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
401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing visit - Sandy was...
Jerome B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing visit - Sandy was a great guide and it was very nice to discover Hanoi through a different angle than what we had seen so far.
Great tour with PETER
Yuval S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great half day tour with PETER. It was a well balanced tour and a nice way to introduce us to Hanoi and Vietnam on our first day. Peter went out of his way and which his driver to make sure we are happy.
Great tour with PETER
juval s,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great half day private tour with PETER. He made sure for us to have a well balanced itinerary. He made sure we are having a great time. The driver was very friendly as well. It was Great way to start our visit to Vietnam and get to know Hanoi.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful Hanoi City Tour with an Excellent Guide
rohanrk,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic Hanoi city tour that covered some of the most iconic highlights of the city. The Train Street experience was truly memorable and unique, giving us a real feel of Hanoi’s everyday life. We also enjoyed seeing the beautiful Hanoi Opera House, the stunning St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and a meaningful pass-by of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which added great historical context to the tour. A special mention goes to our tour guide David, who was absolutely excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, informative, and very accommodating throughout the tour. He explained the history and culture in a clear and engaging way, making the experience enjoyable for everyone. What really stood out was David’s kindness and dedication — we accidentally forgot a bag in the car, and he went out of his way to help us recover it quickly and safely. His support and honesty gave us complete peace of mind and showed his true professionalism. Overall, this was a well-organized and enriching city tour, made even better by an outstanding guide. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hanoi!
Wonderful Hanoi tour by Max
nssjobs,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was a delight to go with for Hanoi trip. Private tour so you got all the attention, and shared his knowledge of all the places we visited. Worth it and highly recommend Max. Our time in Hanoi has been great overall.
Phenomenal Highlights of Hanoi Tour
Derek R,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect highlights tour of Hanoi. Our guide, Peter, who was also an English teacher and history buff, shared so many insightful and informative facts at each of the locations. We learned so much about the sites, Vietnams history, and had a great time throughout it all. Peter definitely made the experience and I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi.
Evenings have more things closed, but still enough to see
MartinNiemoller,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good pre-tour, communication, via Tripadvisor and WhatsApp. They appropriately warned me that going in the evening or late afternoon that we would hit significant traffic and many sites would be closed, but my options were limited for time so I accepted and appreciate their candor. They did up-charge me for a hotel that was slightly outside of their radius. The beauty of the tour is having a driver separate from the Tour Guide. The driver is able to easily drop you off and pick you up without having to look for parking but instead right out front! Kai the Tour guide spoke English well enough and acceptable knowledge. We had some physical mobility limitations, and he was able to adapt to those. Very flexible with the itinerary. Enjoyed ourselves and got an appetizer of Hanoi. 👍
Bite size introduction to Hanoi’s significant sights
Jeni S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was an excellent and thoughtful tour guide. We had the private tour and he tailored it to our specific requests. He also gave us great tips and recommendations for eating and enjoying our time in Hanoi.
Fantastic Private City Tour!
Mrsmimi01,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was so friendly and very knowledgeable about his city. The private tour was perfect! Just enough time at each location we visited! When you come to Hanoi book your tour with Max!!
Insightful tour about Vietnam!
G1719HHlaurenb,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chung was a great guide leading us to the spots of the city! Chung was incredibly informative! We had many questions about the history of Vietnam and how the country operates to this day and he was able to answer in depth. We truly enjoyed learning from Chung and this tour was wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the visits to the military museum and prison. It was incredibly emotional and very different than other experiences. Would definitely recommend!
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