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
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street
Pickup included
Reviews
716 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day with Peter!
Mollie W,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing way to see the city. Peter (Kwam) did a fantastic job. He answered all our questions even the tough ones. Our driver was amazing too. I would highly recommend.
Great experience with tour guide James!
J6010HDisabellam,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was an amazing tour guide! We learned so much about Hanoi and thoroughly enjoyed each stop he took us to. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Hanoi half day Tour
Ashvirni G,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. Peter was very knowledgable and friendly. He has a vast knowledge of history and he made the tour very enjoyable and memorable. Good value for money. Visited many places in a few hours.
Great experience with the Hanoi half day tour
cassiek413,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our tour through Hanoi today. Max was a great guide and highly knowledgeable about every location we visited. He’s also a great photographer haha. I Would recommend this tour for those who want to see Hanoi without all the walking and multiple grab rides, it simplifies seeing the landmarks!
Fantastic Tour
William P,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandy our guide was wonderful, the communication before the day was great. From meeting us at our hotel, the experience was excellent. Sandy offered to change a thing on the itinerary to suit us, if there were any attractions we wanted to visit or spend more time at. Her local knowledge and of history was great, she explained everything so well we almost had no questions. The slight extra cost of a private tour is really worth it, great value, the car was comfortable and spacious and nothing was rushed. Couldn't recommendmend this tour any more highly - Thanks Sandy we had a wonderful tour
Family friendly
Nics S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience visiting around Hanoi with Max, dedicated guide, thanks
Fantastic 1/2 day tour with Max!
Gillian C,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic ½ day private tour on Hanoi with Max. He was an amazing guide – so interesting and knew all the answers to our many questions. I felt we saw all the main sites and learned so much about the history of this amazing city. He showed us how to cross the road missing all the bikes and cars! He also recommended a restaurant for that evening which has great food and was so cheap. We could not have asked for a better experience or guide!
An Amazing Morning Tour with Jackie
Gina D,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing morning tour. My guide Jackie, looked after me so very well and I felt safe. A great mixture of things to see. It was our conversations and the stories Jackie told me that elevated this tour.
Wonderful and Memorable Hanoi Tour experience with Sandy
juvelyna2026,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experienced with Sandy as our private half day tour guide in Hanoi.She was very accommodating,patient,friendly and attentive to our needs throughout the tour. Sandy made our private tour more enjoyable by sharing interesting information about Hanoi while making sure we were comfortable and having a great time. Her professionalism kindness, and excellent customer service truly stood out. She also helped us feel relaxed and safe during the whole experience. We highly recommend Sandy to anyone (prefer to use her English name ) visiting Hanoi who wants a smooth,memorable and enjoyable tour experienced. Thank you Sandy for making our trip extra special!
Excellent private half-day Hanoi tour
Thomas A,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with our guide Sandy. She met us at the hotel early and spoke through the plans for the day. She was willing to add any site we wanted or adjust the plan if we had already seen something on our own previously. She was very informative and kind, handling logistics like entry ticket purchases and water purchases (included in tour cost). We had an excellent driver who would pick us up right outside each stop and expertly maneuvered through the busy and somewhat unruly traffic. Each stop was excellent but personal highlights included having drinks along the Train road to watch the train arrive, the Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the old French-built steel bridge from the 1800s. We finished exactly on time and they dropped us off at a restaurant for lunch at our request. Overall, excellent tour and very relaxing experience seeing highlights of charming Hanoi.
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