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City exploration game

Secrets of Hà Nội's Old Quarter: In Search of the Missing Scroll

3.8Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 113 min 3.9 km Hanoi App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Attention adventure seekers! Get ready for an experience you won't forget. Visit the most significant AND fascinating sites in the Old Quarter. 

Take in the rich history of ancient guilds, and marvel at hidden relics and scenes of the city. Grab your team and win!

This immersive city walk is your chance to take part in a story that will keep you on your toes, as you discover legends and uncover hidden gems. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this unreal journey! Start now!

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • You will: Discover Hà Nội's Old Quarter and unravel its mysterious history.

  • Explore the hidden corners and cafes that line the secret guilds.

  • Uncover the legends and spiritual significance of the iconic sites. Immerse yourself in exciting puzzles at every stage, together as a team.

  • Experience the fusion of French and Vietnamese architecture.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Hanoi

A · Start

4 P. Hàng Chiếu, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

B · Finish

2 P. Phan Chu Trinh, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Walk Vietnam.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Walk Vietnam

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN HANOI

Explore Hanoi through secrets of Hà Nội's Old Quarter

Secrets of Hà Nội's Old Quarter: In Search of the Missing Scroll is a Hanoi self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Secrets of Hà Nội's Old Quarter.

Old East Gate is the starting point and Hà Nội Opera House is the finish for this 3.9 km city route, which includes 14 challenges. The page specifically identifies St. Joseph's Cathedral - Nhà Thờ and Old East Gate - Ô Quan Chưởng along the experience. Practical fit: 3.9 km route; Typical duration: 113 minutes; 14 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.

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