Essential Free Tour Hanoi

Enjoy the bustling life of welcoming Hanoi's Old Quarter in the best introductory Free Tour.
Discover the street art at Train Street, one of the most adventurous tourist spots in Hanoi!
Have fun exploring picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy stunning natural landscapes.

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Are you ready to explore one of the most hectic cities in South East Asia? The Essential Free Tour of Hanoi focuses on the most atmospheric area of the city: the labyrinthic Old Quarter. Located East of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, this is the historical area where tourists can find the most important attractions in the city. It is also the traditional area where most workers used to live. In the past, each street specialized in one specific type of manufacturing, and even today it’s a wonderful area to go for a stroll or for shopping. Walking along bustling streets and colorful houses, your passionate guide will introduce the area, and explain how the second largest city in Vietnam is a melting pot that combines traditional culture, Chinese heritage, and the impact of French colonization.

Your Essential Free Tour of Hanoi will take you around one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the city, Hoan Kiem Lake. As your charming guide will explain, this beautiful place is named “Lake of the Returned Sword” after an old legend involving an emperor and a magical sword. The huge park is also home to a serene Confucian temple and offers an oasis of peace in the middle of noisy Hanoi. Not surprisingly, it’s a favorite meeting point for local families, students and sport lovers. Around this wonderful natural spot at the very heart of the old town, guests on the tour will find many more French colonial era buildings, traditional temples from different religions and also colorful Christian churches. It’s undoubtedly the best area to enjoy a wonderful day in Hanoi!

One of the highest rated attractions of Hanoi is the Dong Xuan Market. Originally built by the French in 1889. Rebuilt several times after (the last one after a terrible fire), the current market is a bustling place where travelers can find anything from local coffee, fresh produce, souvenirs, accessories and all kinds of clothing. Do not forget to bargain! During the tour, you will see hundreds of street food carts selling many traditional Vietnamese foods and drinks. Why don’t you take this opportunity to have the best introduction possible to South East Asian gastronomy with the help of a local? Your guide will be happy to point out the best snacks and help you find the most delicious egg coffee in town! Hanoi has an exciting food scene, so it’s easy to find snacks that please all palates!