HIGHLIGHT & HIDDEN GEMS WITH LOCALS: BEST OF HANOI PRIVATE TOUR

Intinerary

Overview
The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse in this ancient city’s rich culture with a dedicated private guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

• Discover the highways and byways of old Hanoi with a private guide
• Visit off-the-path gems like an ancient book store and a secret temple
• Sip an egg coffee in a traditional café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake
• Learn about Vietnamese culture and history from your private guide What's Included

What's Included

• Private Tour
• Local Guide
• 1 local drink/tasting
• Tickets for Hoa Lo prison included

What's Uncluded

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Extra Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Đồng Xuân Market
Chợ Đồng Xuân, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Left of the main entrance of the Dong Xuan market, at the memorial statue
End point
Hoa Lo Prison
Relic 1 P. Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam 
The host will leave you to further explore the prison or help you get back to your hotel

What To Expect
1. Dong Xuan Market
Meet your local guide at Dong Xuan Market and have a look around it
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2. Bach Ma Temple
Head into the centres oldest temple with a famous statue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3. Ta Hien Street
See the Old Quarters most famous street and what makes it so popular
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4. Hang Bac Temple
Without even realising you will find yourself in a hidden temple that even locals don’t know about
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5. Hoan Kiem District Library Visit the old bookstore in Hanoi
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6. Ngoc Son Temple
Go into Ngoc Son Temple otherwise known as ‘turtle temple’ - find out why!
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7. St. Joseph's Cathedral
See Hanoi’s only Cathedral and get a look inside and admire the old architecture
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8. Hoa Lo Prison
Finish off the tour at the old French prison and gain understanding of Hanois tragic past. The host will leave you to further explore the prison or help you get back to your hotel
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Private tour: only you & your local guide CO2
• Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
• Most travelers can participate
• Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.