Hanoi Waling City Tour
Take part in the Old Quarter walking tour, once renowned for its “36 guild streets,” where each corner holds hidden stories, legends, and lingering mysteries. Contrast this with a visit to the French Quarter, a strikingly different area known for its elegant buildings, distinctive architecture, and refined atmosphere. Together, these two neighborhoods offer a fascinating glimpse into Hanoi’s charm, blending the city's deep-rooted traditions with its colonial past, and providing a nostalgic and enriching perspective on Vietnam’s capital.
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Hanoi Waling City Tour
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What's included in Hanoi Waling City Tour
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Hanoi Old Quarter VietnamPass-by Only
09.00/14.00: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the walking tour to discover the charm of the Old & French Quarter.
Old Quarter
Kim Ngan Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam The Kim Ngân communal house is located on Hang Bac street in Hanoi's old quarter. It is one of three structures built for social gatherings and worship of a legendary figure revered as the inventor of all trades. During the Indochina conflict, the structure was used as a training center for nurses and troops, as well as a lecture hall for teaching Vietnamese Romanized script. From 1954 through 2009, a number of families lived there, but by 2009, the remaining 25 households had been relocated in an effort to restore the structure to a close approximation of its original design. The repair work was carried out by Hoan Kiem District specialists with technical support from Toulouse, France.
Hang Ma Street
Visit the wonderfully renovated Heritage House (also known as "Memorial House") to gain a better sense of the layout of tube-houses. A volunteer will generally accompany you through the many rooms and courtyards, pointing you to the magnificent carvings on the doors and balustrades, as well as specimens of traditional fine arts and handicrafts on display, like ceramics and silk paintings. A calligrapher can be practicing his craft in a corner, while a seamstress might be working on an embroidered painting. Some goods are for sale and could make a unique keepsake. (Please note that you have to cover the entrance fee for the guide also $1/p)
Inclusions
- Tour guide (available with English speaking local student)
- Entrance fees (if any)
- Personal expenses (foods, drinks).
- Tips for guides
- Entrance fees at Ngoc Son Temple
- Entrance fees at Heritage House
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No wheelchair accessible
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Number 23 Ma May street. Our guides will contact you through Whatsapp so please check your message.
