Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter
ID: GYG547323-943877
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the tumultuous contemporary history of Hanoi on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city under the French rule. Rather than a lecture, it will be more like a conversation!
Join our Hanoi French Quarter Walking Experience to discover one of the most beautiful parts of the city. The historical area is the southern part of Hanoi and is full of culture and history that sets it apart from the rest of the city. The aim of the walk is to make you discover specific areas of Hanoi and provide in-depth information (history buffs welcome) in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Rather than a lecture, it will be more like a conversation!
We will start with an explanation of Vietnamese general history in a French villa coffee shop, accompanied by a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee. We will then give a brief overview of French influences in Hanoi, as well as the Vietnam War, featuring St. Joseph's Cathedral, Trang Tien Ice Cream, Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Post Office, Trang Tien Street, Hanoi Metropole Hotel, the very first university in French Indochina, and many more!
You will learn about how Vietnamese society changed under French rule, exploring the good and the bad of this period. Feel free to ask your guide plenty of questions!
Coffee and ice-cream are included.
Highlights
- Stroll through the past and present of the French Quarter of Hanoi
- The history combines with awesome architectural features and Vietnamese coffee
- See 15+ Top Sights in the Hanoi French Quarter
- Visit the local coffee shop in an Old French villa
- Try the famous local ice cream
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This experience operates rain or shine, I recommend you to check the forecast one day before and bring an umbrella or raincoat if applies.
The host will be waiting at the meeting point, 6 Au Trieu street (right next to the St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
