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
Howard P.
“Fantastic Private Tour of Hanoi with Rose – A Memorable Day Despite the Heat”
I had the pleasure of taking a private tour of Hanoi on June 15, guided by the wonderful Rose. Despite the intense summer heat, Rose made the day incredibly engaging, informative, and enjoyable. Her deep knowledge of Hanoi’s history and culture, paired with a warm and personable approach, made this a highlight of my visit to Vietnam. We covered many of Hanoi’s most iconic and meaningful sites: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residence, the serene Temple of Literature, the insightful Museum of Ethnology, and the moving Hoa Lo Prison Museum (“Hanoi Hilton”). Rose also guided me through the vibrant Old Quarter and the peaceful grounds of Tran Quoc Pagoda. One unforgettable moment was sitting just steps away from the tracks on Hanoi Train Street (Kham Thien) as the train rushed by—a thrilling experience! We also strolled along the old railroad bridge over the Hong River near Dong Xuan Market, offering a unique perspective of the city. Throughout the day, Rose ensured we stayed refreshed with classic Hanoi culinary experiences: Banh Mi, Bun Cha (famously known as “Obama noodles”), sticky green rice with ice cream, and the original egg coffee shop—all delicious and perfectly timed. This tour struck the perfect balance between must-see landmarks, hidden gems, and local flavors. I highly recommend Rose to anyone looking for a thoughtful and well-paced introduction to Hanoi.
Gim Y.
“Great experience and worth every moment”
All of us thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Rose who provided much insight into Vietnamese food, culture and history. Rose is genuinely a great tour guide and chef. We have no hesitation in recommending her to our friends.
Nhung N.
Dear Gim and family, I would like to thank you so much for such wonderful review. It was my great honor to welcome you and family to my house with hands-on cooking class. I am so glad that you loved all the food we cooked from spring roll, banana blossom salad to Obama noodles. I wish you a safe and sound flight home. With my warmest regards from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
David K.
“Full day tour with Rose in Hanoi”
What a fantastic day with Rose, seeing the sites of Hanoi. We were picked up promptly in a clean, and very comfortable van with a friendly and excellent driver. We had already been in close contact with Rose to organise which sites to visit in the city of Hanoi. She was very time efficient, however we did not feel rushed at all. We visited Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature, Train Street, street food in the Old Quarter, remnants of the B52 Bomber, some hidden alleyways and went to the famous Cafe Giang for our much anticipated, authentic Egg coffee experience !! We had an amazing lunch at Cha Ca Thang Long - so delicious and it is the best food we have eaten in Vietnam so far ! Rose is a highly experienced and professional tour guide of 15 years. Her excellent English made the day so enjoyable and memorable. Her knowledge of history, politics, culture and food is very impressive. She patiently answered all our questions and was interested in our background too. Her sense of humour made the day even more fun. She guided us across the incredibly busy roads and made us feel very comfortable at all times. We highly recommend yRose as a private tour guide for any area of Vietnam !
Nhung N.
Dear David, I would like to thank you so much for such glowing review. This really made my day. Thank you so much for picking me as your guide for Hanoi city tour - train street and street food tour. I am so glad to manage to take you to train street (in much less toursity area) and the original egg coffee from 1946. I am so glad that you LOVED Hanoi grilled fish. As a local guide who love history, culture and cuisine, I always want to show the must and hidden gems to my clients. Thank you so much for enjoying the tour with me. Your appreciation is well noted with gratitude. With my best regards, Rose Nhung
$55/ per person
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