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Old Quarter, Hanoi

4.4
#1 of 289 in Historic Sites in Vietnam
Must see · Historic Walking Area · Neighborhood
Walk to the hum of local traffic and curious tourists in Old Quarter, the business district and downtown hub of Hanoi that dates back to the 13th century. Bearing the names of the businesses that once stood there, the quarter's narrow streets teem with cafes, bars, temples, shops, teahouses, and stalls selling French and Vietnamese foods. Watch a water puppet show, plant yourself at a sidewalk cafe to drink a local beer, or bargain with a smile at shops and street food stalls. Plan to see Old Quarter and other attractions that appeal to you using our Hanoi trip planner.
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Tours to Old Quarter

FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jadesails- Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise
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FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie
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FROM $22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour
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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Hanoi City Tour
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Street Food Tour & Water Puppet Show at Hanoi Old Quarter
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FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Small-Group Tour
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanoi Tasting Tour Includes Great Street Foods
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing And Rickshaw Tour
5.0
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
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FROM $9 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour Guide (half day)
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Bike Tour in the Countryside of Red River Island
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lotus Train from Hanoi to Hue
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  • By Star201080
    This is a magic place because everything can let you feel the magic of Hanoi but you must walk the Ta Hien street, it is crazy place full of music and great local bites...try the (khoai tay lac...  more »
  • By Toàn N
    Hanoi old quarter is very good place to have delicious foods. There are many delicious foods such as: Pho Bat Dan, Tao Pho, Caramen, nuggets, salted apricot, Braised fish, Squid cake. If have only...  more »
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  • By hadj ch
    You have almost everything Vietnamese to try here
  • By Abdelrahman Mehilba
    Mist amusing part about Hanoi. I spent 2 weeks there in 2018. Vibrant all day and alive till very late night. Amazing walk around the lake and variety of restaurants and street food and mix between foriegners and locals. If you are visiting Hanoi just find a stay in this part of the town.
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