Private Tour
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Overview
Available languages
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This is a Door to Door service for your Halong port tour excursions with No-one Left Behind Policy From Vietnam Tour Tailor . We use - Hanoi local EXPERT tour guides who can serve you in different languages (Surcharge following the language chosen from default English).
The itinerary is able to customize to your personal experiences and will just be the BEST DAY EVER in your holiday
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Bai Chay
Pick up in Halong city with Private vehicle (notice for Port Of Call option our driver has your name on the card at the foot of your cruise. For tour starts from the hotel in Halong city, our driver finds you with the name at the reception.
Hanoi Opera House
Private driver takes you to Hanoi after 2 hours drive, Our Hanoi private guide greets and meet you at Hanoi Opera House for the start point.
What‘s Included
2 hours walking Hanoi food tour around Old Quarter to try local dishes OR A Lunch at one TOP restaurant in Hanoi + Rickshaw tour 1 hour
Professional English speaking guide (Other languages possible)
All local taxes, entry tickets to places in Hanoi
Start From Our Meeting Point Option: You need to get to our Check-in Counter at port Admin building
Port Of Call option: Inclusive Port pass for driver to pick up at your foot cruise
Private air-conditionered vehicle Halong - Hanoi - city tour - Halong
Tips. drinks and other personal expenditures
Guide other language surcharge: from 20$/group if changing from English to other language
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Start From Our Meeting Point
Our Check in Counter: Our Check in Counter at Halong International Cruise port - Hanoi city tour - Back to our Check in Counter
Note: You will need to take free shuttle from your cruise to our Check in Counter at Halong International Cruise port (around 400m)
Pickup included
Pick up at your cruise foot
Port pass inclusive: We buy port pass for our driver to pick up you at the cruise foot.
Your cruise: We pick up right at the foot of your cruise. You will see our driver holding a card with your name on it.
Pickup included
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour
Passport291232,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian did a WONDERFUL job! He contacted us the day before to clearly confirm the pick up instructions. He and our driver did an incredible job navigating Hanoi. The tour hit all the highlights without rushing us. Brian was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I can’t imagine having seen Hanoi without a guide. If there was an option, I would give him more than 5 stars.
Happy in Hanoi
MsCQC,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucky Ivy was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a great time in Hanoi thanks to Lucky Ivy! We totally recommend this tour for families!
Terrific guided tour of Hanoi was definitely worth the drive
Wendy F,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00While it was a long drive it was well worth it. Bach was an amazing tour guide and navigated all the sites expertly with insightful explanations. The driver was perfect in always managing to pick us up in the chaos of Hanoi street traffic to take us to the next stop. It was the perfect day. Highly recommend!
Fantastic tour of Hanoi
Justin S,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience on a private tour with Lucky Ivy. Was with my brother and our parents. She was very knowledgeable and helped pace the trip so that it manageable for my parents. Highlight was the street food and pho. Delicious!
Nice one day trip to Hanoi from Halong Bay Cruise Terminal
TaoChe,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 4 of us had a great time in Hanoi with our guide Louis Chien. He contacted us via WhatsApp the night before to go over the lunch choices and answered our questions. We were picked up from the Halong Bay cruise terminal building by the driver with a sign with our name. We were driven through the beautiful countryside of Halong Bay and the port city of Haiphong to Hanoi. Louis adjusted the itinerary to fit our needs and our arrival/departure times. The streets were very lively and the 3 street food places Louis took us to were really delicious, way way better than the Vietnamese restaurants in the US. He got us to the train cafe and got us seated right before the train passed by. What an experience!
Hanoi in a Day from Halong City – An Amazing Experience!
julie111th,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our “Hanoi in a Day” tour from Halong City was absolutely fantastic! We arrived by cruise ship and our driver was waiting for us in a spacious SUV making the drive into Hanoi comfortable and scenic. Even the rest stop on the freeway was interesting. Note: be sure to have local cash to buy some local snacks. A special shout-out to our wonderful guide, Lucky Ivy! She truly made the day unforgettable. Ivy was warm, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shared captivating stories, answered all our questions with enthusiasm, and made my husband and I feel welcome and cared for. Her passion for Hanoi brought every destination to life, and her friendly personality made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Even though it was just one day, the itinerary was well-planned and never felt rushed. Every stop from the Temple of Literature to the Old Quarter was full of culture, history, and charm. Even the explanation and conversation during the walk through of the Hanoi Hilton was well-thought out and discussed with sensitivity. One of the highlights was our stop at the Hanoi Train Street. Ivy planned it perfectly so we had reservations for a front row seat for a cup of tea and the surprise of the train rushing by! Ivy filmed the whole thing for us. Lunch was delicious with authentic Vietnamese flavors in a wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant we would have never found on our own. The whole tour ran smoothly from start to finish. It’s the perfect choice for anyone staying or just stopping in Halong City who wants to discover the best of Hanoi in just one day. I highly recommend this tour to give you a taste of Hanoi. And especially if you’re lucky enough to have Lucky Ivy as your guide!
Best private tour in Vietnam for cruisers.
546minz,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well run tour. We were picked up from the pier just off the ship and dropped off in time. The time in Hanoi was well organized. The tour guide Minh was knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We saw all the highlights including an exciting narrow train track view. We were treated to local egg coffee and a delicious seven course Hanoi lunch. I did similar private tours in Saigon and Hue. I give this tour the highest rating and highly recommend it.
Great Overview of Hanoi
John J,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour provided an excellent overview of the top sights in Hanoi. A little rushed, but that seems to be the case with most excursions, particularly when the cruise ship docks so far away from the city. Lunch was excellent. There was a short stop at an art gallery at the end which was a little odd, but no pressure to buy anything. Great guide and driver!
Great tour from the port
Michael S,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were on a Viking cruise and decided on this the afternoon before we went. Pickup was flawless. The tour was great. Seeing the train and having a Vietnamese coffee was a great experience. You will see. Lunch was perfect. Tour was perfect for us.
Hanoi is interesting but...
Michael C,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Hanoi is interesting but hard work. The drive from Halong Bay is a long 2 hours and our return trip took over 3 hours due to traffic. You get a lot of history than can feel like indoctrination to Americans who remember the war. Train Street is charming at twilight, with lights and a train coming through. I'm glad I saw the city but would not need to go back.
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