Vietnam: Lunar New Year Experience in Hanoi - 672fb286f4c9510203b2e41a6e914147
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Vietnam: Lunar New Year Experience

  • 5 days
  • Multi Day Trips
  • Hanoi
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Experience hosted by Hoa

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Once in a year in Vietnam you have the only 1 chance to experience. Hello, if you are going to Vietnam on this biggest festival occassion, you get yourself the best time to Vietnam just only when you are With Locals. Get ready to experience it. Experience it the true local way.

Destination
Hanoi, Vietnam
Category
Multi Day Trips
Duration
5 days
Transport mode
Other
Available languages
Vietnamese, English
Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Meals
  • Equipment
  • Accommodation
  • Bike rental
  • Local transportation (cart) rental
  • Local boat rental
Excluded
  • travel insurance
  • lucky money

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Experience things for males, females, young, old, kids do
  • Make our must-have traditional foods for New Year
  • Visit the place we must-go to for New Year
  • Enjoy our way of sharing food
  • Join our Vietnamese best enjoyable activity
  • Get the taste of our traditional craft drink

What you can expect

Vietnam: Lunar New Year Experience in Hanoi - 672fb286f4c9510203b2e41a6e914147

New Year is the time for union, everyone says it's the worst time to go to Vietnam - Not at all, if you have the chance to experience it with true locals in the area that is non-touristy. Come and experience it with us to see what we Vietnamese do during the new year time, what we believe in, what females do, what males do, what kids do, what the young do, what the elderly do, how we celebrate it, how we enjoy it and how we share together; and best but not least, enjoy our best foods for the year.

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 Hoa.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at 987 Giải Phóng - Hanoi to start your journey

  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. Day 1

    We take a coach from the city to go to the countryside - this is very local way
  4. Day 1.1

    Have light lunch on the way, there's a crazy dish you can try here
  5. Day 1.2

    Check in at a local family
  6. Day 1.3

    Have lunch at the local family
  7. Day 1.4

    Join the work of a Vietnamese male preparing for New Year
  8. Day 1.5

    Visit the place that every Vietnamese family has to go to when the New Year comes
  9. Day 1.6

    Have family dinner with the locals
  10. Day 1.7

    Make the Vietnamese food 1: the snack for New Year
  11. Day 1.8

    Overnight at the local's
  12. Day 2

    Join the work of a female preparing for New Year
  13. Day 2.1

    Go to the local traditional market and learn about the way Vietnamese interact doing business
  14. Day 2.2

    Lunch at the local's
  15. Day 2.3

    Make traditional must-have cake for New Year
  16. Day 2.4

    Decorate the house the way Vietnamese do for New Year
  17. Day 2.5

    Make the traditional dishes for worshipping
  18. Day 2.6

    Dinner and overnight at local's
  19. Day 3

    Welcome New Year the way every Vietnamese does
  20. Day 3.1

    Experience what every single Vietnamese does on the 1st day of the year
  21. Day 3.2

    Taste Vietnamese best-prepared foods for New Year
  22. Day 3.3

    Take a swan-riding boat and enjoy the view from the cool lake
  23. Day 3.4

    Camp fire and grilled fruits with locals
  24. Day 3.5

    Overnight at the local's
  25. Day 4

    Experience what every single Vietnamese does on the 2nd day of the year
  26. Day 4.1

    Taste the best-prepared foods on New Year
  27. Day 4.2

    Experience the way Vietnamese celebrate when they meet at New Year
  28. Day 4.3

    Taste the craft drink
  29. Day 4.4

    Take a bicycle riding along the rice fields and the river bank
  30. Day 4.5

    Join the coolest activity when Vietnamese get together
  31. Day 4.6

    Overnight at local's
  32. Day 5

    Visit the local pagoda and temple
  33. Day 5.1

    Taste the traditional snacks
  34. Day 5.2

    Lunch at the local's
  35. Day 5.3

    Say goodbye to the local and the villagers
  36. Day 5.4

    Take the coach back to Hanoi or take a flight to Hochiminh
  37. 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.

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Reviews from guests

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Harper
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!
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jbvmw2b576🇦🇺 Australia
13 January 2025
Our tour with Hoa was perfect. Hoa was fun, enthusiastic, kind and really engaging. She was full of information for the adults and lots of fun for our kids. She went to extra trouble to engage with our girls and find their interests. We walked around the Old Quarter, went to Train Street, rode on cyclos and went to two places for beautiful food. Hoa was disappointed with the food we had eaten earlier in the day when we showed her photos and took us to an extra place for amazing dry Pho at the end of our tour which went extra time as a result. The banh mi we had with her was also incredible. The tour was a highlight of our 2 days in Hanoi.Amazing tour with Hoa
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Martin🇩🇪 Germany
8 January 2025
Wir erlebten mit Hoa eine schöne Führung durch die Altstadt, erfuhren Details zur vietnamesischen Kultur, genossen Egg-coffee und erhielten viele Tipps zur weiteren Erkundung! Vielen Dank 🙏 Hidden Places
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Unknown🇺🇸 United States
26 December 2024
We booked a food tour with Hoa for our first day in Hanoi and it was the best decision we made on our trip. She was knowledgeable, personable, and tailored the experience to our preferences. We were a bit jet lagged and overwhelmed and Hoa helped perk us up and get our bearings in the chaos that is Hanoi. Would recommend Hoa to anyone looking for great food and company. A true local, and a fantastic guide
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Peter
17 December 2024
Our time with Hoa was perfect introduction to Hanoi. As if the eats were not enough, our guide Hoa “with locals” was delightful, fun and informative. A great way to ease yourself into what can seem a hectic place. Do it! Perfect intro to Hanoi
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Hannah🇺🇸 United States
1 December 2024
Adults loved the tour. It was interesting and the kids learned a fun game too! The teaching at the lake was wonderful. Our kids are still talking about being “fish dragons”! I do wish there would have been more time at the market to actually shop. Bring food along if your kids are not into Vietnamese food. Hoa is lovely! So kind and knowledgeable Quick walking tour of the city
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justin🇨🇦 Canada
25 November 2024
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Hoa for a food tour while in Hanoi in mid-November. I can't think of a better guide to guide one through the different tastes of the city, with a dash of history & culture throw in. Hoa was extremely professional & personable at the same time, and her english skills were top notch! I can't recommend her enough for all of your food tour needs in Hanoi. Wonderful food tour with Hoa!
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Karla🇵🇭 Philippines
14 November 2024
I had a wonderful time exploring Hanoi and savoring its unique flavors with Hoa. She was very easy to communicate with and went out of her way to accommodate all our requests. Hoa introduced us to hidden spots and local dishes that we would never have discovered on our own. I highly recommend experiencing Hanoi with her as your guide.Great Experience!
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Sonya🇺🇸 United States
13 November 2024
I was in Hanoi on a business trip and had a very limited amount of time to do any sightseeing. I stumbled across "With Locals" and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I spent 3 lovely hours with Hoa who was engaging, personable, knowledgeable, and very kind. We talked about everything from Vietnamese history, culture, current events, family life, etc. She was easygoing and easy to talk to. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!A great intro to Hanoi
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Melissa
5 November 2024
We had a really good food tour with Hoa. She showed us some great spots with unique options. I would highly recommend the tour and Hoa as a guide. Great food tour
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Losa
24 October 2024
We loved every part of our tour with Hoa. She was able to show us all sorts of Hanoi’s hidden gems. And she provided us with a lot of history and myths about Hanoi. She is fun and patient. I would recommend Hoa to anyone who is travelling in Hanoi. Informative and fun
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Unknown
12 October 2024
We loved this walking tour with kids. Hua was a fantastic guide, very knowledgable and warm. She kept them entertained and walking despite the heat. I'd highly recommend this as an activity that both parents and children will enjoy.Fantastic walking tour with kids
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Richard🇳🇿 New Zealand
6 October 2024
I had a fantastic 10 food tasting with Hoà, she made the whole tour fun & exciting. Her knowledge of Hanoi & Vietnam is so good. I loved all the food stops .. especially enjoyed the egg coffee & banh mi ..everything was top quality. I highly recommend this your with Hoà .. thank you so much for showing me around your city Hoà Tasting Hanoi
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Philipp🇩🇪 Germany
1 October 2024
Hoa was a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide that showed us some fantastic spots to eat, where we would not have gone alone. The variety among Vietnamese food and drinks was great. We noted a few, where we would like to come back to. Can recommend 100%.Fanastic. Authentic. Friendly.
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Christopher🇺🇸 United States
16 August 2024
My wife and I had the pleasure of experiencing a breathtaking tour of HaLong Bay with Hoa, whom we met through WithLocals. From the moment we connected with her, we knew we were in for something special. Hoa’s warmth and deep knowledge of the area were evident from the start. She curated a perfect day for us, taking into account our preferences while adding unique local touches that only someone with her insight could offer. The beauty of HaLong Bay is undeniable, but it was Hoa’s thoughtful guidance and genuine passion that truly elevated our experience. She effortlessly balanced providing us with fascinating information about the bay’s history and geology while allowing us the peace and space to soak in the stunning surroundings. Her stories brought the bay to life in a way that we could never have imagined. In addition to the awe-inspiring scenery, Hoa introduced us to some hidden gems, including a quiet spot where we enjoyed a delicious meal of fresh, local seafood, away from the more crowded tourist areas. It felt like we were experiencing a side of HaLong Bay that most visitors miss out on. Hoa was attentive, always ensuring we were comfortable and having the best possible time, but she also gave us the freedom to explore and take in the beauty of the bay at our own pace. Her professionalism, coupled with her warm personality, made us feel like we were spending the day with a friend rather than just a guide. If you’re looking for an authentic, enriching experience in HaLong Bay, we cannot recommend Hoa enough. She made our trip unforgettable, and we are so grateful to have met her. Thank you, Hoa, for sharing the magic of HaLong Bay with us!Incredible HaLong Bay Experience with Hoa!
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Mark🇳🇱 Netherlands
4 August 2024
After a great experience when using withlocals in Malaysia , we decided to try it again in Hanoi. Our initial contact with our guide was promising, but the tour was changed to another guide without explanation. We booked a family friendly walking tour which promised a lot of special child friendly stuf, but got a standard walking tour. The tour was nice and visiting a ceremony in a hidden temple was great, but just not what we booked. Except for the temple, we could have dome the tour by ourselves. The guide was friendly, nothing bad about her, but thr experience was disappointing all in all.Disappointing tour, not what we booked
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Erin🇺🇸 United States
17 July 2024
Our family of 5 had a great time walking around Hanoi with Hoa. She introduced us to delicious local places and hidden gems. She was very kind with our kids, and we enjoyed learning about the city. Plus she helped my kids cross the busy streets!! We enjoyed this tour.Great afternoon with Hoa
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Rob🇯🇵 Japan
12 May 2024
Of course there were thorough explanations, great communication, really all the stuff you would expect from a tour guide. But the things that made this tour really amazing for me: Loads of small restaurants that there were no way I'd find alone that were awesome! Took me shopping and negotiated for me! Talked about the economic situation and history of Vietnam in an easy to understand but interesting way. Talked about things like the effect of the pandemic, differences in culture for different areas of Vietnam, and what day to day life is like here. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a really well-rounded Hanoi experience in just a few hours.Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly
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Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 May 2024
Fabulous! What an insight Hoa gave us into Hanoi. From the old part of the city, to the French Quarter to the ‘tiger cages’ and the original egg coffee cafe we loved it all. We could never have learnt so much on our own. Hoa tailored everything to our needs and questions and took care of us throughout. We loved her stories and the explanations she gave us. Hoa was efficient, spoke truly excellent English and even before meeting her was in regular contact to ensure everything went to plan. We loved Hoa and will take away special memories of Hanoi because of her.Hooray for Hoa!
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Petra🇳🇱 Netherlands
2 May 2024
Hoa took us to places we would never have seen, leave alone dared to try to order food, she told us all about life in Vietnam, taught is some Vietnamese words, and challenged us to try everything. What a great way to learn about the food culture in Hanoi, and all explained with passion and energy. Amazing experience, great food
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Althea🇺🇸 United States
1 May 2024
Our tour with Hoa was absolutely the best way to spend the day! She was so helpful, fun, and knowledgeable. We loved that she showed us an extremely authentic experience and all the food was amazing. 10/10!Best Way to Spend the Day
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Thaddeus🇵🇭 Philippines
1 April 2024
We had a great time seeing Hanoi with Hoa. She showed us parts of the city we would not have noticed without her and helped provide interesting historical and cultural insights to our experience. Hoa was very personable and made the experience enjoyable. We highly recommend the tour!Great experience
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Carol
30 March 2024
Hoa willingly accommodated our big group of 16 people and even extended our tour time since it is slower moving about with our big group and upon our request, she patiently waited for us to be ready because we had to finish our hotel arrangements. Hoa is friendly, easy to talk to and speaks English well. She took us around 6 hidden & authentic local dining places we wouldn't have discovered. We especially liked the pho, various desserts and fried shrimp fritters. We also had a taste of the creamy egg coffee from the original place where it was created (Cafe Dinh), banh mi, fresh spring roll, and various fried food. Along the way, Hoa pointed out places of interest. Overall, it was a good introduction to Vietnamese street food in places where locals eat.Good street food experience in Hanoi
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Karen
18 March 2024
Hoa gave us very profound information about Hanoi and the people living here and revealed a few secrets of Vietnamese life which we would never have noticed alone. Her warm-hearted manner and her excellent English made this journey a real pleasure. Highly recommend!A wonderful experience
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Robyn🇦🇺 Australia
9 March 2024
We had a fabulous food tour with the extremely personable Hoa. She had an amazing knowledge of the history,culture, and customs of her country. She answered all our many questions and took us to sample a lot of delicious typical food. For us it was the perfect introduction to VietnamReally fabulous tour
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Anne🇦🇺 Australia
18 February 2024
From the first interaction with Hoa it was evident we were in for a special experience. Coming off a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay transport was arrange for us to meet up with Hoa in Hanoi. Her communication, passion, knowledge and genuine interest in us was amazing. We experienced and saw many things we just would not know about if not being hosted by a local! The tucked away and in most cases hidden food places in the city was outstanding and we got to try many dishes that again we would not have known about. Thank you for taking us to experience Train Street, a place like no other! We thank you Hoa for an amazing day … 10 out of 10. Your passion and love for your culture is infectious. Hope to see you again one day. An amazing insight into Hanoi
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Laura
5 February 2024
Very immersive tour in to the culture of Hanoi!! We were Very thrilled with Hoa (our guide)!!Very Cultural Trip
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Abigail🇦🇺 Australia
3 February 2024
What an experience! Hoa was so knowledgeable, bright and funny. A truly genuine person who answered all of our questions about Vietnams food, culture and way of life. We loved learning about the recent and older history of this beautiful country. We enjoyed this part of our trip immensely. Hoa seemed to know some fantastic locations and even brought us a specialty caramel dessert that we had wanted to try as it was not available in the old district. It was obvious that Hoa genuinely wanted to share her lovely city with us and went the extra mile. Thank you so much Hoa for making our trip so special! Beautiful city, beautiful host!
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Jennifer
17 January 2024
We really enjoyed our tour with Hoa as she introduced us to lots of new foods and to customs of Vietnamese people in the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Hoa was very personable and we enjoyed our time with her as she explained and demonstrated how to eat the foods, from how to mix the ingredients to what to add to the bowl first. We loved every single bite and all the different places Hoa took us. She was pleasant to be with and we liked her energy. Great tour
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Stefan🇦🇹 Austria
12 January 2024
We had 2 great tours with Hoa. In the morning, she showed us around Hanoi. In addition to the must-sees in Hanoi, she told us a lot about the life of the Vietnamese. In the evening, she showed us her favorite street food spots. Every street food dish was a taste sensation. She explained so much to us about how it is prepared, which families are behind it and much more. You could feel and see that she loves introducing people to Vietnamese culture. We then took a walk together to Train Street. Hoa is the loveliest, funniest and most energetic woman we met in Hanoi. She is passionate about her job and manages to introduce guests to her culture in such a friendly and authentic way. We are very grateful that we were able to get to know Hoa and that she gave us a wonderful day in Hanoi. We will never forget this special day. Thank you very much, Hoa!City/Street food Tour Hanoi with Hoa 🥰
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Elliot🇫🇷 France
30 December 2023
Hoa was a great guide ! This food street tour is a great way to discover Hanoi . We recommend without limitations this unforgettable experience with Hoa !A super way to discover Hanoi !
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Payman🇺🇸 United States
29 December 2023
I’m so glad that I took a tour with Hoa. She communicated well beforehand which we discussed my interests. She tailored the tour to my expectations which was more on the less touristy landmarks and more on the hidden alleys & less known temples and pagodas. She speaks very good English and is a very knowledgeable guide where she provided explanations on any questions you may have, whether cultural, food, history, etc. I highly recommend Hoa.Great tour with Hoa
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Vaibhav🇮🇳 India
26 December 2023
Definitely go with her if you’re looking to eat dishes which are local here in Hanoi/Vietnam. She’ll teach you how to eat it and make you eat it all as well if you can of course. Cheerful and hardworking local on Vietnam I must say.Street food pro
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Rosa
24 December 2023
So glad we picked this tour. Hoa was super knowledgeable and really showed us a side of Hanoi we wouldn’t have known otherwise. All the food was super delicious and the history she introduced was very interesting and informative! Hoa was awesome!
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Herdis 🇮🇸 Iceland
22 December 2023
We had an amazing time with Hoa. She was very knowledgable about Hanoi and its history, she told us fun facts and we chatted about the differences between our cultures. She also took us to many local food spots and we tasted diverse Vietnamese cuisine. A grrat time was had by all ☀️😊Highlights and food tasting in Hanoi.
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Lanie🇳🇿 New Zealand
21 December 2023
We absolutely LOVED our family friendly city tour with Hoa. She was full of knowledge, speaks great English & showed us loads of amazing places (she even found us when we were lost). Was a fantastic kick start tour for our family. Fantastic intro to Hanoi
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Peter🇨🇦 Canada
3 December 2023
We booked a custom Highlights & Food tour of Hanoi with Hoa and had a blast. We saw the best of the old & French quarters, including authentic parts and markets not sure we would have found on our way. We also learned how to walk the streets amongst the motorcycles :) And then we also tried all of the amazing food that Hanoi has to offer: egg coffee, bahn mi, Bun Cha Dac - Michelin rated, and many more. While the original tour time was 4 hours, the tour stretched to 5 until we just couldn't eat anymore :) Thank you, Hoa for showing us this incredible city and being so generous with your time and the food. Worth every penny. Wow! Excellent and generous guide!
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Nicole 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 November 2023
Hoa has been amazing! We booked two back to back tours with her on the same day (the hidden gems plus the food tour) and it was a lovely day. She shared with us a lot of her knowledge about Hanoi and the overall Vietnamese culture. Both tours helped us learn a lot about the city. Hoa’s knowledge along with her passion, made this an unforgettable day. I highly recommend Hoa for any of the two tours. All the places we went to during the food tour were amazing - we felt like locals for a day. :)Amazing food tour!
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Nicole 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 November 2023
Hoa has been amazing! We booked two back to back tours with her on the same day (the hidden gems plus the food tour) and it was a lovely day. She shared with us a lot of her knowledge about Hanoi and the overall Vietnamese culture. Both tours helped us learn a lot about the city. Hoa’s knowledge along with her passion, made this an unforgettable day. I highly recommend Hoa for any of the two tours.What a host!
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Audrey
29 October 2023
My friend and I book this "Highlights and Hidden Gems of Hanoi" at the last minute. Because we were last minute we were worried we wouldn't be able to find a good guide, but saw Hoa was available and had good ratings so we booked the tour with her. When we arrived at the meeting point, we realized that someone else had been called to cover for Hoa. We kept an open mind considering that this was last minute and thought that the person replacing Hoa would also be qualified. We were expecting to be guided by a knowledgable local, someone well-versed in the history and culture of this vibrant city. Unfortunately, it became evident during the tour that our guide was not prepared. She brought along her husband on whom she relied a lot to answer basic questions. She referred to the online description tour on her cellphone to know where to go next, and would simply bring us to there. At said locations, there was very little explanations or descriptions of where we were, except for what we could see four ourselves (ex: "this is a temple, you can see there are animal paintings on the walls, here is a cat, a phoenix, a snake, etc.). A big part of the tour was spent at the prison, where our guide was telling us the information that was already on the exhibit descriptions. Also, between the stops throughout the tour, our guide was walking way ahead of us chatting with her husband. We almost lost track of her a few times. Our primary motivation for choosing a guided tour was to gain a deeper insight into Hanoi's history and culture. Even with a last minute booking, we believe that a tour should provide substantial value and knowledge to participants. In hindsight, we realized that we could have explored Hanoi independently and obtained similar information through readily available resources. This raised questions about the value of having a guide accompany us. We understand that challenges can arise, but ensuring that tour guides possess an understanding of the destinations they lead is crucial. We would rather have waited for a qualified guide that would be available later than have this experience, especially for the price we paid. However, the app let us to believe a competent guide would be available in 2 hours so we happily jumped on the opportunity. Mixed Experience
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Rommel🇵🇭 Philippines
19 October 2023
Really enjoyed my food tour with Hoa in Hanoi. She paid close attention to my preferences and made adjustments as needed. She’s also very knowledgeable about the local culture and was eager to engage in conversation. While Vietnamese food is delicious, I did notice a repetition of ingredients throughout the tour, which led to a lack of variety over time. My only other issue wasn’t with Hoa, but the stools at some places were uncomfortable for someone tall like me.Great introduction to vietnamese cuisine!
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Roland🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of
8 September 2023
it wasn't easy for either party in the rain, but some things could be done better: (1) the meeting point itself is not so clear, would be better to have a street address with a building number (2) change of meeting point by the host on short notice: I would rather prefer to get picked up at the hotel for an extra charge. Our hotel was a bit far away in Thuy Khue street, so we studied the meeting point carefully in advance and had a plan to get there in due time by public bus. We had a good buffer of 30 minutes and reached well on time, but due to the short noted change of meeting point we had to rush at the end: had to book a grab car and get on it in heavy traffic at a difficult location, eventually met our host with a short delay. Would have been better to just change the itinerary, even better to skip or shorten a destination, if there is a problem with closing entrance time. Or give a different meeting point from the beginning when the tour is starting after 2pm or so. (3) the snack/drink highlight was unfortunately a disappointment. As it is a part of the tour program I expected we can sit comfortably for that and have a chat, but we just grabbed our drink on the go within few minutes while standing on the street. During a 3 hour walk it is definitely nicer if you can sit down for a while. Seemed the guide was much focused on walking down a fixed schedule. I would not consider this prison as such a highlight or least you would not so necessarily need a guide to visit there. In my view we spent too much time in there, it was too crowded and I always tried a bit pushing to get out quicker. Also, after visiting the prison there was more rain outside. The other way round, without changing the meeting point, possibly would have been the better option after all. Wouldn't mind to have only short time in the prison and end the tour with a free Q&A over a coffee (but seated please).not so easy in rain but can be better
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Unknown
26 August 2023
What an awesome way to spend out first day in Hanoi. We love Vietnamese food so it was an amazing experience for Hoa to show us where the locals eat. The food was delicious and she was very kind and patient. The egg coffee spot was my favorite.Hanoi delicious
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Jennifer🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18 July 2023
Hoa was very knowledgeable and provided us with interesting facts and information during the tour. She was very warm and friendly and ensured we were all happy and looked after for the whole day. This tour is beautiful in that (at the moment) it is not mobbed with tourists. The caves we visited invoked a lot of steps but were quiet and clean. The temples were interesting and Hoa gave us so much history about them and the surrounding area. The bird sanctuary was stunning and unlike some of the other places we visited litter was not a massive problem. The cycle was fun but we had hoped to cycle a little more in the countryside rather than along the road. We hope this tour remains as pretty as it was and that it is kept in the condition we found it in. Thank you to Hoa for such a memorable day. Beautuful tour with an excellebt guide.
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Danielle🇳🇱 Netherlands
16 July 2023
It was a great foodtour and we saw and heard things we would never experienced without Hoa!Hoa was great!!
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Anthony🇺🇸 United States
21 May 2023
Hoa was a wonderful tour guide of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This tour is an excellent way to get acquainted with that area of the city and learn about a few of the highlights. Hoa also guided us through the central market and gave great insight into current Vietnamese life. Highly recommended!Excellent tour!
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Pierre🇧🇪 Belgium
13 May 2023
En effet, trois heures pour s'immerger dans Hanoï, c'est peu. Mais ma guide Hoa a été à la hauteur. Très chouette rencontre et découverte du café à l'oeuf, un régal. Et visite d'un temple familial. Super. Trois heures, c'est peu
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Pauline🇦🇺 Australia
9 May 2023
My husband and I did a tasting tour with Hoa. As a guide she is enthusiastic and energetic and shares many insights into the cuisine of Vietnam but also the history and culture of the country. Lots of great things to eat and Hoa was very creative to ensure our experience was unique. We had a wonderful time!Fabulous tour with Hoa
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Britt🇧🇪 Belgium
24 April 2023
We decided to book a food tour with Hoa on our very first day in Hanoi. Overall, it was truly an unforgettable and exciting experience. Hoa showed us the best places to eat (lots of hidden gems) and shared many interesting facts about the city. I would highly recommend this experience everyone visiting Hanoi. The perfect way to get to know Hanoi!
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Roger🇦🇺 Australia
19 April 2023
Hoa gave us a great tour through the old part of Hanoi and tailored the tour to meet our needs and wants. Communication was very good just had a little bit of trouble working out the meeting spot. Just as a suggestion, if you change the wording from meet at the market entrance near the memorial to meet at the market entrance near the 1946 memorial it would make it easier when using google maps. Otherwise, highly recommend!Great walking tour

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I love connecting with people, talking to strangers, and then we together feel life is good, human is nice.

I was born in the middle of Vietnam, went to university in the South, and have my life in the North; so I understand our Vietnam truly.

My friends call me "the wheel of connection".

I'm so glad that I have the chance to share with people about our real Vietnam!

And when you have the experience with me, you will feel free with the vibe I create!

Looking forward to showing you our real Hanoi and Vietnam!

€223.53per person
Kids join for free