Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour - Discover the Old Town
Experience the enchanting 36 old streets in half a day
Hoan Kiem Lake → Ngoc Son Temple → 36 old streets → Maia M Ancient House → Dong Xuan Market → Egg coffee → Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Tour code: HN-WALK-01
Overview
A half-day walking tour takes you to explore the historical heart of Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, the Old Quarter with 36 streets, Maia M House, Dong Xuan Market, enjoy egg coffee and water puppetry. Local guide, small group.
Hanoi is not only about wide boulevards, but also a miniature world hidden in the thousand-year-old Quarter. Our half-day walking tour will lead you through every street corner, every mossy roof to feel the slow rhythm of life, the historical stories, and the distinctive culinary flavors. With an experienced local guide, you are not just a spectator but also a storyteller, a taster, and an explorer.
Highlights
Walking exploration
Weave through small streets and narrow alleys, feel the authentic rhythm of life of the Old Quarter residents.
Historical sites
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge – symbols of Hanoi's thousand-year civilization.
Special cuisine
Enjoy bun cha, pho, and especially egg coffee – an unforgettable flavor of Hanoi.
Water puppetry
End the tour with a Thang Long water puppet show – a unique folk art.
Ancient houses & traditional market
Visit Maia M Ancient House, Dong Xuan Market – where the old charm is preserved in the heart of the city.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter in half a day
Lunch (if morning tour) / Afternoon (if afternoon tour): Stop at a famous restaurant in the Old Quarter to enjoy bun cha or pho (at your own cost). Then, continue to the traditional craft streets such as Hang Bac (silver), Hang Ma (votive paper), Hang Dong (copper), Hang Gai (silk), and Hang Thiec (tin) – each street has its own story.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Local guide (Vietnamese/English)
- Entrance ticket to Ngoc Son Temple
- Entrance ticket to Maia M Ancient House
- 01 Thang Long water puppet show ticket
- 01 egg coffee
- Drinking water on the way (1 bottle)
- Travel insurance throughout the tour
Not included
- Lunch (bun cha, pho) – paid by guests
- Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips for guide (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (meet at the meeting point)