All Northern Vietnam Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 389

Having traveled extensively and taken many guided tours around the world, I can honestly say that our experience with Sandy from Hanoi City Tours ranks at the very top. I give her five stars, but if I could rate her above all others, I certainly would. From the very beginning, Sandy exceeded our expectations. She met our group at our hotel in a spacious luxury limousine van with a professional driver, immediately setting the tone for a first-class experience. Her warm smile, friendly personality, and genuine interest in getting to know us made us feel welcome from the moment we met. She took the time to learn about our interests so she could tailor the tour to our preferences, which was greatly appreciated. Our four-hour Hanoi City Tour included visits to the magnificent Tran Quoc Pagoda, the historic Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the thought-provoking Hoa Lo Prison, the bustling Dong Xuan Market, and the charming French Quarter. Along the way, we enjoyed photo opportunities at the beautiful Grand Opera House, explored St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and finished with lunch at the famous Hanoi Train Street, where we had a fantastic view of the train passing just feet away from us. Sandy was incredibly knowledgeable about every location we visited, but what truly made her stand out was her passion for sharing Vietnam’s history, culture, and traditions. At each stop, she brought the stories of Hanoi to life with fascinating details, historical insights, and personal perspectives that made everything much more meaningful. Many of these places were destinations I had only seen or heard about on television, and experiencing them in person with Sandy as our guide made the visit unforgettable. This has been, without question, one of the most informative, visually captivating, and enjoyable tours we have ever taken. Sandy’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and love for her country shine through in everything she does. I highly recommend Sandy and Hanoi City Tours to anyone visiting Hanoi. In fact, I have already referred a friend to this company and specifically suggested they request Sandy as their guide because I know they will not be disappointed. Thank you, Sandy, for giving us one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam. We will remember this wonderful experience for years to come. – Steve A

This is a great day trip from hanoi, our guide eden was the best, he speaks good English and answered all our questions, and made the trip fun. The bus is one of the best highlight of the day, comfortable seats, personal ac and charging ports for each seats, its nice to sit and relax after doing all those activities. Rose our host from halong dolphin travel, kept in touch thru whatsapp, letting me know whats going on. Definitely worth checking them out.

1 day trip with 3 stops, including a nice boat ride. The hike to the dragon was difficult but rewarding, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Hoang is a fantastic tour guide for this amazing trip! He was knowledgeable, very kind, and he did a wonderful job at keeping the journey on-time and on-track with a smile. Highly recommend!