Unlock the secrets of Hanoi on a half-day tour
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
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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
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
Mai M.
“Fabulous tour ”
Rose was the perfect tour guide. She was informative and so interesting. She organised a whole-day tour with taxi rides so that I didn’t overuse my broken ankle. She was kind and helpful at all times and I really enjoyed her company. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Rose if you want the best tour guide in Hanoi.
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Nhung N.
Hello Ms. Mai, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It was my great pleasure to be your guide and took you to the historical sights and explored local spots of Hanoi. Thank you so much for choosing me as your guide. I wish you and your husband a fabulous day. With my best regards, Rose Nhung
Miles M.
“An amazing day in Ninh Binh thank to Rose”
Rose was a phenomenal guide for our group of 4 as we explored Ninh Binh! She was great to work with as we customized the plan for the day so we could see all the sights we wanted to, and brought an incredibly positive energy throughout the day that made the tour feel truly personal. She really made an effort to speak with us each individually, get to know us, and call out facts that she thought we might personally find interesting. Her knowledge of the area was phenomenal and she gave wonderful context about the region, local life, and Vietnamese culture. Truly, you could not pick a better person to help you experience such a beautiful place.
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Nhung N.
Hello Miles and friends, Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy I had the chance to spend the day with you and share a little of my home, my culture, and the beauty of Ninh Binh with you. What made the day special for me was not only showing you around, but also getting to know each of you along the way. I’m truly grateful for the time we shared, and I hope you’ll take home wonderful memories of Ninh Binh and Vietnam. Wishing you all the best, and I hope our paths cross again someday! With warmest wishes, Rose Nhung
Peter S.
“wonderful day”
We had a fantastic day exploring Hanoi with our tour guide! Everything was exceptionally well organized, and she was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. She shared lots of interesting information and gave us a wonderful insight into the city and its culture. What we appreciated most was her flexibility and personal approach. She listened carefully to our wishes and adapted the itinerary whenever we wanted to make a change. We never felt that we had to follow a standard tourist program — the entire day was tailored to our interests, which made the experience truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Hanoi. We would absolutely love to come back and explore more with her again! Thank you for such a wonderful day!
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Nhung N.
Dear Peter, I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful review and kind words. It truly means so much to me! It was such a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the charm, culture, and everyday life of Hanoi. I’m especially happy that we had the chance to explore Hanoi beyond its busy streets, wandering through little alleys, discovering hidden corners, enjoying some of Hanoi’s unique coffees, and sharing delicious local dishes along the way. These simple moments, the stories we shared, and the little discoveries we made together are what make days like this so meaningful to me as a guide. I’m truly grateful that you enjoyed our time together, and I would love to welcome you back to Vietnam someday to discover more beautiful places and create more wonderful memories together. Until then, I wish you all the best, many happy adventures, and beautiful memories wherever your travels take you! With my best regards, Rose Nhung
$55/ per person
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