Your Perfect First Day in Hanoi: Streets, Stories & Local Tips
Start at St. Joseph Cathedral for a personalized 2-hour walk with local insight on streets, customs, and city flow.
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
2 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesTransport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Language:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
St. Joseph Cathedral, 1 P. Nhà Thờ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, VietnamCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
Your host plans a calm, two-hour introduction to Hanoi around your pace and questions with tips, local stories, and confidence for the days ahead.
Key Highlights:
- Tailored two-hour orientation built around your interests
- Start by St. Joseph Cathedral with a friendly welcome
- Learn how to move through Hanoi like a local
- Balance practical know-how with soft discovery
- Walk through markets or streets that fit your style
- End with personal suggestions for the rest of your trip
- A local-led start that turns arrival into ease
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Here’s what your experience could look like
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Meeting point
St. Joseph Cathedral, 1 P. Nhà Thờ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
What you’ll do
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FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.
