Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the Best of Hanoi with the Half Day Hanoi City Tour to discover Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems. This exceptional Hanoi city tour provides an opportunity to delve into the historical city, immerse in its captivating culture, and uncover its hidden treasures.
By choosing our small group tour in a comfortable and luxurious minivan, you can enhance your experience by avoiding wasted time waiting for others and dealing with crowds. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people and embark on a delightful journey together.
Discover the must-see sights in Hanoi, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake, and the famous Hanoi Train Street.
Uncover the lesser-known treasures of Hanoi by venturing through its labyrinth of narrow alleyways and immersing yourself in the daily lives of locals.
Embark on an authentic Hanoi experience that showcases the city’s unique blend of the good & the bad.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off at HIDDEN GEM CAFE and Hotels in the Old Quarter
Limousine + Driver and Fuel
Tour Guide
All sightseeing tickets
drink water, local beer and egg coffee are included
Tip for guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Temple of Literature & National University
During this tour, you’ll have the chance to visit two of the most important landmarks in Hanoi and Vietnam. First, explore the 1000-year-old architecture at the Temple Of Literature, an iconic structure in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
We visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.
Options
Morning Tours
Luxury
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Limousine
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Luxury Car
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Limousine or Luxury Car
Pickup included
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A MUST DO IN HANOI
amandabO9214KZ,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a nice 4 hour experience. Nice introduction to the city with highlights and some history. A quick stop at the at Train Street to see train go through and a drink. A visit to a local house and family was one of the highlights At the end delcious lunch and we tried egg coffee and I had coconut coffee which is iced and absoutley delcious. Our tour guide Anni was very sweet and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond and was super helpful with recommendations of things to see and do and even and even sent a list to us. Anni made the trip perfect :) Our driver Leo was a pro weaving through the chaotic streets of Hanoi. Highly recommend
Excellent service 11/10
749imeldaj,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip with our amazing guide Lewis! Everything was planned perfectly from start to finish. Lewis made sure everyone had a great time. We had an AMAZING experience! If you are considering booking this tour, book now!
The Best!
fervina2025,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tuna was very accommodating and very jolly tour guide. Hoan is also good in directions! They’re very good! Cant wait to be back in Vietnam again, definitely will have them as our tour guide!
Family-Friendly Jeep Adventure in Hanoi
Elsie J,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly enjoyed our jeep tour today and it was a memorable experience for our family. Ms. Anni, our guide, was not only friendly and knowledgeable but also very thoughtful, making sure the tour suited us as we were traveling with two small kids. She spoke excellent English and made everything easy and enjoyable. We also want to sincerely thank our driver, Mr. Orange, for his safe and smooth driving, which gave us peace of mind throughout the trip. This tour made our time in Hanoi extra special, and we would happily recommend it to other families.
In-depth tour of Hanoi
The W,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day with Chris, he's quite knowledgeable about the history of the city, particularly Hi Chi Minh and the war. We visited many places and it was nice to finish off the tour with an egg coffee
Hanoi Highlights
N4675RSchristinek,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth doing, guide and drive made sure we were comfortable and our needs meet. Guide had a lot of local knowledge. The places we visited were very interesting.
Perfect blend of sites, enthusiastic guide
FarAway03147250220,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the tour on a difficult day for the tour organiser as it was a big celebration day in Vietnam. While some other tours were canceled, this tour boldly continued to operate and go around traffic restrictions and crowds to make my day really worthwhile. A perfect blend of monuments and experiences were included to give a great feel of Hanoi and the country as well. The guide, Johnny, patiently explained not only the particular monuments and historic sites, but also weaved in Vietnam's history and narrated many interesting tit-bits about it's rulers, people and culture that made the experience enriching. He went beyond the call of duty to take great personal care of my welbeing, guiding me in crossing streets, take the best photos, shielding me from rain, and cautioning me about the little precautions to be taken to make the experience a smooth hassle free one. He made me feel like a very special guest in the many small but meaningful gestures. Ever smiling and bubbly, I had to caution him to go slow lest he tired out!
The Food on the cruise was fantastic and we had the happy hour drinks as well.
Bhimbahadur R,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Apart from long ride from Hanoi the rest was fantastic. Cruise tour, swimming and hiking were the best. Next time I will choose speed boat.
A great introduction to Hanoi
Sarita V,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We recommend this tour very highly. Jim was our tour guide, and he was great. He was very knowledgeable and was able to give us great information on the history and culture of Vietnam. He also answered all of our questions, and I felt like we all learnt so much more about life in Vietnam. The tour itself was great. Jim suggested a change because of the crowds in Hanoi in the lead up to Independence Day, so we didn't go in to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Instead, we went to the B52 Museum, which was fascinating. Train Street was a highlight, as was the Hidden Gem cafe at the end. We had our first egg coffees, which were like a hot tiramisu. The tour was great, but we came away with a whole heap of recommendations from Jim. We tried out one of the local restaurants he suggested last night and it was great!
Enriching Jeep Ride
Sunshine00007035580,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Baki was our tour guide, speaking fluent english, having an energetic personality, great storytelling throughout the jeep with backstreet tour. The highlight was when he takes you to a cafe along the train tracks where the trains are actively travelling through. One commendable part was him taking his personal time after the tour to hang out and chill, striking a engaging conversation about local culture and seeing things from the perspectives of a Vietnamese. That was truly an enriching experience. P.S. Appreciate the time, bro. Keep on hustling, all the best in your future endeavour
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