Private Tour
Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights
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Unlock Vietnam's rich history in its capital and cultural center. Discover a few of Hanoi's most popular sights during this half-day highlights tour.
Explore Hanoi's rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don't have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.
See temples, markets, narrow streets, and religious sites on a half-day tour of Hanoi. Learn about France's influence in Hanoi by visiting the French Quarter and Opera House, Relax between each site during transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, Eye witness Hanoi Train Street a very interesting thing and it is a highlight of the trip.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum opens only in morning time and closed weekly on Monday; Friday. You can visit only outside of the mausoleum if you choose tours on Monday, Friday or tours departure sheduled after 10:00am
All passengers must dress modestly, shorts wearing must be to knee length when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
All passenger shoulders must be covered by scarfs when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
Hanoi Opera House are closed and only open to public for its ceremonies and some special events. The visit to this site is to experience the old French styled architectures lean the history.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transfers during trip
English/Vietnamese speaking guide
One bottled water per person
All entrance fees at the sites
Coffee (or egg-coffee) or tea while visiting the Train Street
Tips/Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Our tour guide and the vehicle will pick you up at your hotel/location as pickup time scheduled and then start the Half Day Hanoi Tour. The first site of the tour is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi (it is open in the morning from 8:00am - 11:30am & close on Monday, Friday weeky). It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the most iconic and popular leader of Vietnam, known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is preserved here in a glass case at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in central Hanoi (albeit against his wishes). For visitors, a trip to Uncle Ho’s final resting place can be an extraordinary experience as it is not just an average attraction; it’s a part of a unique history (no shorts, no miniskirts are allowd when entering the mausoleum).
One Pillar Pagoda
Legend claims that The One Pillar Pagoda was built following a dream by the fatherless emperor in which the enlightened being Avalokiteshvara gave him a baby son resting on a lotus flower. Emperor Ly Thai Tong commissioned the pagoda to be created in resemblance of this lotus flower which is also the Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. The Emperor remained in gratitude to the bodhisattva and subsequently to to Quan Am, the Goddess of Mercy following the birth of his son. Inside the temple a richly gilded statue of Quan Am takes centre place at the main altar. Today, the concrete pillar that supports the tiny wooden pagoda is a replacement for the original one which was blown up by the departing French, it remains unclear how much of the wooden temple is the original one.
Options
Group Size 2 Passengers
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Group Size 3pax - 5pax
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Group Size 10pax - 12pax
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Group Size 6pax - 9pax
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Reviews
264 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overpriced and rushed. More "here's where things are", less of a tour.
Stacey B,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00The good... Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic (although a little too enthusiastic for our personal taste) and the driver was safe. The bad... Was very rushed at each stop. No time for any independent looking around so if we wanted to see more we'd need to go back and pay another entry. No advice warning that the mausoleum was closed as was the cathedral. Much less than the approximated 4-5 hours (about 3hours for ours). The ugly... No water as advertised (and standard on all tours). Didnt stop at all at the opera (as advertised) not even mentioned and it looked closed anyway. In summary... Very much overpriced for what you get - could be replaced with a map and small pamphlet.
Highly recommend, very knowledgeable guide
Aaron L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an awesome tour with our guide Andy. He was extremely knowledgeable and caring on our tour today. His english was very good. He didn’t rush the time we had with him and he answered all questions that we had in a lot of detail. We cannot recommend this tour enough. Thank you very much Andy. Also the driver was very good too and made sure we got to our destinations safely. We would highly recommend Andy and the driver.
Great tour with Andy
Peter R,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Andy was a great tour guide, we really enjoyed seeing the sites of Hanoi particularly Train Street with the kids. Thanks for being so informative and day very enjoyable.
Thank you Andy!
Ashley S,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Andy was such a pleasure. We ended up running a few mins behind due to traffic and a misunderstanding with our Grab driver and Andy was kind enough to wait for us and stayed on the phone with me until we found him. We ended up being the only two on this specific tour time, it was great. We got to experience what felt like a private tour with Andy and our driver who made sure we got to every sight safely. Also, we went home with an amazing tote bag as a token of Andy’s appreciation! While the whole trip was amazing, train street was the highlight and an absolute must!!
Our particular guide...
Michael S,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00Our particular guide seemed more interested in getting the tour over and stealing away to have a smoke than in really giving us a nice informative tour.
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