Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide
by Hanoi Private Tour Guide
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$5.13Overview
The Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide lasts about three to four hours and begins with a hotel pickup within the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:30am and 11am. The tour starts at Hoan Kiem Lake, also called the Lake of the Restored Sword, where visitors spend about one hour watching locals play badminton and exercise around the lake. Next, the group walks to the Ancient House near Silver Street, spending thirty minutes exploring this traditional Vietnamese house known for its old but refined architecture. An optional visit to Kim Ngan Temple, a communal house built during the Le dynasty and now used for ca tru singing performances, lasts around thirty minutes. The final stop is the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, where visitors watch a seventy-minute traditional puppet show featuring legends and historical stories. The theater operates daily from 3pm to 8pm. The tour includes a private student guide and hotel pickup and drop-off within the Old Quarter. Transport between stops is not provided. Visitors should follow dress codes for spiritual sites, avoiding tank tops and shorts above the knee.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
The guide picks up guests at their hotel or meeting point to start the walking tour. The first stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can observe locals engaging in activities like badminton and exercise around the lake for about an hour.
60 min
Ancient House
Next, the tour continues to the Ancient House on a quiet street near Silver Street. This site attracts tourists with its traditional Vietnamese design and the charm of an old but well-maintained house. The visit lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Kim Ngan Temple
An optional stop at Kim Ngan communal house at No. 42 Hang Bac is offered. This old religious and architectural structure dates back to the Le dynasty. Since 2011, it has served as a venue for ca tru singing performances. The visit duration is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Thang Long Water Puppet
The final stop is the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, where visitors can see puppet shows based on traditional legends and historical stories. The theater is open daily from 3pm to 8pm. Ticket prices vary between 100,000 and 200,000 VND depending on seating. The visit takes about 70 minutes.
70 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide
by Hanoi Private Tour Guide
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$5.13Overview
The Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide lasts about three to four hours and begins with a hotel pickup within the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:30am and 11am. The tour starts at Hoan Kiem Lake, also called the Lake of the Restored Sword, where visitors spend about one hour watching locals play badminton and exercise around the lake. Next, the group walks to the Ancient House near Silver Street, spending thirty minutes exploring this traditional Vietnamese house known for its old but refined architecture. An optional visit to Kim Ngan Temple, a communal house built during the Le dynasty and now used for ca tru singing performances, lasts around thirty minutes. The final stop is the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, where visitors watch a seventy-minute traditional puppet show featuring legends and historical stories. The theater operates daily from 3pm to 8pm. The tour includes a private student guide and hotel pickup and drop-off within the Old Quarter. Transport between stops is not provided. Visitors should follow dress codes for spiritual sites, avoiding tank tops and shorts above the knee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
The guide picks up guests at their hotel or meeting point to start the walking tour. The first stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi. Visitors can observe locals engaging in activities like badminton and exercise around the lake for about an hour.
60 min
Ancient House
Next, the tour continues to the Ancient House on a quiet street near Silver Street. This site attracts tourists with its traditional Vietnamese design and the charm of an old but well-maintained house. The visit lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Kim Ngan Temple
An optional stop at Kim Ngan communal house at No. 42 Hang Bac is offered. This old religious and architectural structure dates back to the Le dynasty. Since 2011, it has served as a venue for ca tru singing performances. The visit duration is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Thang Long Water Puppet
The final stop is the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, where visitors can see puppet shows based on traditional legends and historical stories. The theater is open daily from 3pm to 8pm. Ticket prices vary between 100,000 and 200,000 VND depending on seating. The visit takes about 70 minutes.
70 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.