Experience Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi with Withlocals

"This tour was amazing. Trang Chu was very informative and gave us an indepth view of Hanoi from a different perspective. She spoke very clear English. "

"Had a tremendous walk with Ruby who guided us through the markets and streets which she knew in great detail. We had many conversations with stall owners and this gave us a wonderful overview of life in Hanoi. Many thanks Ruby. It was great."

"This tour was exactly what we hoped. We travelled by inexpensive taxi and met Trang in a district of Hanoi which was entirely local and foreign faces were a curiosity, especially to children! We were taken around an ancient pagoda, markets, parks and residential areas - inside buildings and areas we would not have gone ordinarily. Trang was an excellent guide, talking about Hanoi life and answering questions. 10/10 recommended."

"Loved to walk around and talk with you! Thank you so much for for twlling us about Hanoi life."

"I really enjoyed this tour with Trang. It was refreshing to experience a side of Hanoi far away from the usual tourist routes and to learn so much about everyday local life. Trang was a wonderful guide and storyteller, sharing personal insights and local perspectives that made Nghia Tan feel authentic and alive. The tour felt thoughtful, relaxed, and genuinely off the beaten path — exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommended if you want more than just the surface of the city."

"Trang is patient, kind and SO knowledgeable. She's warm, open and honest. We really appreciated spending the afternoon with her outside of the tourist chaos. It's very important for us when we travel to connect with people who feel like old friends ☺️. Trang showed us a local market, explained housing history and community structures as well everyday things like schools, jobs, parks and the inner workings of a pagoda, rituals and beliefs. We stopped for food and she explained the different dishes (typical things you don't find in Vietnamese restaurants or stores in "the west"). She even did an extensive offering ceremony with us and waited with us til our cab arrived. Having this kind of context will change the way you see Hanoi, and Vietnam. I can't thank you enough Trang! 🙏🏾"

"This tour was great, it was nice to get away from the centre of Hanoi and into a local environment. We visited some great markets and tried local dishes and drinks, Ruby is very knowledgeable and passionate about the tour and made me feel like an old friend. I would recommend this tour to anyone. "

"We were very impressed with our guide Trang who met us at our hotel and travelled with us out into the suburbs of Hanoi, where we wandered the wonderful food and produce markets and then visited apartments where everyday Vietnamese people live. This was very illuminating and something not many visitors to Vietnam experience. Trang gave us so much valuable information about local life in a relaxed manner. We enjoyed tea at a very special tea shop in a peaceful street and by chance were invited to meet a master calligrapher and try our hand at this ancient classic art. This was unexpected and a very moving experience. We highly recommend Trang who is a very knowledgeable guide. Sue and Andy "

"Ruby was a fantastic guide. Her English is excellent and she took me to a very local market, I was the only traveller there and it felt like a very authentic experience. She was full of information about living in Hanoi. "

"We had a lot of fun with Toan. It felt like hanging out and exploring the outskirts of Hanoi with an old friend. He was full of information and great discussion. Our time together will be a lasting memory and one I reflect on fondly😊"