Hanoi Footprints (Free)

3 - 4 Hours

$0/Pax

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OVERVIEW

Not your average walking tour.
This free-flowing stroll takes you through the soul of Hanoi in under 3 hours—no entry fees, no boredom, no BS. It’s the stuff guidebooks can’t capture: buzzing sidewalks, bold flavors, hidden temples, and real street life. Come curious, leave with stories.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Cross the iconic Red Bridge at Hoan Kiem Lake
Explore the street-level chaos of the Old Quarter
Step inside a preserved Vietnamese Ancient House
Taste the OG egg coffee where it was invented
Discover hidden temples with 1,000+ years of history
Navigate the maze of Đồng Xuân Market like a local
All led by passionate local guides who know their streets

ITINERARY

Hoan Kiem Lake & Huc Bridge – Iconic red bridge and temple views
Old Quarter Streets – Dive into Hanoi’s daily rhythm and rich street life
Ancient House – Step back in time with preserved traditional architecture
Giảng Café or Dinh coffee – Sip the original egg coffee, born in 1946
Quan Đế Temple – Compact yet vibrant, packed with history
Bạch Mã Temple – One of Hanoi’s oldest, home to legendary roots
Đồng Xuân Market – Finish with the city’s loudest, liveliest shopping maze

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS
- Complimentary private guided tour
- Meet us at Rebel Rooster hostel or hotel pickup available within the Old Quarter
- No gratuities or additional fees are expected.

EXCLUSIONS
- Food and beverages will be needed.
- Entry tickets to Hanoi Ancient House may be required (20000 VND, approximately $0.78).
- Transportation costs should also be considered.

Need to Know

SCHEDULES

Start times: 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM
Availability: Daily
Note: Guests can choose their preferred start time.

DURATION
3 - 4 hours

NEED TO KNOW
Appropriate attire is required when visiting sacred sites such as pagodas and temples; tank tops and shorts above the knee are not permitted.

The guide will pick you up directly at your accommodation if it’s located within the Old Quarter area.
In some cases, guests may need to move to a nearby meeting point.
The hostel will inform you of the exact address and details before the tour.