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
473 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic half day private tour
Grant F,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00James was an excellent guide and adapted the schedule to fit in with our needs. Ask for James and you won’t be disappointed.
Fabulous tour
Gareth H,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and looked after us superbly. Good value as well! Highly recommended
Incredible!
Paige W,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience and amazing tour guide from Phuc showed us all the hotspots and some great food!
James was outstanding and a great simple tour of the key sights
Mike B,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was excellent and very enthusiastic about his city and making sure we saw what we wanted to see. There was a problem with the bridge so trains were not running on the normal train street that day, but he rang around and found an alternative train street and got us there ten minutes before the train arrived which was superb.
Great tour!
193oliviaw,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was a great tour guide! He was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Hanoi, Vietnam and its people. The itinerary was very comprehensive and gave us a great taste of the city. It covers history, culture and food but can be tailored to your interests. We had a great time!
Great tour!
I4789RYjimc,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was wonderful. We were traveling with an elderly person and Max showed lots of care throughout. He was flexible to cater for our family needs and shared a lot of personal stories. Highly recommended.
Pete is THE Hanoi guide!
LauNovGon,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience! Pete has been one of the best tour guides we have ever had: very knowleageable, articulate and accommodating. We actually saw him with another tour and grabbed his details to have a tour with him! We learnt so much about Hanoi and its history, 100% recommend!
Hanoi half day tour
nicolarobinson3,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chung was our tour guide for our half day tour around Hanoi. He took us to all the main locations and was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer all questions and was very helpful. Would definitely recommend doing this tour to see some of the main sights in Hanoi.
Interesting experience
O3158SEdenisem,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting experience of Hanoi. Our guide James was very nice and helpful, showing us historical and touristic places.
Top Guide in Hanoi
Richard M,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with local advice !Born and bred in Hanoi & had a real passion for the city
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