and insightful tour, taking us to corners of Hanoi we otherwise would have missed, like certain colourful streets around the market, and aspects of peoples' lives. She is very sweet and polite, and was very good at sharing her knowledge of her city and its history. We would definitely recommend Loan.a highlight of our Hanoi stay

Dan

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

20 February 2025

Alex🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

20 February 2025

Ruby was a fabulous guide for our family of six (2 adults, 1 teen and 3 young adults). We chose a private evening walking food tour and saw many sights, heard background stories and tasted an amazing array of Hanoi food. We said our goodbyes to Ruby with very full bellies before finishing our night with a visit to Train Street. Thanks so much Ruby!Ruby is wonderful!

Bob

(About local Lien)

19 February 2025

We only had a short time in Hanoi, and Lien gave us an exceptional experience there. My wife and I felt we saw all the important sights, plus some real "hidden gems." Lein spoke excellent English. I highly recommend her.Knows her stuff

Jose M🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

18 February 2025

Ruby excelled in leading our private tour into the hidden gems of Hanoi. We enjoyed it immensely!Excellent guide!

Matteo🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Loan)

13 February 2025

We had an amazing tour with Loan, very informative, interesting, with so many little gems to discover and she was also very empathic and understanding, moreover she was also very curious of our culture. It was really worth it!Loan you are really good!

Frank

(About local Lien)

13 February 2025

We did a Highlights & Hidden Gems tour and a 10 Tastings food tour with Lien. We enjoyed them both and Lien is a delightful warm and friendly person. We learned more about Vietnamese customs and culture from her and the tours were excellent. There is a lot of food on the 10 Tastings tour so make sure you are hungry. The final savoury dish of grilled catfish was our favourite.Lien is great

Lee🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

11 February 2025

Ruby was so ca and gracious and gave us lots of information about Hanoi history and the nuisances of the old time. She was calm, patient and a pleasure to be with. We enjoy the experience and knowing of Ruby. We would definitely recommend her. Gentle Stroll Through Hanoi Old Town

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

7 February 2025

We were so lucky to have found Lien. Her knowledge of the area, the history, and the food was expert level. We appreciated the communication with her before our scheduled time to make sure she understood if we had any allergies or food preferences so she could customize our experience. Her choices of street food introduced us to so many foods we wouldn’t have tried on our own. She was also so kind and easy to talk with. Fantastic day with Lien

peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

7 February 2025

We did a food tour with Lien before and loved it. This time we did the hidden gems and we saw some backstreets and cool areas. Also great food. We feel like family friends. A fantastic walk in Hanoi

Becky&Frank

(About local Lien)

5 February 2025

Vielen Dank Lien für diese super Tour. Wir sind beide mehr als begeistert, Lien hat sich sehr viel Zeit genommen, alles toll erklärt und viele Tipps gegeben. Die kleinen Restaurants und Straßenstände hätten wir sonst nie getestet. Es gibt 10 Speisen und man sollte auf jeden Fall einen großen Hunger mitbringen. Der Preis für die Tour ist mehr als gerechtfertigt!!! Ein toller Abschluss war ein Kaffeeshop in einer alten Villa welcher uns am Tisch genau zeigte wie ein Egg-Coffee zubereitet wird und die Entstehung wurde auch erklärt. Wir hatten einen großartigen Tag mit Lien, sie liebt was sie tut. Unbedingte Empfehlung!

Andy

(About local Trang Chu)

4 February 2025

Amazing 3hrs walking around the streets of Hanoi sampling tasty street food. Trang was a really good host ordering all sorts of yummy snacks as we walked. Certainly left with a full belly and a better knowledge of what to order as we travel through the country. Great food tour

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

mirwan

(About local Jenny (Hoa))

1 February 2025

Jenny is a knowledgeable, fun energetic and most importantly a flexible guide. We had an amazing 3-4 tour with her. She explained the Vietnamese culture, took us to an amazing local food court,.. i would 10000% highly recommended herAmazing Guide

Elizabeth

(About local Trang Chu)

1 February 2025

Trang was lovely and so easygoing to be with. With her we were able to see the real Hanoi and learn more about Vietnam than we would have otherwise. She was so easy to talk to and showed us the traditions in the temples and pagodas during Têt. Would highly recommend :) Thank you Trang! Wonderful experience :)

Anthony

(About local Jenny (Hoa))

31 January 2025

I booked Jenny as I had a short stay in Hanoi. We hit lots of the main attractions and some others that were interesring. She knows the city and the culture well Would definitely recommend her as your guide for the day If you in Hanoi and need a guide then I recommend, you can see more in a day with a guide than wondering around on your own... Great day out

CARL🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

26 January 2025

We spent a lovely 3 hours being shown around the city by Ruby who was very informative about Hanoi past and present. We certainly recommend this tour and in particular the visit to the old prison which is now a museum.Hanoi hidden gems tour

Casie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

25 January 2025

Lien is excellent! She is kind, smart, and fun to spend time with. We learned a lot from her and she led us through a fantastic and personalized tour. She is lovely and the food was delicious!10/10!

Joshua🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

25 January 2025

We had an amazing food tour with Ruby. She was so full of energy and gave us such a nice introduction to Vietnam. We tasted so many amazing dishes and she gave us such helpful advice for the rest of our time. I highly recommend Ruby. You won't be sorry! Amazing food tour

Jaime🇺🇸 United States

(About local Trang Chu)

25 January 2025

Trang was an amazing food guide. She took us to amazing spots and customized to what we like and our adventure level. I am also Gluten Free and she did a great job picking spots I could enjoy the bites. Not only did we learn so much about the food but also Hanoi. She was very warm and easy to talk with. We could have spent more time with her if we could have. We would book another tour with her if we go back and highly recommend her. We had amazing eel noodles, Spring Rolls, tasty skewers, doughnuts, Pho, and Bhan Mi (for my husband). One of our favorite days! Thank you Trung. Tasty Bites with Trang

Jaime🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

25 January 2025

Our tour with Lien was truly amazing. Truly our favorite day in Hanoi. She was so knowledgeable and took us to truly amazing places. We requested to do the Mausoleum as well as a Pagoda in West Lake along with the hidden gems, she made our requests happen. We was very warm and easy to talk to- answered amazing questions. My favorite part was getting to see secret temples and shrines as well as an amazing cafe for egg coffee at the Hanoi Cafe and a great cocktail bar- circle. Truly an amazing day, we wish we could have spent more time with her exploring. Book with Lien- you will not be disappointed. Lien is a hidden gem.

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

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Trang Chu)

21 January 2025

Trang did a great job curating an experience in Hanoi suited to our particular interests. Her knowledge of the city is exhausting and her ability to be flexible and adjust as our time went on was especially appreciated. We learned a lot and really caught some highlights from the perspective of a local.Flexible Day in Hanoi

Ellen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lien)

21 January 2025

We had the most incredible tour with Lien, who fully customized it to meet my dietary requirements (pescatarian). We tasted some of the best Vietnamese food we have ever tried (and will go back to many of the spots!) and she was just so lovely, friendly and interesting - sharing lots of local tips and cooking inspiration l and gave us a real insight into Hanoi’s food culture. The best food tour!

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

21 January 2025

We wanted to see and learn about a different neighborhood in Hanoi. We booked a tour with Ruby. Ruby was an excellent communicator and planned an amazing tour. We toured apartments,food markets and back alleys we would not have seen on our own. Ruby had great ideas but also asked us what our priorities were. Great guide, great tour. Loved Our Tour with Ruby!🇻🇳

Mick

(About local Loan)

20 January 2025

Loan was an excellent guide for our tour of the old town and hidden gems of Hanoi. She tailored the tour to our interests and what we had already seen. She has an excellent knowledge of the area and interesting local facts. She speaks English very well and was even able to joke with us a bit. The tour was very informative and enjoyable.Loan was an excellent!

Laura

(About local Trang Chu)

20 January 2025

We will use Trang over and over again, when we visit Vietnam. Trang is very welcoming and knowledgeable. She has such a charming personality that makes one feel welcome and the tour enjoyable. She made my husband's birthday extra special, going out of her way to make special arrangements. Thank you, Trang for your hospitality. Exceptional

Queen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

19 January 2025

I had the absolute pleasure of having Ruby as my guide during my trip to Hanoi, and I cannot recommend her enough! Ruby is fun, personable, and incredibly well-versed in the local areas and culture, making every moment of the tour engaging and enjoyable. She goes above and beyond to ensure you are well taken care of, checking in every step of the way to make sure you’re having the best experience possible. As someone who travels alone and doesn’t eat much, I initially thought a food tour might not be worth it for me. However, Ruby was so thoughtful and generous—she recommended fantastic spots to eat around the Old Quarter, which turned out to be some of my favourite meals during the trip! Her attention to detail and genuine care for her clients set her apart. Thanks to Ruby, I had an incredible experience in Hanoi. She truly made my trip unforgettable. If you’re considering a guide in Hanoi, you cannot go wrong with Ruby. I highly, highly recommend choosing her—you’ll be in great hands. I’ll definitely be recommending her to anyone I know visiting Hanoi!Amazing Hanoi Experience with Ruby!

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lien)

19 January 2025

We wanted to learn more about the food and drinks in Hanoi. Lien was excellent!! She was on time, knowledgeable, passionate and flexible in adjusting to our wishes. She made our stay in Hanoi special and we highly recommend Lien!Great Tour of Hanoi ❤️

Roland🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

16 January 2025

Thanks to Ruby for two incredible experiences in Hanoi. She’s a fun guide to be with, we really enjoyed having here with us. 10 out of 10.Incredible tour in Hanoi

Harper

(About local Hoa)

16 January 2025

She was an excellent guide, and took wonderful care of everyone. Full of knowledge, I would recommend the tour for all of it diverse fun.Candy was super!

Karla🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

15 January 2025

Ruby was a wonderful guide on our food tour yesterday. We had arrived in Hanoi only minutes before the tour started. We were feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about eating in our new surroundings! Ruby put us at ease and we started to enjoy trying many new things. My husband and I shared portions and we ended up very full. Almost too much food! Ruby was funny and interesting to visit with. I tried to say Vietnamese words and she couldn’t help but laugh at my efforts. We had so much fun!! Our new frirnd Ruby!

Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Trang Chu)

14 January 2025

Trang was an amazing tour guide and managed to fit so much in on a private tour for us. We had a great time seeing the sites and trying some local food. Her knowledge of local history was also a real highlight!Great tour!