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Tour guide in Hanoi Leon L.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnamese, German, French, English, Cantonese
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 28, 2011
16.0
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I'm Leon L., your private tour guide in Hanoi
Guide #4309
My name is Leon, I used to live in Germany for 12 years before coming back to Viet Nam and becoming a tour guide in 2004. Thanks to the 12 years living in Germany, I have excellent communication skills in English, German and speak good French. However, this is not my main strength, as a hobby traveller, I used to travel all around Europe and now started my discovery journeys around Asia. Whenever I travel, I have only 1 wish, I wish to meet somebody who will regard me as a good friend and show me the places that a usual tourist won't be able to see. Understanding that point, I turned myself to that person here in Viet Nam for all other visitors. I usually say, when you contact me then you are my client, when we meet then we are still strangers, but when we go on the tour then I am a friend of yours. My private tours around Vietnam and unique Hanoi tours will show you things that you neither find on any travel map nor any guide books. Going on a private charter trip with me will make your trip unique, filled with unforgettable memories and enrich your experiences through the deep looks into the country. And all that is my promise to you! - Certificate in sustainable Tourism - Certificate in learning Vietnamese History and Culture - Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaf) 20/20 - Bachelor Degree in Business and Tourism Management (Phuong Dong University) - Bachelor Degree in Linguistics - Master Degree in Linguistic Science (University of Cambridge) - Awarded with "Best Tour guide" for 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 by Hapro Travel, Ami Tour, ViTour and Friends Travel Vietnam - I am not a driver, but I always arrange suitable cars with drivers, motorbikes, bicycles and pedicabs for the tours.
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77 reviews
- Deborah M.March 2026
Leon was a great guide and we really enjoyed learning about the history of Ha Noi and Viet Nam from Leon. I would highly recommend Leon for a guide.
- Anant D.November 2025
Leon was great. I looked through almost every tour option for Hanoi; I landed on Leon because of his interest in history. He did not disappoint. Leon was knowledgeable, engaging, and adaptable. He made it clear that the tour was ours, and that he would personalize it to whatever extent we wished. If I were to return, I would definitely do another tour with Leon. I...
- Victor W.May 2024
Leon was really nice person and he treated us more to his own family/friends instead of his guests. We traveled with my mum which is using wheelchair and we were worry about her accessibility there. Leon came out with his tailored tour which is wheelchair friendly. At the end my family was able to enjoy the beauty of Halong bay in the private junk, took the overnight...
Replied from Leon L.
Hi Victor, Thank you very much for your comments, it will encourage me to do follow my way of tour guiding. I, too, enjoyed the tour, and I am very happy to hear that your family liked it and I thank you and your family for regarding me as a friend and family member instead of a tour guide. If you plan to visit the northern part of Vietnam again, I hope you will give me...
- Anna B.May 2024
I only had one day for sightseeing in Hanoi as I was there on business and Leon's tour worked really well for me. It was good that it was flexible so I could choose what we did and Leon was knowledgeable about the city. I will contact Leon again when I am in Hanoi and would recommend him to friends. I will also use ToursByLocals again.
Replied from Leon L.
Hi Anna. Thank you, it was my pleasure to guide you through Hanoi. I hope we will stay in contact for the education program and look forward to welcome you soon again in Hanoi.