Private Tour
Private Hanoi City Tour Half Day
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Hanoi is a city that allows visitors to step back in time while simultaneously embracing modern life. Its combination of ancient culture, history, food, and spiritual depth creates a unique and dynamic experience that you can’t find anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Whether it’s the food, the people, or the history, every corner of Hanoi feels full of rich stories waiting to be discovered.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking guide (Surcharge for other laguages)
Egg Coffee at the local coffee shop
Comfortable A/C vehicle
Bottled water on the car
All entrance tickets (if applicable)
Tips and Personal expenses
Others not mentioned in the schedule
Surcharge for other languages
Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
Morning Option: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (time can be advised) Afternoon Option: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (time can be advised) ======= 1. Hotel Pick-Up Time: 8:00 AM / 1:30 PM Your local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby (usually in the Old Quarter area). Quick briefing about Hanoi, tour highlights, and any special preferences you might have (e.g., walking vs. driving, coffee stop, etc.). _________ 2. Ho Chi Minh Complex Time: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM / 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Includes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only in the afternoon; inside visit only possible in the morning) Presidential Palace (French colonial architecture, viewed from outside) One Pillar Pagoda – iconic lotus-shaped Buddhist pagoda, originally built in 1049 Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and every afternoon. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless tops) is required if entering. ________
Temple of Literature & National University
3. Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám) Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM / 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Known as Vietnam’s first national university (built in 1070), this peaceful sanctuary is filled with beautiful courtyards, ancient trees, and Confucian architecture. Learn about the traditional Vietnamese education system and see the stone steles of scholars. _________ 4. Hoa Lo Prison (Maison Centrale) Time: 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM / 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Originally built by the French to house political prisoners and later used to hold American POWs during the Vietnam War (including John McCain). A sobering, informative visit about Vietnam's colonial past and war history.
Options
Group Tour
Itinerary: In The Morning: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum of Ethnology
In The Afternoon: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo
Pickup included
Private Hanoi City Tour Half Day
Multiple language option: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,...etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary
Pickup included
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip with Long
K6457RRpamb,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic half-day tour of Hanoi with our guide, Long. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the city’s history and culture. Despite the short time, we visited many highlights, including the Old Quarter, Hanoi Train Street and the Temple of Literature, without feeling rushed. Long’s great storytelling and sense of humor made the experience both fun and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see the best of Hanoi in just a few hours!
Great tour with work colleagues
paulrusa,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently took a private half-day tour of Hanoi with a group of work colleagues, and it was unanimously the highlight of our trip. If you are looking for an engaging, efficient, and genuinely fun cultural experience, look no further—especially if you can book with our fantastic guide, Long. Long was the epitome of a world-class guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, offering deep insights into Hanoi's history and the nuances of the Old Quarter, but he kept the atmosphere light and engaging. For a corporate group, keeping everyone focused and entertained can be a challenge, but Long managed our diverse team dynamic effortlessly. His English was flawless, and he handled our many questions with patience and humor.
Excellent
311mohanp,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Duy is excellent very caring great work explained everything i think he has good knowledge in history Thinh is supported from the arrival he is so patient nice to have like this type of people good job Thanks to both
Amazing private tour!
151sakif,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very friendly and nice. He took us historical places and it was very meaningful to visit. Strongly recommended to use this tour.
Fond memories of a half day tour. Thanks to the good service by Lindsey, giving clean explanation along the tourist spot
Samantha L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good service by Lindsey. Caring and giving clear explanation along the tourist spot. Also recommended good restaurant for our group.
Enjoyable half day Hanoi tour
B9343XJrichardh,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoy half day your at Hanoi The guide Tony is fantastic. He is so knowledgeable,friendly,approachable,cheerful and even go the extra mile to surprise me with a birthday gift as it’s my birthday today. Good guide
Stress free tourism in Hanoi with a 3 y/old!
jenntD6077WK,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible tour this morning with Long. Very relaxed and we saw everything we wanted to see within 4 hours, picked us up from our hotel and guided us through Hanoi with a lot of knowledge. He also set us up with a bike tour through the old quarter which was great and very stress free for us as no negotiating with drivers. Long was especially helpful with our 3.5 y/old, making it fun and guiding him along when we wanted to stop to take pictures or when we needed him to move along to the next part of the tour. Highly recommend the tour, make life easy for yourself and book it too!
NINH BINH Boat Tour
Connector13580192329,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00NINH BINH BOAT RIDE WAS A VERY GOOD. IT IS PICTURESQUE & DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. WE ENJOYED IT Harry was our guide & he shared the history of the place, was punctual & a good guide.I would recommend him as a guide.
Unforgettable trip in Hanoi
Getaway58295633326,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We already had a great trip with guide, Henry, even the weather was really bad, pouring. We got a chance to visit Tran Quoc pagoda, temple of literature, train street and the most interesting is the water puppet show, we really enjoyed the trip.
Review about our guide
Curiosity48349506113,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide duy has explained the places very clearly and he is very friendly too... Surely we will recommend him. We enjoyed today
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