Free Walking Tours Hanoi
Four guided walks with local Hanoian guides — free to book, tip-based after the walk.
Operated by Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd.
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Four ways into Hanoi
Choose your walk
Four distinct routes — each with a different focus. Request a spot directly; confirmation is sent in writing.
Old Quarter
Old Quarter
Historic streets, markets and everyday life in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
~3 hours · 14:00 Hanoi time
Tip-based · English; FR/DE/ES on request
Written confirmation required
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French Quarter & Hoan Kiem
French Quarter
Architecture, history and landmark buildings in Hanoi's French Quarter.
~3 hours · 09:00 / 14:00 Hanoi time
Tip-based · English; FR/DE/ES on request
Written confirmation required
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West Lake & Ba Dinh
City highlights
A broader introduction to Hanoi through its major historic landmarks.
About 2.5–3 hours · 09:00 Hanoi time
Tip-based · English; FR/DE/ES on request
Written confirmation required
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Old Quarter food streets
Street Food
A tip-based walk through Hanoi's street-food culture; guests choose and pay vendors directly.
About 2.5–3 hours · 11:30 / 17:30 Hanoi time
Tip-based · English; FR/DE/ES on request
Written confirmation required
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English is commonly available; French, German, or Spanish can be requested when booking, subject to guide and date confirmation.
Why walk with us
Hanoi on foot, with people who know it
Local guides
Hanoian guides who share everyday routes — not scripted commentary.
Four distinct walks
Old Quarter, French Quarter, city landmarks, and street-food streets — each with its own focus.
Free to book
Reserve on WhatsApp or email with no fixed tour fee; tips after the walk are voluntary.
Book direct
A small local team — not a marketplace. English, French, German, and Spanish.
From the field
Traveller stories
Short narratives from guests who walked Hanoi with our guides.
13 March 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour
Eight travelers from Australia, the UK, Holland and Spain join guide Mint (Thao) for a Hanoi City Highlights walking tour around Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
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13 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Mario & Cesar Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter | Hanoi Free Walking Tour
Mario from Spain and Cesar from the UK walk the Old Quarter with guide Luis (Phong) — Ngoc Son Temple, Ta Hien, O Quan Chuong, Thanh Ha and Dong Xuan markets, and Long Bien Bridge.
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13 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Discovering Hanoi’s Old Quarter with Guide Mint
Catharina, Burak, Sonia, Timo and Denise walk the Old Quarter with guide Mint — Ngoc Son Temple, Ta Hien, O Quan Chuong, Thanh Ha and Dong Xuan markets, and Long Bien Bridge.
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The guides
Meet the people who walk with you
Local guides from our team—assignment depends on date and availability, confirmed in writing.
Chris (Dzung)
Passionate about Hanoi's hidden food spots, local stories, and everyday life.
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William (Minh)
Loves introducing travellers to Hanoi's history, culture, and lesser-known neighbourhoods.
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Wendy (Uyên)
Enjoys sharing local traditions, street food culture, and authentic Hanoi experiences.
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Ready to walk Hanoi?
Your place is confirmed only after written confirmation from our team.
Prefer email? realfreewalkingtourshanoi@gmail.com