You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Hanoi
Hanoi has so many beautiful, captivating sites and daily customs rooted in ancient traditions, that one should absolutely take advantage of every second in the city. Enjoy stunning views and an extraordinary culture instead of worrying about what to see or where to start, just book Free Walking tours in Hanoi and let a local show you around! Join a Hanoi City Tour around the Old Quarter to Learn about French occupation and Hanoi’s independence with a local guide, as well as how Chinese and Russian influences helped shape Vietnam’s capital as seen today. Vietnam boasts one of the most exciting food scenes in the world, so joining a Free Food Tour in Hanoi will let you discover the authentic tastes and flavors of the country around the narrow streets of the old town. If you want to explore further afield, there are many multi-day private tours that will take you to famous Halong Bay, Trang An and Bai Dinh Temple.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Hanoi
Join the Free Tours of Hanoi to try exotic beverages, culinary delights, and explore a remarkable handicraft-making plethora. Witness a centenary spiritual drive, profound philosophy, and artistic forces that demonstrate a singular Vietnamese cultural twist imprinted everywhere. Stroll among must-see landmarks such as the historic Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Lenin Monument, National Museum of Fine Arts, the Temple of Literature, Presidential Palace, and St. Joseph’s Cathedral. You can access all monuments on foot. Additionally, we recommend spending some around the lively Dong Xuan Market, the French style Opera House, and Hoan Kiem Lake (don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy amazing views from Turtle Tower and the Temple of the Jade Mountain!). Finally, one of the top-rated activities in Hanoi is a visit to the Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution, which offers a didactic retrospect of the Vietnamese struggle for independence.
Things to Do in Hanoi
Hanoi has countless sights and activities that will make everyone feel strongly attracted to this city. It offers gorgeous temples, a treasure of stunning architectural styles, welcoming people, a bustling nightlife, and some of the best night markets in South East Asia. After visiting Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Old Quarter and the botanical gardens, you can start eating your way into Vietnamese culture with Hanoi Free Walking Tours. Most sidewalks are lined with all kinds of stalls and food carts. Be brave and try mouth-watering dishes such as ‘pho’ (rice noodle soup), papaya with beef jerky, grilled pork with rice noodles or Vietnamese doughnut. Later, you can have fun searching for clothes, antiques and souvenirs around popular shopping areas in Hanoi (Hang Trong, Hang Gai, Hang Manh and Hang Hom). But don’t forget to haggle before settling for a price! Finally, a relaxing body massage will be the perfect way to finish a wonderful day of sightseeing in Hanoi.