Private Tour
Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
The tour guide will take you to walk across the front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to take photos and learn about his history. We do not enter the Mausoleum, as the queue can take approximately 1.5 hours. After that, you may visit the One Pillar Pagoda if you wish.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
All entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
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Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street
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Reviews
379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour for family.
Cindy K,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a group of 12, ranging in age from 5 to 75. Chung handled our group with patience and did a great job providing just the right level and speed of information for what we could handle. We would definitely book with him again!
Great Hanoi Layover Tour
kanikat2020,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a layover tour on my way to Phu Quoc and got Kai for my guide. Although my flight was delayed and I had a shortened time, I still got to see everything I wanted to on my list. He’s young but very knowledgeable about the city and a great guide with good English skills. The driver was great and waited for me a long time with my delayed flight and long immigration lines. Felt super safe leaving my luggage and bag inside the car while Kai took me around.
Great day in Hanoi
RoamtheWorld777,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandy was great! She took us to all of the area hotspots and had so much great information to provide as well. She spoke excellent English, so that was bonus. We had an amazing day is Hanoi!
Amazing
Maps62689902216,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience.Guide was too energetic and was very flexible to show all the places. We reached late due to delay in flight but still he was flexible to show all the places
Great Way To Start Visiting Hanoi
Luciano A,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This half-day tour is a wonderful way to begin exploring Hanoi. Sandy, our excellent guide, introduced us to the rich history of Vietnam and Hanoi with insightful and engaging information. Touring this vibrant city with a private driver made everything so much easier and more enjoyable. We truly loved the experience and highly recommend it
A Great Way to Start Visiting Hanoi
GnextDoor,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This half-day tour is a wonderful way to begin exploring Hanoi. Sandy, our excellent guide, introduced us to the rich history of Vietnam and Hanoi with insightful and engaging information. Touring this vibrant city with a private driver made everything so much easier and more enjoyable. We truly loved the experience and highly recommend it!
Great way to see the highlights of Hanoi
tashfiqr2018,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was an excellent tour guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He was especially considerate of my elderly parents, always adjusting the pace and making sure they were comfortable throughout the tour. His warm personality and thoughtful approach made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone traveling with family, especially seniors.
Fantastic Half day tour with Max!
laura s,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the half day city tour with Max and it was a fantastic experience. Saw the key highlights of Hanoi on our list while learning about the history of the city. Max was very hospitable and kind and ensured we got everything we wanted out of the morning. His knowledge of Hanoi and Vietnam’s history is unmatched! Max was also kind kind enough to recommend a fantastic local spot for lunch once the tour concluded and even gave us his food recommendation lists for Hanoi, Hoi An and Sapa which we have already taken advantage of! Highly recommend this and request Max as your guide!
Recommend this tour!
Queena O,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter was an exceptional guide. So knowledgeable and informative. He knew so much about the history of Hanoi, and Vietnam as a whole. He also gave us excellent food recommendations.
Totally Recommend This Tour
Baldrick1964,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Firstly we want to say Tom was very very good....knew all the relevant history and the day was enjoyable. Everything about this tour was great and it gave you a great first impression of Hanoi. Totally recommend 👌
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