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Best walking routes in Hanoi

18 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.9 scoreHills 0/107.4 kmBest Feb–Apr, Oct, Nov
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#1
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Hanoi in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

13 stops10.4 km3 h 45 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~4 h 50 min.

Inside: Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (~45 min) + Trấn Quốc Pagoda (~20 min). Estimates only.

10.4 kmdistance3 h 45 minwith stops13stops~4 h 50 minfull day+57 mgain
5.3 sights6.9 efficiency1.0 hills9.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 3 h 10 min insides+57 m climb along route
  1. Long Bien Bridge
  2. Dong Xuan Market
  3. Fujian Assembly Hall
  4. Turtle Tower
  5. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  6. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO (inside ~45 min)
  7. Temple of Literature
  8. Ba Ðình Square
  9. One Pillar Pagoda
  10. Ho Chi Minh Museum
  11. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  12. Presidential Palace of Vietnam
  13. Trấn Quốc Pagoda (inside ~20 min)
3–21 m

Photo: ViewpointLtn12345CC BY-SA 4.0

5.9/10
#2
Viewpoint

Old Town of Hanoi in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops4.7 km1 h 55 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+12 mgain
5.8 sights6.4 efficiency0.2 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 30 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Temple of Literature
  2. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO
  3. Ba Ðình Square
  4. One Pillar Pagoda
  5. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  6. Presidential Palace of Vietnam
  7. Quán Thánh Temple
  8. Trấn Quốc Pagoda
8–19 m

Photo: ViewpointLtn12345CC BY-SA 4.0

5.5/10
#3
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hanoi

Walking tour

11 stops9.9 km3 h 25 min

9.9 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops11stops+59 mgain
5.7 sights6.9 efficiency1.0 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 30 min insides+59 m climb along route
  1. Long Bien Bridge
  2. Dong Xuan Market
  3. Turtle Tower
  4. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  5. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO
  6. Temple of Literature
  7. Ba Ðình Square
  8. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  9. One Pillar Pagoda
  10. Presidential Palace of Vietnam
  11. Trấn Quốc Pagoda
3–21 m

Photo: ViewpointLtn12345CC BY-SA 4.0

4.7/10
#4
Viewpoint

One Hour in Hanoi: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops3.0 km1 h 10 min

3.0 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+14 mgain
4.3 sights6.6 efficiency0.2 hills5.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 1 h insides+14 m climb along route
  1. The Huc Bridge
  2. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  3. Turtle Tower
  4. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  5. Hanoi Opera House
11–21 m

Photo: ViewpointJohn RagaiCC BY 2.0

4.6/10
#5
Viewpoint

Hanoi Loop Walk from Temple of Literature

Loop

8 stops5.3 km2 h

5.3 kmdistance2 hwith stops8stops+16 mgain
2.8 sights7.4 efficiency0.3 hills8.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 2 h 50 min insides+16 m climb along route
  1. Temple of Literature
  2. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
  3. Lenin Park
  4. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO
  5. Vietnam War Memorial, Hanoi
  6. Kính Thiên Palace
  7. Cua Bac Church
  8. Quán Thánh Temple
8–18 m

Photo: ViewpointGrenouille vertCC BY-SA 3.0

4.5/10
#6
Viewpoint

Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi: Walking Route

DistrictCua Nam Ward

7 stops3.4 km1 h 30 min

3.4 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops7stops+5 mgain
2.1 sights7.4 efficiency0.1 hills9.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 3 h 25 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Palais d'Expositions
  2. Quán Sứ Pagoda
  3. Hỏa Lò Prison
  4. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  5. Ham Long Church
  6. Hanoi Opera House
  7. National Museum of Vietnamese History
9–19 m

Photo: ViewpointAlistair MorrengerPublic domain

4.3/10
#7
Viewpoint

Hanoi in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

9 stops7.5 km2 h 25 min

7.5 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops9stops+21 mgain
5.2 sights6.3 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 2 h 30 min insides+21 m climb along route
  1. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  2. The Huc Bridge
  3. Turtle Tower
  4. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  5. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO
  6. Kính Thiên Palace
  7. Ba Ðình Square
  8. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  9. Temple of Literature
8–19 m

Photo: ViewpointLtn12345CC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#8
Viewpoint

Monuments & Memorials of Hanoi

Monuments Memorials

5 stops5.4 km1 h 25 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops5stops+5 mgain
3.2 sights7.2 efficiency0.1 hills4.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+5 m climb along route
  1. Temple of Literature
  2. Vietnam War Memorial, Hanoi
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  4. Downed Aircraft Memorial
  5. Huu Tiep Lake
8–21 m

Photo: ViewpointThe original uploader was Chuoibk at English Wikipedia.CC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#9
Viewpoint

Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi: Walking Route

DistrictHoan Kiem Ward

11 stops4.5 km2 h 25 min

4.5 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+12 mgain
2.1 sights7.5 efficiency0.2 hills7.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  2. Turtle Tower
  3. Vietnam Museum of Revolution
  4. State Guest House
  5. Đại La
  6. Hoàn Kiếm Lake
  7. The Huc Bridge
  8. Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square
  9. Bach Ma temple
  10. Al-Noor Mosque
  11. Dong Xuan Market
11–21 m

Photo: Viewpoint"Lilli Ann"Public domain

4.0/10
#10
Viewpoint

Museums of Hanoi in 2 Hours

Museums

5 stops2.4 km55 min

2.4 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.5 sights6.2 efficiency0.0 hills6.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Hỏa Lò Prison
  2. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  3. Hanoi Opera House
  4. Vietnam Museum of Revolution
  5. National Museum of Vietnamese History
13–17 m

Photo: ViewpointxiquinhosilvaCC BY 2.0

3.9/10
#11
Viewpoint

Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi: Walking Route

DistrictBa Dinh Ward

11 stops6.5 km2 h 30 min

6.5 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+24 mgain
4.0 sights6.3 efficiency0.4 hills1.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 5 h insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Kính Thiên Palace
  2. Imperial Citadel of Thang LongUNESCO
  3. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
  4. Ba Ðình Square
  5. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  6. One Pillar Pagoda
  7. Ho Chi Minh Museum
  8. Presidential Palace Historical Site
  9. Presidential Palace of Vietnam
  10. Quán Thánh Temple
  11. Huu Tiep Lake
8–21 m

Photo: ViewpointNKSTTSSHNVNCC BY-SA 4.0

3.8/10
#12
Viewpoint

Hanoi Museum Walk

Museums

7 stops5.6 km1 h 50 min

5.6 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops7stops+6 mgain
2.3 sights7.2 efficiency0.1 hills4.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. B-52 Victory Museum
  2. Ho Chi Minh Museum
  3. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
  4. Hỏa Lò Prison
  5. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  6. Vietnam Museum of Revolution
  7. National Museum of Vietnamese History
9–19 m

Photo: ViewpointAaron from san francisco, United StatesCC BY-SA 2.0

3.6/10
#13
Viewpoint

Temples & Shrines of Hanoi Walk

Temples Shrines

8 stops10.1 km3 h 30 min

10.1 kmdistance3 h 30 minwith stops8stops+13 mgain
3.0 sights7.7 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Hai Bà Trưng Temple
  2. Quán Sứ Pagoda
  3. Bach Ma temple
  4. Ngọc Sơn Temple
  5. Temple of Literature
  6. One Pillar Pagoda
  7. Quán Thánh Temple
  8. Trấn Quốc Pagoda
8–20 m

Photo: ViewpointLtn12345CC BY-SA 4.0

3.5/10
#14
Viewpoint

Palaces of Hanoi Walk

Palaces

5 stops5.4 km1 h 35 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+17 mgain
1.9 sights7.1 efficiency0.3 hills4.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+17 m climb along route
  1. Presidential Palace Historical Site
  2. Presidential Palace of Vietnam
  3. Kính Thiên Palace
  4. Palais d'Expositions
  5. State Guest House
8–21 m

Photo: ViewpointJorge LáscarPublic domain

3.4/10
#15
Viewpoint

2 Days in Hanoi: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days47 stops27.9 km

14.3 kmdistance5 h 40 minwith stops23stops+19 mgain
2.0 sights7.2 efficiency0.3 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 15 min+ up to 5 h 10 min insides+19 m climb along route
  1. Palais d'Expositions
  2. Hanoi Train Street (South)
  3. Thống Nhất Park
  4. Hai Bà Trưng Temple
  5. Ham Long Church
  6. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
  7. Hanoi Opera House
  8. National Museum of Vietnamese History
  9. Vietnam Museum of Revolution
  10. State Guest House
  11. Đại La
  12. Lý Thái Tổ Statue & Park
  13. Turtle Tower
  14. Saint Joseph Cathedral
  15. Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square
  16. The Huc Bridge
  17. Canton Assembly Hall
  18. Bach Ma temple
  19. Fujian Assembly Hall
  20. Al-Noor Mosque
  21. Dong Xuan Market
  22. Chương Dương Bridge
  23. Long Bien Bridge
3–21 m

Photo: ViewpointPierre De HanscutterCC BY-SA 3.0

3.0/10
#16
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Hanoi in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops6.1 km2 h 20 min

6.1 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops8stops+0 mgain
0.8 sights7.8 efficiency0.0 hills2.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lenin Park
  3. Palais d'Expositions
  4. Thống Nhất Park
  5. Ham Long Church
  6. Đại La
  7. Hoàn Kiếm Lake
  8. Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square
10–17 m

Photo: ViewpointBem photography:CC BY 2.0

2.7/10
#17
Viewpoint

Hanoi Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops6.2 km2 h 5 min

6.2 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
0.7 sights7.9 efficiency0.0 hills2.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Hanoi Botanic Garden
  2. Lenin Park
  3. Thống Nhất Park
  4. Lý Thái Tổ Statue & Park
  5. Hoàn Kiếm Lake
10–24 m

Photo: ViewpointStephan Klage at de.wikipediaPublic domain

2.7/10
#18
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Hanoi: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

9 stops8.5 km2 h 50 min

8.5 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops9stops+13 mgain
0.8 sights7.4 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Kim Liên Shrine
  2. Thống Nhất Park
  3. Palais d'Expositions
  4. Đại La
  5. Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square
  6. Hanoi Train Street (North)
  7. Lenin Park
  8. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
  9. Huu Tiep Lake
7–20 m

Photo: ViewpointSmuconlaw.CC BY-SA 3.0

2.3/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Hanoi walking stats

From the 19 rated routes182 stops total48 unique places.

Most climbSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Hanoi+59 m along route
Most stops / kmHoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi: Walking Route2.4 stops per km
Least climbHidden Gems of Hanoi in 2 Hours+0 m along route
Most stairs2 Days in Hanoi: Walking Itinerary — Day 1~76 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest14.3 km2.4 km2 Days in Hanoi: Walking Itinerary — Day 1 / Museums of Hanoi in 2 Hours
Places on routes48unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Hanoi FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Hanoi in One Day: Walking Itinerary (10.4 km, 3 h 45 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Hanoi?
Feb–Apr, Oct, Nov are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Museums of Hanoi in 2 Hours2.4 km, walking 30 min.
One hour in Hanoi?
One Hour in Hanoi: A Short Walk: walking 40 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Hanoi in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 13 stops, ~3 h 45 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 4 h 50 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.