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Hanoi Private Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Local Life
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93 Ratings
Hanoi
Explore Hanoi’s rich culture: visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street, and Dong Xuan Market on a private half-day tour.
Explore Hanoi’s rich culture: visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street, and Dong Xuan Market on a private half-day tour.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chua Tran Quoc - Located on a small island in the middle of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, dating back over 1,500 years. Explore the peaceful surroundings and learn about the history and significance of this ancient site.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Drive by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body…
- Chua Tran Quoc - Located on a small island in the middle of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, dating back over 1,500 years. Explore the peaceful surroundings and learn about the history and significance of this ancient site.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Drive by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh lies. While the Mausoleum is closed for visitation today, you’ll have a chance to see the impressive exterior and hear stories about Ho Chi Minh’s life and legacy.
- Dong Xuan Market - Explore Hanoi’s largest indoor market, where you can find everything from fresh produce and local delicacies to clothing and souvenirs. Take your time to shop and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling market.
- Hanoi Opera House - Admire the grand exterior of the Opera House, inspired by the Palais Garnier in Paris. Your guide will share insights into its cultural importance, history, and role in modern-day performances. If time permits and schedules align, you may even have the option to see inside or attend a performance.
- Long Bien Bridge - Head to Long Bien Bridge, an iconic structure designed by Gustave Eiffel, the architect behind the Eiffel Tower.
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral - Start your tour with a visit to the stunning St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a prominent French colonial-era landmark.
- Temple of Literature & National University - Conclude your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university and a tribute to Confucius.
- Hoa Lo Prison - Visit the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” (Hoa Lo Prison), a former French colonial prison that later housed American POWs during the Vietnam War.
- Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street - End your tour with a visit to Hoan Kiem Lake, the spiritual and geographical heart of Hanoi.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Information
This private half-day tour of Hanoi is unique for its blend of iconic landmarks, cultural immersion, and local experiences. You’ll visit the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda, the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the thrilling Train Street, where a train passes inches from homes. Explore traditional craft streets in the Old Quarter, where artisans continue…
This private half-day tour of Hanoi is unique for its blend of iconic landmarks, cultural immersion, and local experiences. You’ll visit the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda, the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the thrilling Train Street, where a train passes inches from homes. Explore traditional craft streets in the Old Quarter, where artisans continue age-old trades, and end at the vibrant Dong Xuan Market, offering a taste of local life. The tour’s personalized nature allows for a deeper, more intimate connection with Hanoi’s rich heritage in a short amount of time.
Location
Chua Tran Quoc
Thanh Nien,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(93 Ratings)
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Danieldg6907eh
Jul 3, 2025
Perfect length tour, great guide - This tour was just perfect in my opinion;
Not too heavy on the less interesting stuff, and Kii our guide was really receptive to seeing our interest levels in each part of the tour and tailored it accordingly. Absolutely excellent English and really good knowledge about all of the tour stops in detail. Favourite was the prison, so much cool stuff to learn, and got to see what I believe was an original old French guillotine (photo of it I added to the post. Even though the train street is super cool, I still liked the prison stop more. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get a little feel for Hà Nội, and doesn’t like full day tours that take too long.
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Jess
Jul 3, 2025
Great private tour with Kai and An - highly recommend. - I highly recommend this half day private tour with Kai and An. Kai was an excellent tour guide who accompanied us to all the sites and was able to share his wealth of knowledge and answer any questions we had. An was an excellent safe and prompt driver. Perfect tour to get for those short on time.
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Alicia_h
Jul 3, 2025
Thank you to Sandy and... - Thank you to Sandy and our driver for a great day. It was very informative and we saw a lot of places in just a few hours. Highly recommend Train Street and Hoa Lo Prison.
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Puppydog987
Jul 1, 2025
A must do - Amazing tour and lots of hidden gems, a must do if visiting Hanoi for first time. We wouldn’t have been able to find most of the places we visited.
Great guide
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Kahnv2014
Jun 28, 2025
Highly Recommended - Terrific day, Kai was a very gracious guide. Really enjoyed the tour and his historical knowledge. Kai was a true gentleman and we even went for lunch after the tour to a beautiful tasting and well priced place for lunch. Highly recommended to all people interested in understanding the history of Hanoi. Many, many thanks from Kahn and Meya.
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H8941zvdavidg
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour with Kai - Amazing tour, Kai was very knowledgeable and friendly. So good being driven around in air-conditioned car, the only way to do it on a hot day in Hanoi. Highly recommend.
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Erwin_v
Jun 24, 2025
NY Adventurer - It was an educational experience learning about Vietnamese culture and how the local people of Hanoi spend their time either work or leisure/relaxation. The food was delicious specially the Pho…the sand worm omelette street food is something that everyone should try it was actually good. We did walked quite a bit in the narrow but busy streets of Hanoi even if was really hot but was worth it. The highlight of the tour was the train street having a sip of coffee waiting for the passenger /freight train to pass by. And I shouldn’t forget the sticky rice with ice cream as our dessert I give it a thumbs up. James was really great with giving us the information about Hanoi and offered ideas about other Vietnam tourist areas to visit. Will highly recommend.
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333januarytrue
Jun 20, 2025
Hanoi private tour - Kai was amazing! Highly recommend! We saw all the highlights of Hanoi. Very nice day. Train street was so cool. Learned a lot of history. Kai was on time, had a driver also which made it very easy and convenient.
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Heath
Jun 16, 2025
An insightful and worthwhile experience - This was a great day in exploring some of the history of Hanoi. Visiting some of the cultural sites and understanding more about the history is a must for anyone that wants to learn more about Hanoi. We got some great tips and insights that assisted us for
Other parts of our trip to Hanoi.
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A945kerichardw
Jun 21, 2025
Overall okay. Unhappy with gift shop visit. - Overall okay for visit to city key attractions. Unhappy with the visit to the gift shop that was not part of the itinerary.
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