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Old Quarter Food Walking Tour
Hoan Kiem Lake - Trade streets - Old Quarter lanes
Walk the 36 streets with a local and learn why each one is named after a trade.
Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh · Sapa
Private and group tours in Hanoi, led by locals
From a three-hour walk through the Old Quarter to a week across the north. Pick a tour, read the full programme and book in minutes.
- 18 tours and packages
- Local English-speaking guides
- Free custom itinerary
Top-picked tours
Start with our most popular
The tours travellers ask for most, from the Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay.
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Hanoi Foods & Train Street Tour
Old Quarter - Street stalls - Dessert and coffee
Eat your way across the Old Quarter at family-run stalls chosen by your guide.
Traveller choice
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
A day among the limestone islands, with lunch on board.
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Private Hanoi Day Tour
Your route, your pace
A full day designed around what you want to see, with your own guide and car.
Recommended
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Hanoi, Ha Long and Ninh Binh
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
The classic northern triangle: city, bay and countryside.
Ways to travel
Group, private or fully planned
Group tours
Shared days, friendly prices
Fixed departures with other travellers. The easiest way to see the main sights and meet people along the way.
- Best for
- Solo travellers, couples, budget
- Duration
- 2 hours to 1 day
Private tours
Your guide, your schedule
Only your family or friends, with a private guide and vehicle. Start when you like and stay longer where you love it.
- Best for
- Families, small groups, special occasions
- Duration
- 3 hours to 1 day
Package tours
Multi-day, all arranged
Hotels, transfers, tours and guides planned together, from a long weekend in Hanoi to a week across the north.
- Best for
- First visits, easy planning
- Duration
- 2 to 7 days
Top pick
Old Quarter Walking Tour
Hoan Kiem Lake - Trade streets - Old Quarter lanes
Walk the 36 streets with a local and learn why each one is named after a trade.
Best seller
Hanoi Street Food Tour
Old Quarter - Street stalls - Dessert and coffee
Eat your way across the Old Quarter at family-run stalls chosen by your guide.
Hanoi City Highlights
Ba Dinh - One Pillar Pagoda - Temple of Literature
The essential Hanoi sights in one relaxed half day.
Train Street and Egg Coffee
Old Quarter - Railway lane - Cafe
See the narrow railway lane where the city lives beside the tracks.
Traveller choice
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
A day among the limestone islands, with lunch on board.
Ninh Binh Day Trip
Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Hanoi
Rivers, caves and karst peaks, called Ha Long Bay on land.
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip
Hanoi - My Duc - Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi
A boat ride along the Yen Stream to the pagoda complex in the limestone hills.
Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Visit
Local market - Cooking studio
Shop for ingredients, then cook and eat a northern Vietnamese meal.
Bat Trang Pottery Village
Hanoi - Bat Trang - Hanoi
Visit a village of ceramic workshops and shape your own clay.
Water Puppet Show and Evening Walk
Hoan Kiem Lake - Theatre - Old Quarter
A traditional Vietnamese water puppet show with a stroll by the lake.
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Private Hanoi Day Tour
Your route, your pace
A full day designed around what you want to see, with your own guide and car.
Private Evening Food Tour
Old Quarter by foot or cyclo
An after-dark tasting route for your group only.
Private Ninh Binh or Ha Long Trip
Hanoi - your choice - Hanoi
Your own car and guide to either destination, leaving when you like.
Recommended
Best seller
Hanoi, Ha Long and Ninh Binh
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
The classic northern triangle: city, bay and countryside.
Northern Vietnam Classic
Hanoi - Sapa - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Mountains, terraces, bay and capital in one week.
Traveller choice
Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Sleep on the bay among the limestone islands.
Why Hanoi Elegance Travel
Travel that feels easy
1
Local guides
Guides who live in Hanoi and know the lanes, the stalls and the stories behind them.
2
Full programmes
Every tour shows a stop-by-stop programme and what is included before you book.
3
Flexible plans
Private tours and packages can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.
4
Small groups
Group tours stay small enough to talk to your guide and move through narrow lanes.
5
Clear inclusions
You see what is included and what is not, so there are no surprises on the day.
6
Real people
Send a request and hear back from a person about availability and payment.
How it works
Four steps to your trip
01
Choose
Browse the tours and read the full programme.
02
Request
Send your date and group size. It takes two minutes.
03
Confirm
We reply with availability, the final price and payment options.
04
Travel
Meet your guide and enjoy Hanoi.
Must-see
Places and tastes you will meet
Hoan Kiem Lake
The heart of the old city, with the Turtle Tower, The Huc Bridge and an evening walking street.
Temple of Literature
Vietnam's first national university, founded in 1070, with quiet courtyards and stone steles.
The Old Quarter
Narrow trade streets, tube houses, markets and some of the best food in the city.
Train Street
A railway lane lined with homes and cafes, popular for coffee and photos.
Street food
Pho, bun cha, banh mi and egg coffee, best eaten at the stalls where locals queue.
Day trips
Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay and Sapa are all reachable from Hanoi.
Travel tips
Before you go
Best time
Hanoi has four seasons.
- October to April is the most comfortable time: autumn is mild and clear, winter can be cool and damp.
- May to September is hot, humid and rainy; early starts and indoor breaks help.
- Ha Long Bay can be misty in late winter; Sapa is cooler year-round.
Getting around
Walk the centre, ride for the rest.
- The Old Quarter is best on foot.
- For longer trips use a taxi or ride-hailing app and confirm the fare first.
- To cross a busy street, walk slowly and steadily; riders will go around you.
What to wear
Light, comfortable, respectful.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples and pagodas.
- Bring a light rain jacket from spring to autumn and layers in winter.
Money
Cash and cards both work.
- The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND).
- Hotels and larger restaurants take cards; street stalls usually want cash.
- Carry small notes for stalls, taxis and tips.
Booking and contact
Reserve your tour
Choose a tour, a date and your group size. We confirm availability and payment details by email or WhatsApp. Want something different? Tell us in the notes and we will build it for you.
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