Walking Tours in Northern Vietnam

Admire the age-old art of Vietnamese puppetry at a water puppet show, followed by a 1-hour walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Skip the ticket lines with your pre-booked admission, then meet your professional guide after the show for a stroll through "˜36 Old Streets,' aka the Old Quarter. You'll gain a deeper understanding of local life with informative commentary about its traditional craft guilds.

Spend three hours strolling the French Quarter during a private excursion that includes major landmarks in the Vietnamese capital. Your walking tour takes in the charm of Hoan Kiem Lake and French colonial buildings such as the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel and Hanoi Opera House. View government buildings, the National Museum of Vietnamese History and Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution. You'll enjoy "˜pho' (beef noodle soup) and have time for a stop at a sidewalk cafe or for Trang Tien ice cream.

See local life on a small-group cyclo and walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter, aka 36 Old Streets. Stop by countless street-side shops, food stalls and family-owned eateries to sample regional specialties. You can relax while your cyclo driver does the pedaling on this ubiquitous form of transport. Select from several departure times for a 3.5-hour tour with personalized commentary from an informative guide.

Escape the city in favor of Vietnam's emerald countryside on a private walking tour of Muong Hoa Valley and Ban Ho village from Hanoi. Suitable for travelers with a moderate fitness level, this hiking tour takes you to the Muong Bo River and past terraces, hillsides, and rivers renowned for their beauty. Visit Ban Ho village, enjoy a hilltop lunch, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Be charmed by Hanoi's French Quarter on a private 3-hour walking tour of its cultural highlights. Set out on foot in the morning or afternoon, accompanied by a personal guide who details the architectural landmarks. Stroll to Hoan Kiem Lake and see the State Bank of Vietnam as well as prominent government buildings. Marvel at the French-colonial grandeur of the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel and Hanoi Opera House. View the National Museum of Vietnamese History and Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution, continuing along the shop-lined Trang Tien.