Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!
Enjoy this half day experience wich includes a visit to a local market & a cooking class together with me. Let's visit my local village & take a look
at Vietnamese farmers while they are working. Are you ready for a hands-on experience?
Take a break and relax while fishing at a truly local spot! Join me as you escape from the city to chill by the lake where the locals go fishing. Drinks, local food, good vibes and tons of laughs are all part of this incredible experience!
Discover the influence of the west through out Hanoi from the back of a motorbike. Visit the French Quarter and some of the best historic spots of the city. Try the food left over by the French as well as some awesome local Vietnamese food. Learn how these two cultures collide in Hanoi with a local!
Spend a fun day at Hanoi's west lake where you and your family will enjoy local activities, a visit to a pagoda and a cool ride in a pedalo boat. The kids will also love the sweet treat at the end: the most delicious ice cream in the area! This is the perfect family day you'll have in Hanoi!
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Off the beaten track in Hanoi with a local
Chaotic, colorful, happening, and full of delicious street food. There is so much to explore in Vietnam's vibrant capital! Experience the daily Hanoian life with a local on a tour off the beaten track in Hanoi. From charming markets and delicious street food, to local neighborhoods, motorbikes, museums, temples, historic monuments, and incredible coffee. There is no place quite like Hanoi! Go beyond the famous Old Quarter, and stroll through the areas where the locals live, eat, and hang-out. Learn more about the Vietnamese culture, such as how families share homes, and what a "tiger cage" and "burning money" really are about! Unwind at one of the relaxing parks as a true local off the beaten track in Hanoi. Try the most authentic street food that Vietnam is so famous for. From natural spring rolls, to Pho, Pho Bo and Pho Ga, your local host will show you the most amazing foodie places off the beaten path in Hanoi. Why not round off with a delicious Vietnamese coffee, it's strong and most likely very different from the coffee you drink at home! Are you a fan of nature? Escape the buzzing city life and explore the lush natural surroundings in the outskirts of the city. Let your host show you beautiful hiking trails and get a taste of the local life of people in the suburbs. There are Withlocal tours available for all preferences! Ready to start your adventure? Every tour off the beaten path in Hanoi can be customized just for you. Tell your local host about your wishes and let the countdown begin!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Catalin
About local
20 July 2025
Best tour guide in all of Vietnam
Ruby is simply amazing! She knows Hanoi in and out, she is very friendly, perfect english skills, very good energy! But what i liked most was her kindness, she always pays attention to your needs, she explains everything you need to know in order to better understand Vietnam's Capital city. Totally recommended, 10/10 :) Thank you so much, Ruby! Keep up the good work.
Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour
Michal
About local
16 July 2025
Great walk to see daily life
Our walk with Trang was very informative and relaxing. We got to see daily life of people in Hanoi, markets, back streets, buildings. Trang was very kind and easy going. Definitely worth doing for someone interested in learning about the daily life and not purely touristic attractions. Thank you Trang!
Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour
Anna
About local
28 June 2025
A very valuable tour for our family
Thanks Ruby, we had such a great time walking around Nghĩa Trân with you. Otherwise we wouldn’t have ventured far out of the Old Quarter but it was so worthwhile walking around the streets, market and pagoda with you - thank you! Wishing all the best to you and your family.
Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour
Steve
About local
18 June 2025
Local Hanoi tour
This was an excellent tour with Trang. She was very informative, and in 2 hours we learned more about Vietnam and Hanoi in particular than we had in the previous two weeks. We saw a local market and got to visit an apartment building and tour one of the apartments, owned by a delightful former teacher. We also visited a temple and learned about religious practices in Vietnam. Overall, this was one of the most interesting and educational tours we have done. Trang is an excellent guide, and we highly recommend this tour to those wanting to see a different side of Hanoi, not the normal tourist destinations.
