Guide #74450
Hi, I’m Katie – your local guide based in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. As a certified tour guide with 9 years of hands-on experience, I’ve spent nearly a decade sharing the vibrant life, rich traditions, and hidden corners of Hanoi with travelers from around the world. Born and raised in this historic capital, I’m deeply connected to its rhythms — from the early morning bustle of wet markets to the quiet charm of ancient pagodas tucked away in side streets. My passion lies in offering authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences that go far beyond the tourist checklist. Whether it’s wandering through maze-like alleys in the Old Quarter, hopping on a motorbike to explore local neighborhoods, or enjoying a warm meal in a countryside village, I aim to help you discover the real Hanoi — the one locals live and breathe every day. I offer a variety of personalized tours, including: • Cultural & historical walks • Street food adventures • Countryside escapes • Motorbike city tours • Shore excursions for cruise travelers Beyond guiding, I love answering travel questions and helping guests plan meaningful trips across Vietnam — from visa tips and restaurant suggestions to local events and hidden spots. If you're looking for a friendly, experienced, and passionate Hanoi native to guide your journey, I’d be delighted to share my hometown with you. Let’s explore the real Hanoi — together.
Hanoi
Halong
Ninh Binh

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4 reviews
I enjoyed my 2 day tour with Katie. I saw a lot like city tour and Ha Long Bay. Katie also helped me get famous vietnamese coffee. Katie made sure my tour was smooth and hassle free. Thank you for giving me such a good experience of Hanoi ! Make me want to explore more time !
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Thanks a lot for such nice words, Terence! The feedback motivates me a lot to improve and try harder to give my clients better and better experience. Hope to have a chance to welcome you back to Hanoi in a near future!
Katie's was a great companion for the day for my wife and I. She took us off the beaten path and we got to see things the normal tour would have missed out on. I highly recommend Katie for this tour or any other.
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Ddearr Dewayne, thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to me. I’m very happy that you and your wife enjoyed exploring some of the hidden corners of the city with me. It was a real pleasure spending the day together, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share these experiences with you. Wishing you both many more wonderful travels ahead. Katie
A wonderful day with Katie. She was patient as we determined our itinerary so that it did not duplicate the sites my Vietnam tour would cover. We went to Bat Trang Ceramic village - a fascinating, old village, dedicated to making ceramics. We visited a nonprofit who teach deaf girls the skill of painting pottery. Then we tried to make our own pot and paint up vessel. In...
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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to me!! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed Bat Trang Ceramic Village and the cooking class. It was my pleasure to design this ititnerary for you and help make your day memorable. Thank you again for your trust and for taking time to share your experience. I wish you all the best in the...
Communication with Katie was prompt and easy. Unfortunately she was ill on the scheduled date, but she did arrange for a different guide who gave us a terrific tour based on Katie’s itinerary.
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Dear Donna, I was so happy that I could talk and build the Hanoi trip plan for you! It was really fun and I was so excited to welcome you in Hanoi. Unfortunately, I was sick and at the mean time, I tried to find the quickest way for your trip to happen without any interuption. I'm so sorry for this confusion but I hope you could still enjoyed the trip. Thank you so much...