Hanoi: Coffee, History & Architecture in the French Quarter
French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Discover the tumultuous contemporary history of Hanoi on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city under the French rule. Rather than a lecture, it will be more like a conversation!
Highlights
- Stroll through the past and present of the French Quarter of Hanoi
- Explore Hanoi’s history, architecture, and Vietnamese coffee
- See 15+ top sights in the Hanoi French Quarter
- Visit the local coffee shop in an old French villa
- Try the famous local ice cream
Description
*Note: We highly recommend choosing the morning tour to enjoy a more comfortable experience and avoid the daytime heat in Hanoi.
Join our Hanoi French Quarter Walking Experience to discover one of the most beautiful parts of the city. The historical area is the southern part of Hanoi and is full of culture and history that sets it apart from the rest of the city. The aim of the walk is to make you discover specific areas of Hanoi and provide in-depth information (history buffs welcome) in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Rather than a lecture, it will be more like a conversation!
We will start with an explanation of Vietnamese general history in a French villa coffee shop, accompanied by a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee. We will then give a brief overview of French influences in Hanoi, as well as the Vietnam War, featuring St. Joseph's Cathedral, Trang Tien Ice Cream, Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Post Office, Trang Tien Street, Hanoi Metropole Hotel, the very first university in French Indochina, and many more!
You will learn about how Vietnamese society changed under French rule, exploring the good and the bad of this period. Feel free to ask your guide plenty of questions!
Coffee and ice-cream are included.
Includes
- Enjoy an ice cream at the famous Trang Tien ice cream parlor. There is seating available, as well as a rest room where you can take a break
- A cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea in a secret French villa
- Free admission for people assisting guests with disabilities
- During the tour, there are famous photos available that visually represent historical events and help in better understanding the history
Excludes
Tips
Important Information
- This experience operates rain or shine
- I recommend checking the forecast one day before and bringing an umbrella or raincoat if needed
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
