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
698 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide James and interesting information
Maddie C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely experience seeing the main sites of the city. Our tour guide James was amazing and took us to local spots as well as knew a ton of information. He was extremely interesting and funny as well. He also spent a ton of time giving us local tips and tricks as well as food recommendations. If you want a great tour definitely go with him!
Perfect informative tour when your time in Hanoi is limited.
carlcS9418OJ,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter is an outstanding tour guide with lots of knowledge and very passionate for his profession. It is not usual to find someone who is so young and passionate, and has so much love for his city and country that he finds joy in sharing it with the world. The highlites of the tour were Hoa Lo Prison (aka. Hanoi Hilton) as well as Train Street where passenger trains come with in inches of you as you enjoy a delicious Vietnamese iced coffee.
Expert
Todd D,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Private. Personalized. Sandy, the guide, is delightful. She knows Hanoi! I would never have seen as much on my own. Thank you
Private tour Hanoi including food experience
Joost V,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with good guide who gave good explanation. Took also sufficient time for the places to visit. The food experience was also good.
Wonderful way to kick off...
Rachel L,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to kick off our trip to Vietnam and our stay in Hanoi. Sandy did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city and grounding us in its history.
Best tour out!
Kirilee B,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in Hanoi and we had Max do the private tour. He was amazing, he gave us options and was flexible with ideas and times. He gave us so much information about all the places we visited and answered all the questions we had. He was also really funny so it made the tour so much fun!
Sandy was a wonderful...
Joshua L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sandy was a wonderful Tour Guide! Showing us all of the best hidden gems of Hanoi and was very informative. My partner and I appreciated every moment in the city because of it! Can’t recommend her enough!
Highly recommended this tour!
715taniah,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with James of Hanoi. James made the tour interesting as well as being lots of fun.
Thoroughly enjoyable and interesting tour
Louise F,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Tom was fantastic. He had great energy and he was very knowledgeable about the religious and war history of Vietnam. I loved the 'Train Street' experience and it was sobering visiting Hoa Lo prison (still highly recommended). The Pagoda was beautiful and interesting too. Thanks Tom for a great morning that I will never forget! And thanks to the safe driver on the tour
Thoroughly enjoyable and interesting tour
Louise R,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Tom was fantastic. He had great energy and he was very knowledgeable about the religious and war history of Vietnam. I loved the ‘Train Street’ experience and it was sobering visiting Hoa Lo prison (still highly recommended). The Pagoda was beautiful and interesting too. Thanks Tom for a great morning that I will never forget! And thanks to the safe driver on this tour!
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