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Unlock the secrets of Hanoi on a half-day tour
Joined 2023
Join with me today on my unique walking tour to unlock the city's secrets. Hanoi is a magical place! You are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!
5 reasons to book this experience:
Explore the famous sightseeings
Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
Experience the city from local perspectives
Visit train street
Enjoy egg coffee from a hidden original cafe
Taste the best Obamas's noodles
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Dong Xuan market
Dong Xuan Market has long been a tourist attraction in Hanoi, thanks to its prime location in the heart of this city as well as the impressive architecture and history. Coming to Dong Xuan Market, you can find a wide range of commodities from fabric, clothing, local handicrafts, souvenirs and street foods. Read on to explore all the specific things about Dong Xuan Market. I will also take you to unseen angles to learn more about history & local architecture.
Long Bien bridge
The Long Bien bridge across the Red River connects Hanoi with the main port of Haiphong. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the bridge sustained significant damage during the Vietnam War. Only half of the bridge retains its original shape, but a rebuilding project supported by the French government is currently in progress to restore the bridge to its original appearance.
Bach Ma temple
Bach Ma temple (white horse temple): Pass through the wonderful old wooden doors to see a statue of the legendary white horse
Small alleys and houses
This is indeed an unique experience that you only see that in Hanoi Old Quarter. I will take you to see the real lives of local people thorugh tiny houses and long narrow alleys.
Hoan Kiem lake and egg coffee
We end our tour in a hidden original cafe to taste the yummy egg coffee that was created from 1939.
End of the tour
After the tour, I will take you back to your hotel or your preferable place.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Professional local English - speaking tour guide
Taxi (if your hotel is out of the Old Quarter where we do our walking tour)
Lunch for you and tour guide (if any)
Tour Important Information
For summer time in Hanoi, the weather is hot and humind, please kindly prepare your hat.
Important message from the supplier
- For the tour that you book the guide only, kindly understand that the transportation and lunch fees for yourself and the guide will be paid by the customer.
- Hotel meetup inside the Old Quarter. This is considered to be the best location for tourists.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Nhung N.
"Xin Chao" my dear customers from all over the world,
I am Rose Nguyen , who was born and raised in Hanoi. I have been working as a guide and travel consultant for customized unique tours in all parts of Vietnam. It is my great honor always to be your local expertise wherever you go in my country. I graduated from the University of Languages and International studies. My second and third degree are tourism & Vietnamese cooking. I found those as the great connection to bring the best services to my beloved customers.
I have been the international licensed tourist guide for more than 12 years until now. I am lucky to escort my clients through different regions. From that, I have chances of better understanding and respecting each culture and value. My priority of working is your satisfaction.
Beside all classic tours in Vietnam, I also have great ides for authentic tours as below:
1) Hidden Hanoi photograph tours
2) Hanoi backstreet motorbike tours: visit the beautiful parts of city and learn about local lives through hidden streets and alleys that only motorbikes can go through.
3) Non-touristy rural market visit and hands-on cooking experience at local home
4) Unspoilt Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi
More customized options I can offer for your kind consideration.
To describe briefly my self: I am passionate, energetic and sincere always.
Warmest regards,
*Your ambassador in Vietnam*
Rose Nhung
Reviews
Koichiro Y.
Hanoi by night tour with your local guide
Customized
“Beautiful Hanoi Evening”
We could have a tremendous volume of information on Hanoi and Vietnam during the limited hours from Rose-san. Also, the restaurant and dishes she selected for us were fantastic much much more than we expected. Thank her for the beautiful Hanoi evening with her.
Nhung N.
Dear Koichiro, I could not express enough my thankfullness to you for choosing me as your guide in Hanoi. It was my great honor to welcome you and friends for a fabulous dinner. I wish I could have more time with you and team. I sincerely wish to have a chance to meet you again for another fabulous experience. With my warmest regards from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
Jc S.
Hanoi - Ninh Binh and HaLong Bay: wonderful trip with local guide
Customized
“Go with Nhung aka Rose, you won't regret!”
We had booked a privately arranged trip with Nhung aka Rose and we had an awesome time! We were travelling with our 83yr old Mother who had some mobility issues and she planned our tour accordingly. Rose had a great understanding and knowledge of her culture and history plus her communication in English was excellent. Rose took care of us very well, especially my Mother, and her food choices were remarkable. Only regret is we didn't stay longer in Hanoi to continue touring with Rose.
Nhung N.
Dear Elisa and dearest sisters and mother, I could not exporess enough my gratitude for your kind appreciation on my services. It was my great honor to be your guide and show you the best of Hanoi. For short days, we had a chance to explore the hidden sites of Hanoi capital city, Ninh Binh - a beautiful ancient capital city and HaLong Bay - New Seven World Natural Wonders. I am so glad that you throughly enjoyed my food choices. I wish you a wonderful trip in Ho Chi Minh city. Lots of love from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
Brynie C.
Your best one day of Hanoi: highlights + hidden gems & street food
Customized
“Amazing tour guide ”
Rose took us on a tour of Hanoi. She is fabulous. She is warm and friendly, her English is excellent and her storytelling as well. She is full of knowledge and knows much about the history of this country. She took us efficiently to all the sites, as well as on a food tour . All in all our experience with her was fantastic. I highly recommend her as your tour guide if you are visiting the city.
Nhung N.
Dear Brynie, Thank you so much for such wonderful review. This really made my day. It was my great honor to be your guide and show you an amazing Hanoi through sightseeings, hidden gems and best street food tastings. I am so glad that you had a beautiful time in HaLong Bay. I wish you all the best wishes and lots of love from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
$55/ per person
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