TravelPuzzle
Run by a local guide · Joyful Adventures
Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.
Join us to discover the stunning French Quarter! Explore its rich history and beautiful colonial architecture, and learn about the Vietnamese struggle for independence. Experience this captivating blend of culture and heritage. Don’t miss out!
187 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience
Nam
Nam was a great guide! He took us around Hanoi’s French Quarter this afternoon and showed us so many interesting places, including a very old French home with a tree growing right through it ... and a cool little coffee shop hidden inside. He also pointed out the bullet holes in the gate around the Presidential Palace, a reminder of the French trying to retake it from the Vietnamese. All in all, this was the best tour we’ve been on in Hanoi. Highly recommend Nam!
Ty Schmirler · October 2026
Best way to learn about Hanoi!
Thu (Lisa) was fantastic! She was so sweet, so knowledgeable, and took me all around sharing history of the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Definitely a must do if you’re in Vietnam!
Olivia Thomas · October 2026
An unforgettable way to experience Hanoi’s history!
What started with a cancelled walking tour due to a miscommunication turned into one of our most memorable experiences in Hanoi. Lisa and Van of Joyful Adventures went out of their way to arrange a makeup tour, combining the Old Quarter and French Quarter into a customised experience for us. Van was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, passionate and clearly deeply connected to her country's history. She covered all the essential sights, but what made the tour special was the little extras: delicious Vietnamese donuts, wandering through hidden alleyways, and exploring an ancient French villa, which was a real highlight for us. We ended at Hoa Lo Prison — haunting and powerful, but also a testament to the resilience of the Vietnamese people. The tour ultimately became 4.5 hours of fascinating stories, history and insights into Vietnamese culture and mentality. Van spared no effort and we were so grateful for everything she shared. Highly recommended if you want to 'experience' Hanoi's history rather than simply read about it!
Veronica Loke · October 2026
Julia is the Perfect Tour Guide
I did a lot of free walk tour recently in different countries and i would say that it was the best i had !!! It was like i new her for a long Time and she was telling me stories … she have us a lot of recommandations as well ..we visited French Quarter together, highly recommended
Audrey LECOLLE-JOUANNAUD · September 2026
Great tour, great guide
Our tour with Nam was perfect!
Doris Dörflinger · August 2026
Everything was perfect
The perfect tour to get to know some culture and history of Vietnam Van is the perfect guide with her calm persona. recommended for everyone
Jan Martin Lange · August 2026
How does a free tour work?
Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.
Free tour
★ 5.0 · 188 reviews
