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Snapshot24 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
A festive Sunday from Train Street to Hang Ma's lanterns.
The final tour of the week blended iconic attractions with local charm. William guided Efrata from the tranquil surroundings of Hoan Kiem…
Guide · William (Minh)
Snapshot23 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Quiet Hanoi with Lucas from Germany.
Lucas enjoyed a peaceful exploration of Hanoi's most beloved landmarks with Hans. The Gothic architecture of St. Joseph's Cathedral offered…
Guide · Hans (Hùng)
Snapshot22 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
A creative Friday through Phung Hung's mural arches.
Friday's adventure combined Hanoi's creative spirit with its vibrant street culture. Hannah introduced David and Elena to the colourful…
Guide · Hannah (Hân)
Snapshot21 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Carlos and Sofia walk into Vietnam's scholarly past.
Carlos and Sofia explored some of Hanoi's most important historical and spiritual landmarks. Beginning at the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda…
Guide · Luis (Phong)
Snapshot20 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Julio takes Jean, Tom and Luis from Spain through market Hanoi.
Wednesday offered an authentic look into daily life in Hanoi. Julio guided the Spanish guests through the historic O Quan Chuong Gate…
Guide · Julio (Hoang)
Snapshot19 May 2026 · Hanoi Street Food Tour
An evening food paradise with a lively UK group of five.
Tommy led a lively group through Hanoi's maze of hidden alleys before the city transformed into an evening food paradise. The guests…
Guide · Tommy (Huy)
Snapshot18 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Chris opens the week with Thomas and Sarah over the Red River.
The week began with beautiful weather as Chris guided Thomas and Sarah through the cultural heart of Hanoi. After discovering the legends…
Guide · Chris (Dzung)
Snapshot17 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
A reflective Sunday across Vietnam's spiritual landmarks.
The week wrapped on a deeply cultural note as William welcomed Efrata for a Sunday journey through Hanoi's most iconic spiritual and…
Guide · William (Minh)
Snapshot16 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Marseille meets Hanoi's 'Little Notre-Dame'.
Saturday morning had a distinctly European elegance as Wendy introduced Bruna to the neo-Gothic silhouette of St. Joseph's Cathedral, often…
Guide · Wendy (Uyên)
Snapshot15 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Richard from Munich teases Ta Hien's craft beer corner.
Hans and Richard kicked off Friday along the vivid Phung Hung Mural Street, where each painted arch tells a story of old Hanoi's tram…
Guide · Hans (Hùng)
Snapshot14 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Brazil meets Vietnam on golden-hour Long Bien.
Thursday began at the spiritual heart of the city, Hoan Kiem Lake, where Tommy shared the legend of the magical turtle with Matheus before…
Guide · Tommy (Huy)
Snapshot13 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Rubén called the morning 'stepping into a living history book'.
Midweek was all about authentic local life as Julio led Rubén through O Quan Chuong — Hanoi's last surviving ancient gate — and into the…
Guide · Julio (Hoang)
Snapshot12 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
'A sensory postcard I will never forget' — Burcu, Amsterdam.
Tuesday afternoon dove deep into Hanoi's hidden alley culture as Hannah guided Burcu through the secret passageways of Tam Thuong Alley — a…
Guide · Hannah (Hân)
Snapshot11 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Pilar described the morning as 'a meditation in motion'.
The week opened on a peaceful note as Luis welcomed Pilar to West Lake, where Tran Quoc Pagoda — Hanoi's oldest Buddhist temple — rose…
Guide · Luis (Phong)
Snapshot10 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
A Sunday across Hanoi's landmarks with Christine and Sukruta.
The week concluded with a comprehensive journey through some of Hanoi's most iconic landmarks. From the tranquil beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda…
Guide · William (Minh)
Snapshot9 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Cathedral light and lakeside chats with Garima and Eggi.
This relaxed city walk combined architectural beauty, local culture, and fascinating stories from Hanoi's past. St. Joseph's Cathedral…
Guide · Chris (Dzung)
Snapshot8 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Friday colour with James from Dublin.
Phung Hung Mural Street provided a colourful introduction to Hanoi's creative side before the tour continued through the busy lanes of Dong…
Guide · Hannah (Hân)
Snapshot7 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Hans and Jennifer trace Hoan Kiem to the Red River.
Jennifer explored both famous attractions and lesser-known local neighbourhoods during this engaging walking tour. The peaceful…
Guide · Hans (Hùng)
Snapshot6 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Market mornings and Long Bien views with Garima from England.
The day began at the historic O Quan Chuong Gate before diving into the lively atmosphere of Thanh Ha Wet Market. Garima experienced local…
Guide · Tommy (Huy)
Snapshot5 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Julio walks Elena through Hanoi's city highlights.
This city highlights tour brought Hanoi's fascinating past to life through its most important cultural and historical sites. Elena enjoyed…
Guide · Julio (Hoang)
Snapshot4 May 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
A sunny Monday at Tran Quoc and Van Mieu with Dayne from Indonesia.
A beautiful sunny morning introduced Dayne to some of Hanoi's most treasured historical landmarks. The peaceful atmosphere of Tran Quoc…
Guide · William (Minh)
Story13 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…
Guide · Mint (Thao)
Story13 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…
Guide · Luis (Phong)
Story13 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
A Friendly Morning Walk Through Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Angela Stenzel from Germany walks the Old Quarter with guide Hans (Hung) — Ngoc Son Temple, O Quan Chuong, Thanh Ha and Dong Xuan markets…
Guide · Hans (Hung)
Story13 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…
Guide · Mint (Thao)
Story12 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Discovering Long Bien Bridge with Kevin & Fiona
Kevin from Austria and Fiona from Spain cross the historic Long Bien Bridge on a Hanoi Old Quarter walk with guide Zwi.
Guide · Zwi
Story12 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
A Joyful Morning Exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Mariane, Paul and Catharina from Australia, the UK and Belgium walk the Old Quarter with guide Chris (Dzung) — Ngoc Son Temple, O Quan…
Guide · Chris (Dzung)
Story12 March 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi French Quarter Walking Tour with Travelers Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake and the Opera House
Charlotte from Brisbane joins guide Anna for a Hanoi French Quarter walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and the historic Hanoi Opera House.
Guide · Anna
Story10 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour with Guests Visiting Long Bien Bridge and Ta Hien Street
Justin, Paul, Adriean, Maxime and Basia from Germany, the UK, the US and France walk the Old Quarter with guide Chris — Ta Hien Beer Street…
Guide · Chris (Dzung)
Story8 March 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour with Guests at O Quan Chuong Gate
Aron, Will and Catherine from Ireland and England visit O Quan Chuong — the last remaining gate of the old Thang Long Citadel — on a Hanoi…
Guide · Anna
Story7 March 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter with Our Wonderful Group of 8 Guests
Bruno, Ann and Tiffany lead a group of eight international travelers through the historic streets of the Hanoi Old Quarter with guide Minh…
Guide · Minh (Mint)
Story7 March 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour with Guests at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Alessia, Melih and Bernardette explore Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake and the Temple of Literature…
Guide · Zwi
Story6 March 2026 · Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour with Guests from Ireland and England
Harry, Maria and Kerry from Ireland and England visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake and Ba Dinh Square on a Hanoi City Highlights walk with…
Guide · Minh (Mint)
Story27 February 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter Tour with Six Travelers
Six travelers join guide Zwi for a 3-hour Hanoi Old Quarter free walking tour through hidden streets, historic landmarks and local culture.
Guide · Zwi
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