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Always private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
Our locals will give you the best experiences that Hanoi has to offer
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
As the promise of a new day dawns upon us, the question arises - how best to uncover the treasures of Hanoi? Look no further than the expertise of local guides. Amidst the myriad things to do, a guided tour led by those who call Hanoi home offers an unrivaled experience.
While guidebooks provide insights, a local's perspective unveils hidden gems and tales that breathe life into the streets. From historical anecdotes to culinary delights, local guides curate authentic experiences tailored to your interests. Beyond mainstream attractions, they lead you to charming cafes, serene alleys, and the pulse of the city.
With a private tour, your adventure unfolds at your pace. No bustling crowds, no missed opportunities. Solo explorers, couples, or families - all can relish Hanoi through the eyes of a local. As the sun sets on today, let a local-led tour illuminate your tomorrow, revealing the heart and soul of Hanoi unlike ever before.
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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
"It was a great introduction to Vietnam, during our first days in the country, on the culture, habits, history and spirituality. Ngoc made sure it was interesting for both us and the kids. We really enjoyed the tour and her stories. Ngoc was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable, which all made the tour a great experience!"
"Wow. Thank you Jenny, for showing us these great parts of Hanoi. You are truly a great and super friendly tour guide. We loved the trip together with you. The best thing to do especially at the beginning of our stay in Hanoi. Dear Jenny, you are the best! "
" We had the most fantastic tour with Trang. It was definitely "Off the beaten track". Trang was an amazing host and we learned so much from her. She explained things well and interacted with us in a very personal way. She gave us recommendations for things and it was just a. All round amazing and WOW experienced. We would highly recommend Trang. Thank you so much"
"We had an amazing few hours with Loan. I asked for a real local experience ans was not disappointed. Finding out how local people live and make their living was awesome. We went to places I would not have gone myself. If you want an authentic experience you will get that with Loan. Thank you"
"Our family of four with two kids (14 and 10) had a great time with Anh in Hanoi, would definitely recommend! She contacted us in advance to make sure the meet up went smoothly and to ensure we didn’t have any dietary restrictions or had too weird or spicy food for the kids. We explored several stops around old town and everything was delicious. Anh speaks great english and is very funny and social. Book her the next time you’re in Hanoi."
"Loan was amazing ! We really enjoyed it. Very patiënt with us and super knowledgeable about Hanoi "
"Had such wonderful morning with Lien who took us on a walking tour of Hanoi. She was so accommodating, happy to meet us at our hotel at 7.30 before the days heat. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the city as well as being super friendly and with excellent English. We loved the experience and could not recommend her more highly. It’s was a fantastic way to learn more about the culture and history of this fascinating city. "
"This was our second tour with Quynh Anh (Anne to us), after a food tour the day before — and she was just as good the second time around. A word on logistics first: she was very responsive when we contacted her through the Withlocals app, got back to us quickly, and coordinating everything was completely seamless. Her English is also fantastic. The city tour itself covered a nice range of Hanoi. We visited the beautifully restored Cantonese Assembly Hall on Hang Buom — built by Chinese merchants 400 years ago — a museum showing how houses in Hanoi were built over time, and Dong Xuan Market, the big two-storey market in the Old Quarter, which is quite something to wander through. We finished with a stop at a coffee house for a classic sweet Vietnamese coffee, which rounded things off nicely. As with the food tour, Anne struck the right balance — knowledgeable, easygoing, and great with the kids. Two-for-two. Highly recommended."
" This food tour was the first of two experiences we did with Quynh Anh (we just called her Anne, which she was happy with). We met around 6pm near the lake in central Hanoi, and over the next three hours or so she took us to four or five different places, each with a different cuisine — banh mi among them. Again and again these were spots we'd never have found on our own: unnamed restaurants down back alleys that don't show up in any guidebook. The finish was the most memorable part. Thanks to Anne, we ended up at a place right on Train Street with front-row seats for the train coming through — and the kids were delighted watching it pass within a few inches of the storefronts of all the bars along the track. She even had us put a beer bottle cap on the rail, then we picked it up flattened afterwards as a little souvenir of the visit. A really cool touch. A great evening all round — so good, in fact, that we booked Anne again for a second experience. Highly recommended."
"We truly could not have picked a better person to introduce us to the magic of Hanoi!! Ruby was really fun, energetic, extremely knowledgeable and proud of her amazing city and heritage. It felt more like we were exploring the city with our best friend who took us to all of her favourite places and told us stories we will not forget. Thank you Ruby for a great welcome to your city, we miss Hanoi so much already and we promise to see you again!! "