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
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.
Options
Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
All entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
738 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Peter (the Great) - Hanoi mini city tour guide
115conoro,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we did a hanoi mini city tour the evening we arrive in Hanoi (May 27th), we had Peter as our guide, he was excellent, perfect english and very informative, i wish he was my guide for all of Vietnam, highly recommend him, the tour was great too, as we just arrived and it was very last minute, Peter was so full of enthusiasm and was so knowledgeable and engaging, it made the tour much better and more enjoyable
The 4 J’s in the trip
June L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you so much, James, for being such a wonderful and informative guide throughout the trip in Vietnam. I truly enjoyed learning about the beautiful tourist spots, especially the culture and traditions you shared with us. Your knowledge made the experience more meaningful and memorable. And of course, your photography skills are absolutely awesome and gorgeous! Every photo captured the moments perfectly and beautifully. Thank you for making the trip extra special with your kindness, patience, and positive energy. Wishing you more success and more amazing journeys ahead!
This tour covers the...
Maree M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour covers the major Hanoi points of interest. Be sure to ask for Lucky as your tour guide. He's knowledgeable, helpful and very courteous. He made it a special experience.
A great trip.
andrew c,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time and Max our guide was superb. Saw many of the key attractions, with sufficient time at each. Recommended.
Private tour of Hanoi key sights by car
pptt0001,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, James, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable throughout. He was also an excellent photographer and helped us capture many wonderful memories at the various locations. The only downside was the transportation arrangement. We had expected a dedicated, clean vehicle to take us around for the entire tour. Instead, we had to switch cars at different locations, which felt more like taking multiple Grab rides rather than having a private tour vehicle. Some cars were not too clean unfortunately.
Hanoi Birthday Trip
juneleeo,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much, James, for being such a wonderful and informative guide throughout the trip in Vietnam. I truly enjoyed learning about the beautiful tourist spots, especially the culture and traditions you shared with us. Your knowledge made the experience more meaningful and memorable. And of course, your photography skills are absolutely awesome and gorgeous! Every photo captured the moments perfectly and beautifully. Thank you for making the trip extra special with your kindness, patience, and positive energy. Wishing you more success and more amazing journeys ahead!
Smiling tour guide
Nichola S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter was a great tour guide. His English was great and so was his knowledge. He was constantly smiling and happy to answer our constant questions. Highly recommend 😀
Amazing tour
Saiteja B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful experience along with my guide max , he took a great interest in showing the city and explained everything well. I would definitely recommend him and had a wonderful city tour
Amazing tourguide!
Milind R,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted to give a huge thank you to our tour guide Peter. He was full of knowledge, enthusiastic and made the tour super fun for our family. I would definitely recommend! Truly was brilliant!
Brilliant tour!
Rucha R,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour experience with Peter was incredible today. He was so enthusiastic and engaging! We had a lovely morning, and learnt a lot about Vietnam 😊
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