OLD AND FRENCH QUARTER WALKING TOUR (HALF DAY)

walking tour through the old quarter
hoan kiem lake

INTRODUCTION

Old and French Quarter walking tour will help you not only to see the life of Vietnamese local peope in “36 guild streets” but also to discover the charm of this imprinted French architecture area:

  • Discover place which is famous with “36 guild streets”.
  • Wander along the old streets and get exciting experience.
  • Have a visit Hoan Kiem Lake area.
  • Explore unique, magnetic and charming French Quarter in Hanoi.

ITINERARY OF OLD AND FRENCH QUARTER WALKING TOUR

At 9:00 am or 2:00 pm, we will meet you at your hotel  or your place ,then start the walking tour to discover the Old and French Quarter.

Nowadays, the villages were turned to streets and many of them didn’t feature the business as it names anymore. But it’s worth your time to wander along the old streets and you surely gain many exciting experiences. Despite the damages that Vietnam War left in Hanoi; the Old Quarter still retained much of the original traits that interest tourists; especially those with architectural passion. These houses are neither tall buildings as people normally see in cities nor stilt houses on lines of poles; which were popular in Vietnam’s mountainous regions these days. They are also called “tubular houses” which are short and narrow but have great length. Here are the streets: Hang dau, Hang giay, Dong xuan; O quan truong, Hang chieu, Hang ma, Lo ren, Hang thiec, Hang non, Hang can, Hang be….

After walking around and enjoy some interesting places in the Old Quarter. You will be guided to Hoan Kiem Lake area where you can have a visit to Ngoc Son temple ; then start to explore the French Quarter. Although the French colonial period ended a long time ago; much of French arts and Deco style are still imprinted in this quarter creating a unique; magnetic and charming Hanoi with its elegance and nobility. You can see the boulevards with beautiful buildings: Opera house, History museum, Sofitel metropole hotel, University of science….

The tour will finish around 12.30 or 5.30 pm. Thank you so much for your travel with us.

TOUR SERVICE INCLUDE

  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees as mentioned
  • A drink ( water, tea or coffee)

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