π HANOI DUAL REALITY CITY TOUR β OLD SOUL, NEW VIBES
A city tour reimagined: 1 city β’ 2 realities β’ 10 unforgettable moments
Duration: 4.5 hours
Transport: Jeep / Vespa / Walking
Concept: Explore Hanoi through the contrast of Old Hanoi and Modern Hanoi happening side by side.
πΉ 1. HANOI IN 30 MINUTES β A TIME-TRAVEL INTRO (30 min)
Start your adventure with a sensory warm-up ride across the city:
β’ Cruise through Old Quarter β French Quarter β Modern Hanoi in 10 minutes
β’ Stop at a street art wall where your guide uses a special timeline map to explain how Hanoi transformed from the 11th century β French era β subsidy period β today
π Guests feel like theyβre watching a live documentary of Hanoiβs evolution.
πΉ 2. OLD QUARTER β BEHIND THE CURTAIN WALK (45 min)
Skip the typical tourist streets and step into the real Old Quarter:
β’ Enter a hidden heritage house behind a jewelry shop β meet the family living there for 5 generations
β’ Walk through the narrowest 1-meter alley
β’ See the former printing quarters where money used to be produced (from the outside)
β’ Taste authentic hot bΓ‘nh khΓΊc inside a tiny local lane
π This is the Old Quarter beyond postcards β private, authentic, intimate.
πΉ 3. THE SUBSIDY-ERA RIDE β HANOI 1980s (45 min)
Experience the city frozen in time:
β’ Old Soviet-style apartment blocks with βtiger cageβ balconies
β’ Local street markets, sidewalk sellers, and daily rhythms
β’ Traditional tea stall with the iconic blue plastic chairs
β’ Hear stories of ration coupons, old radios, and the lifestyle of the subsidy era
π A nostalgic and emotional glimpse into a Hanoi that still survives in quiet corners.
πΉ 4. SKYLINE VS OLD QUARTER β SECRET ROOFTOP VIEWPOINT (30 min)
Head to a hidden small rooftop known only by locals:
β’ Marvel at the perfect contrast: Old Quarter on the left, modern high-rises on the right
β’ Enjoy a discussion on βWhere is Hanoi heading?β β urban change, culture, and identity
β’ Sip a mini tasting set: lotus tea / sαΊ₯u drink / egg coffee
π An exclusive viewpoint not found in any city tour program.
πΉ 5. WEST LAKE & THE HIDDEN PAGODA (40 min)
Skip the crowded TrαΊ₯n Quα»c Pagoda and discover a serene, lesser-known spiritual space:
β’ Visit a small neighborhood pagoda
β’ Meet the caretaker or monk (if available)
β’ Learn about Hanoiβs spiritual beliefs, ancestor rituals, and local Buddhism
β’ Explore an ancient lakeside cemetery that preserves the memory of the original village
π A quiet, soulful moment in the middle of the city.
πΉ 6. THE URBAN EDGE β MODERN HANOI & TRENDY CULTURE (30 min)
Move into the modern districts to see Hanoiβs new identity:
β’ Trendy cafΓ©s and creative studios
β’ Street murals and community art projects
β’ Insight into Gen Z culture, modern lifestyle, and the cityβs creative movement
π Discover the new energy of Hanoi that most travelers never witness.
πΉ 7. SIGNATURE COFFEE & PHOTO SESSION (20 min)
β’ Enjoy Hanoiβs unique coffee culture (egg coffee, salt coffee, or coconut coffee)
β’ Capture professional-style photos with Jeep/Vespa, in alleys, and on rooftops
β’ Receive a digital photo album after the tour
π WHY THIS CITY TOUR IS TRULY UNIQUE
β Access to hidden places not open to the public
β Experiences curated through storytelling, culture, and real human connection
β Perfect balance between Old Hanoi and Modern Hanoi
β No overlap with standard city tours
β Ideal for creative travelers, photographers, culture lovers, and premium guests
