Day Tour | Hanoi Memoir of The 20TH Century

— GENERAL INFOMATION —

Tour: Half-day tour.

Tour duration: 08:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Meeting point: Frog Garden, Hanoi (Map).

Group size: 4–10 pax.

Itinerary: Please check here!

 

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE – 

Step back in time and uncover the architectural heritage of Hanoi on the Hanoi Memoir of the 20th Century Walking Tour.
This immersive experience takes you through the city’s historic streets, where elegant French colonial buildings continue to tell the story of Hanoi’s transformation during the 20th century. Led by a knowledgeable local expert, the tour offers a deeper understanding of the city's urban planning, architectural development, and cultural history. Begin your journey around the Frog Garden area and explore some of Hanoi’s most significant colonial-era landmarks Including the legendary Metropole Hotel, Tonkin Palace, the former Indochina Bank, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hanoi Post Office. Along the way, discover the Classical and Neoclassical architectural influences that helped shape the city's distinctive character. Continue to Trang Tien Street, where you'll take part in an engaging activity that highlights the evolution of French architecture in Hanoi. You'll also admire the grandeur of the Hanoi Opera House, one of the city's most iconic architectural treasures. The tour concludes with a relaxing stop at a café inside the Vietnam National History Museum, a remarkable example of Indochinese architecture. Here, you'll learn how French architectural concepts were adapted to Vietnam’s climate, geography, and local way of life.

 

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

8:30 AM: Exploring Classical & Neoclassical styles of French buildings in Hanoi, along with the city planning history while walking along the area and visit some construction such as Frog Garden, Metropole Hotel, Tonkin Palace, Indochine Bank, Sword lake and Hanoi post office. Explore the historical context of French colonial-era buildings in Hanoi and how these structures have transformed the landscape and culture of this city for both past and present.

 

9:45 AM: Arrive Trang Tien street and participate in a game exploring French architecture from the past to the present. Sightseeing the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House.

 

10:30 AM: Stop at a cafe inside Vietnam National History Museum – a masterpiece of Indochinese architectural style. Explaining the ideas and functions of the buildings; how French architecture adapted deeply to the lives of the people and the local geography.

 

11:30 AM: End of program.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Guided walking tour with a local expert/storyteller.
• One complimentary beverage.
• Entrance tickets and admission fees as specified in the itinerary.
• Interactive activities during the tour.

EXCLUDED:

• Gratuities (optional).
• Transportation to and from the meeting point.
• Additional food and beverages not mentioned in the program.
• Personal expenses.