Explore Hanoi’s vibrant culture on a private city tour with airport transfers. Discover stunning architecture and bustling streets in a memorable layover adventure.
Explore Hanoi’s vibrant culture on a private city tour with airport transfers. Discover stunning architecture and bustling streets in a memorable layover adventure.
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Old Quarter - FOR GUESTS BOOKING MORNING OR FULL DAY TOURS:
Between 07:15 AM and 07:30 AM: Guests are picked up from hotels, Airbnbs, or homestays within the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. If staying outside this area, guests are kindly requested to take a taxi or walk to the meeting point at 20 Hang Muoi Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. From there, the journey…
- Old Quarter - FOR GUESTS BOOKING MORNING OR FULL DAY TOURS:
Between 07:15 AM and 07:30 AM: Guests are picked up from hotels, Airbnbs, or homestays within the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. If staying outside this area, guests are kindly requested to take a taxi or walk to the meeting point at 20 Hang Muoi Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. From there, the journey to Incense Village takes approximately 1.5 hours.
- INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR - Upon arrival at Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, guests can observe artisans crafting incense in vibrant colors and drying them under the sun, providing excellent photo opportunities.
Note: In case of rain, the tour will visit Bat Trang pottery village instead, a 45-minute drive away, where guests can participate in a pottery workshop and create a sample piece with guidance from an instructor.
- Hanoi Train Street - Before 11:30 AM, guests will arrive at Train Street to capture photos and videos of the train returning to Hanoi Railway Station, a highlight of the trip. Lunch follows this experience.
NOTE: For those on the half-day morning tour, the tour guide will bid farewell at the hotel.
- Hoa Lo Prison - FOR GUESTS BOOKING AFTERNOON OR FULL DAY TOURS:
Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Maison Centrale or the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ which housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs during the Vietnam War.
- Temple of Literature & National University - Next, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in the 10th century, to learn about Confucianism and traditional Vietnamese education, featuring the Khue Van Pavilion and Doctor Stelas on turtle backs.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - Continue to the exterior of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945.
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Chua Tran Quoc - Proceed to West Lake to visit Tran Quoc, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, built in 528, to gain insight into Vietnamese Buddhism.
The tour concludes with a unique Egg coffee experience. - Old Quarter - Guests will be returned to the Hanoi Old Quarter Area, with drop-offs at hotels or the meeting point between 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM. The trip concludes.

- Airport transfer roundtrip with experienced driver
- Bottle of mineral water on the tour
- All entrance fees & sightseeing as program
- See highlights of Hanoi City
- Knowledgeable & experienced tour guide
- A local famous street food in Hanoi/ person
- Airport transfer roundtrip with experienced driver
- Bottle of mineral water on the tour
- All entrance fees & sightseeing as program
- See highlights of Hanoi City
- Knowledgeable & experienced tour guide
- A local famous street food in Hanoi/ person
- Beverages, Personal expeneses and Tips
- Beverages, Personal expeneses and Tips
Explore the highlights of Hanoi with this adaptable half-day or full-day tour! Begin at the renowned Incense Village, where you can observe artisans creating vibrant incense sticks by hand — an ideal location for photography. Continue your journey through Hanoi’s must-see sites, such as Train Street, where trains pass mere inches from residences. Savor…
Explore the highlights of Hanoi with this adaptable half-day or full-day tour! Begin at the renowned Incense Village, where you can observe artisans creating vibrant incense sticks by hand — an ideal location for photography. Continue your journey through Hanoi’s must-see sites, such as Train Street, where trains pass mere inches from residences. Savor a delectable local lunch, delve into Vietnamese culture, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the capital. Whether opting for a brief or extended tour, this experience promises an unforgettable glimpse into Hanoi!
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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.