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Hanoi Private Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Local Life
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155 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
4.9
(155 Ratings)
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A4638lbjeffm
Sep 18, 2025
Hanoi city tour with Chung - Chung was a great tour guide. We enjoyed seeing the prison as well as the train street and pagodas along the way. I would recommend this tour to other people.
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Tatyana
Sep 18, 2025
Great tour - Great tour, Sandy is a wonderful guide, customized this tour fo us, we visited all places in Hanoi, what we want to see, highly recommend.
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Seattle_geoff
Sep 17, 2025
Great way to learn the lay of the land - Our tour guide Sandy was knowledgeable and knew her city. We learned so much about Hanoi and about Vietnam.
We enjoyed our time with Sandy. She is an amazing person and tour guide!
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Tina_d
Sep 16, 2025
Hanoi city tour - A great day out with James and driver ahn
We enjoyed all the sights and James was very informative and helpful to our needs. Train street was fun. We enjoyed the other areas we visited too. Thanks James and mr ahn
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Ruth_m
Sep 15, 2025
Go the half day city tour - Value for money, with experienced, friendly guide. Very informative and we had enough time for everything.
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Djyauney
Sep 13, 2025
FULL DAY FUN! - Louis was an amazing guide. He made our day very pleasant and informative. He answered questions well and didn't pretend to answer questions he didn't know.
Good mix of strenuous exercise and relaxing activities.
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Rodmb9256qs
Sep 13, 2025
Half day tour of Hanoi - Sandy provided us with informative detail of the many things we visited speaking clearly answering any questions we had. Sandy was friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and very helpful during our tour. We had an amazing time learning about Vietnam history. Rod and Helen Martin
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Kellyre2519fp
Sep 11, 2025
Unmissable experience - This was the perfect way to learn about and see Hanoi. Chung gave us so many valuable insights into Vietnamese culture and history. They battled the insane traffic to get us to each location safely, and we returned to our accommodation feeling like we’d seen so much of such a cool city.
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Sarah
Sep 11, 2025
Highly recommended - We had a great half day tour with Kai. He was knowledgeable and friendly and we were able to skip the queues. I would highly recommend.
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Paolo_c
Sep 15, 2025
Yeah...it was ok. - There was nothing wrong about this tour but for the price it was very mediocre. The tour page itinerary makes it seem like you will be able to visit all the sites listed. That is not true, you will basically see 3-4 in person, maybe one or two in the car as you quickly drive past it.
The guide was nice, his english was comprehensible 60%-70% of the times, but you're not getting the type of information depth you would hope with a private (arguably expensive) tour guide. He didn't have a background in anything related to the tour. He just knew some facts and spoke some english.
The train experience is cool, but be aware that it basically eats 50% of your time. You dont need a guide for it, and you even pay for your own coffee. Overall, a list of places to visit and a quick GPT search would have sufficed when paired with the Grab taxi app.
But it was still a pleasant way to spend half the day. I'm not complaining just being honest about the experience we had. I've had far more enriching private tours. If it was half the price I would feel better about this purchase and my time.
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