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Old Quarter, Hanoi

4.5

#1 of 295 in Historic Sites in Vietnam

Must see · Historic Walking Area · Neighborhood

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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 $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $23 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $5 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanoi City Half or A Day Tour (Food/Sightseeing/Cutural) Hanoi City Half or A Day Tour (Food/Sightseeing/Cutural)

4.8

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $5 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Street Food Hanoi Like a Local(vegan/vegeratian/customized tour) Private Street Food Hanoi Like a Local(vegan/vegeratian/customized tour)

4.9

Duration: 3 to 7 hours

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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR DELUXE Halong Bay Full Day Tour From Hanoi - Daily Operated 2022-2023 DELUXE Halong Bay Full Day Tour From Hanoi - Daily Operated 2022-2023

4.6

Duration: 10 to 12 hours

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FROM $149 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2D/1N - All Inclusive on Halong Bay Cruises from Hanoi with many GREAT options 2D/1N - All Inclusive on Halong Bay Cruises from Hanoi with many GREAT options

4.7

Duration: 2 days

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FROM $5 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Hanoi Old Quater Walking - Sightseeing Tour (Cyclo/Food) Private Hanoi Old Quater Walking - Sightseeing Tour (Cyclo/Food)

4.6

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride

4.5

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tailored on request Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tailored on request

4.8

Duration: 9 to 10 hours

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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Bike Tour in the Countryside of Red River Island Guided Bike Tour in the Countryside of Red River Island

4.9

Duration: 3 hours

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4.7

By wta2023

Noodle soup with beef Ly Quocsu str are the best food if you find any palace for noodle soup in Old Quater. Hanoi is a peace city in Vietnam. Good palace in southest Asia

Noodle soup with beef Ly Quocsu str are the best food if you find any palace for noodle soup in Old Quater. Hanoi is a peace city in Vietnam. Good palace in southest Asia more »
By albul

Sidewalks practically don't exist, since they are turned into motorbike parking lots, barber shops, restaurants, shops... Motorbikes everywhere (but they won't run you over, don't worry!) very nosy...

Sidewalks practically don't exist, since they are turned into motorbike parking lots, barber shops, restaurants, shops... Motorbikes everywhere (but they won't run you over, don't worry!) very nosy... more »

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By Sweta Padhi

The old quarter area is the best place to stay during your trip to Hanoi as it is an absolutely perfect mix of shop+food+stay hub. You cannot get bored of this place at all. We stayed here for 3 days and had new things to do every single day. The shops sell all kinds of knockoffs and if you are good at bargaining, you are in for a treat!😁 As vegetarians, we had no problems finding food here as there are tons of vegetarian options to explore here!🥰🥰🥰 Highly recommend the small Pho Chay and Bun Chay stall in a narrow alley way beside Bubbles Banh mi store. They are open from 7 to 11am only. Do not miss this place as they serve the best vegetarian noodle soup for just 20000dong!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 absolutely delicious!

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By Mac Prichard

Life never slows down in the Old Quarter. The streets, sidewalks, markets and restaurants are full of people and things to do and see. And if you can cross a street safely here, (and you can with care and confidence), you can do it anywhere.

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