Old Quarter
Old Quarter Walking Tour
Historic streets, markets and everyday life in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
~3 hours · Tip-based · free to reserve
Best for: Travellers who want markets, trading streets and everyday Old Quarter life
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Four guided walks with local Hanoian guides — free to book, tip-based after the walk.
- Four walks
- Tip-based
- Local Hanoi guides
Four ways into Hanoi
Choose your walk
Four distinct routes — each with a different focus. Reserve on WhatsApp or email.
French Quarter & Hoan Kiem
French Quarter Walking Tour
Architecture, history and landmark buildings in Hanoi's French Quarter.
~3 hours · Tip-based · free to reserve
Best for: Travellers interested in French Quarter architecture, civic landmarks and district history
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West Lake & Ba Dinh
Hanoi City Tour
A broader introduction to Hanoi through its major historic landmarks.
~3 hours · Tip-based · free to reserve
Best for: First-time visitors who want a broader city orientation beyond the two quarter walks
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Old Quarter food streets
Hanoi Street Food Tour
A tip-based walk through Hanoi's street-food culture; guests choose and pay vendors directly.
~3 hours · Tip-based public walk · pay vendors directly
Best for: Travellers who want a guided food walk and pay vendors directly for what they taste
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Why walk with us
Hanoi on foot, with people who know it
Free Walking Tours Hanoi is a small local team — not a marketplace. You book directly with us; service is available in English, French, German, and Spanish.
Local guides
Walks are led by Hanoian guides who live in the city and share everyday routes, not scripted commentary.
Real Hanoi routes
Four distinct walks cover the Old Quarter, French Quarter, wider city landmarks, and street-food streets — each with its own focus.
Free to book, tip-based
Reserve on WhatsApp or email with no fixed tour fee. Tips after the walk are voluntary and go to your guide.
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- Traveller ratings
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- Walks delivered
- 9,851
- walks recorded on GuruWalk
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The guides
Meet the people who walk with you
Every public walk is led by a named local guide from our team.
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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From recent walks
Traveller stories
Short narratives from guests who walked Hanoi with our guides.
Plan your walk
Hanoi knowledge for walkers
Practical guides that help you choose the right route and arrive prepared.
- First time walking HanoiA humane first-day sequence and how the four walks fit a first visit.
- How tip-based tours workWhat “free to book” means and how tips work after your walk.
- Weather and walking conditionsRain, heat, and season notes before you reserve a morning or afternoon walk.
- Compare the four walksSee how Old Quarter, French Quarter, City, and Street Food routes differ.
Book your Hanoi experience
Walk Hanoi with a local
Contact us directly to check availability and arrange your walk.
realfreewalkingtourshanoi@gmail.com · WhatsApp +84 971 986 466
realfreewalkingtourshanoi@gmail.com
WhatsApp +84 971 986 466