Temple of Literature and Train Street: Rails to the Academy
70 min · 2.3 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Hanoi. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 55 to 70 minutes and 1.6 to 2.3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Hanoi
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Citadel and Ba Dinh: One Axis, Four Eras | 55 min | 1.6 km | 11 |
| Temple of Literature and Train Street: Rails to the Academy | 70 min | 2.3 km | 11 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Van Lake: First in the Plan
- Imperial Citadel and Ba Dinh: One Axis, Four Eras: From the Flag Tower of 1812 past the Imperial Citadel's visitors' entrance and up Dien Bien Phu Street to Ba Dinh Square, along the square's edge facing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then past the 18 Hoang Dieu excavation and up Hoang Dieu to Cua Bac Church and the shell-scarred North Gate, all from public sidewalks.
- Temple of Literature and Train Street: Rails to the Academy: From Phung Hung's railway arches south along the line on the old citadel's east edge, to Train Street's two public level crossings, Le Duan and the tracks of Hanoi Station, then west past the scholars' street names to the Temple of Literature's wall and Great Portico, ending opposite Van Lake, all from public sidewalks.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Hanoi is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Hanoi?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Hanoi: Imperial Citadel and Ba Dinh: One Axis, Four Eras and Temple of Literature and Train Street: Rails to the Academy. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Hanoi cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Hanoi history tours?
- About 55 to 70 minutes, covering 1.6 to 2.3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Temple of Literature and Train Street: Rails to the Academy
70 min · 2.3 km · easy
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