Yes — there is no ticket. Free walking tours are tip-based: you book a free spot (or just join), and at the end you give the guide what you think the tour was worth.
What is the best free walking tour in Hanoi?
The most reviewed one on GuruWalk is "Hanoi The Old Quarter Tour - Discover Hanoi’s Hidden Gems", rated 4.9 out of 5 by 3,685 walkers. 23 free tours run in Hanoi in all.
Are there free tours in Hanoi in other languages?
Yes — besides English, free tours here run in German, Spanish and French. Each tour below lists its languages.
Do I need to book a free walking tour in Hanoi?
Booking a free spot is the safe way: groups have a size limit and guides plan for the bookings.
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Where this comes from
GuruWalk · tours, ratings and times, week of Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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FreeTip-basedHanoi The Old Quarter Tour - Discover Hanoi’s Hidden Gems★★★★★ 4.9 · 3.7k reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00German, English, Spanish, FrenchGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedGetting lost in the Hanoi Old Quarter - Free Walking Tour★★★★★ 4.9 · 1.8k reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi Street Food Tour - One Bite at a Time★★★★★ 4.9 · 595 reviewsStarts 11:30, 17:30German, English, Spanish, FrenchGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi Street Food Tour: Small Group with Local Stories★★★★★ 4.8 · 534 reviewsStarts 18:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi Old Quarter tour SMALL GROUP: Local touch, Hidden charm★★★★★ 5.0 · 443 reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi: 7 Tasting Street Food Walking Tour and Train Street★★★★★ 4.5 · 376 reviewsStarts 18:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedThe MOST COMPLETE free walking tour of Hanoi Old Town★★★★★ 5.0 · 321 reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History★★★★★ 4.8 · 272 reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00German, English, Spanish, FrenchGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi Hidden Charms - Walking tour★★★★★ 4.9 · 260 reviewsStarts 14:00, 18:30EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi food tour in SMALL GROUP with local guide★★★★★ 5.0 · 225 reviewsStarts 17:45EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedHanoi Free Walking Tour – The Elegance of the French Quarter★★★★★ 4.7 · 203 reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00German, English, Spanish, FrenchGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree food tour in Hanoi★★★★★ 4.9 · 128 reviewsStarts 18:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free