Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Hanoi, Vietnam
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Hanoi City Tours 41 Luong Van Can street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Itinerary
1
Tran Quoc Pagoda
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cafe Sân Ga
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Dong Xuan Market
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Hanoi Opera House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Long Bien
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
St. Joseph's Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Hoa Lo Prison
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 768 reviews
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Nathaniel_V, Jul 2026
This was a smooth, comfortable experience. We traveled to locations in a private air conditioned vehicle. We were provided premium seating at the train photo op. Peter is an absolute treasure trove of information. He speaks English clearly since he studied English in university and also is employed as an English teacher. He also is a history buff.
Matthew_D, Jul 2026
Peter had excellent English. He was very knowledgeable on Hanoi and Vietnam history. The place he took us to for our first Vietnamese coconut coffees was soooo good. Everything was well organised and we had a great time.
Katherine_L, Jul 2026
Brilliant tour! Max was a very informative and upbeat guide. Lots of information provided and very well organised outing. Train street was the highlight with the best coconut coffee
anncline1, Jul 2026
Hit the major spots. Easy communication and transportation. Our tour guide, sandy, was knowledgeable and fun. She took great care of us and we would 100% book a tour with her again and recommend her
Ashley_M, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic experience with Peter. He was knowledgeable, engaging and clearly passionate about sharing the local history, culture and hidden food spots. His friendly personality made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. We would highly recommend Peter and this tour to anyone.
Rein_V, Jun 2026
We had an enjoyable tour of Hanoi. We saw many things but it was not rushed. Having egg coffee when the train went past us in Train Street was fun. The guide was excellent.
Jason_M, Jun 2026
From pick up to the end of our trip was awesome. Highly recommend this when in Hanoi. Our guide was brilliant
Yunior_P, Jun 2026
I really recommend this tour and also the guide: Max.
Very knowledgeable and accommodating on the itinerary of the afternoon tour. Hanoi is a very interesting city with a lot of things to see and do , i really like it and i will come back again.
Chris_K, Jun 2026
Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Good explanation of the various sites, including a historical perspective.
mxpbzw5ccn, Jun 2026
Tom was an outstanding tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts about the history, culture and local life, making every stop much more meaningful. On top of that, he had such a positive spirit and great sense of humour, which made the whole tour fun and engaging from start to finish :))
I would highly recommend Tom to anyone looking for an informative, enjoyable and memorable tour. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!
Steven_A, Jun 2026
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
June_L, Jun 2026
Thank you so much, James, for being such a wonderful and informative guide throughout the trip in Vietnam. I truly enjoyed learning about the beautiful tourist spots, especially the culture and traditions you shared with us. Your knowledge made the experience more meaningful and memorable.
And of course, your photography skills are absolutely awesome and gorgeous! Every photo captured the moments perfectly and beautifully. Thank you for making the trip extra special with your kindness, patience, and positive energy. Wishing you more success and more amazing journeys ahead!
Maree_M, Jun 2026
This tour covers the major Hanoi points of interest. Be sure to ask for Lucky as your tour guide. He's knowledgeable, helpful and very courteous. He made it a special experience.
Nichola_S, Jun 2026
Peter was a great tour guide. His English was great and so was his knowledge. He was constantly smiling and happy to answer our constant questions. Highly recommend 😀
Saiteja_B, Jun 2026
I had a wonderful experience along with my guide max , he took a great interest in showing the city and explained everything well. I would definitely recommend him and had a wonderful city tour
Milind_R, Jun 2026
We wanted to give a huge thank you to our tour guide Peter. He was full of knowledge, enthusiastic and made the tour super fun for our family. I would definitely recommend! Truly was brilliant!
Charlie_F, Jun 2026
Amazing guide name is James, all correspondence with your group was excellent. The tour was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable and quite funny and made it quite relaxing. Thank you James
Fe_L, Jun 2026
Tom, the tour guide was amazing. He made our tour more meaningful and historical. We are very satisfied.
Paula_B, May 2026
The tour was great very informative, Max, the guide, was very informative and helped us understand more about the culture and history. I love the free beer lol. The driver was very kind too and found a way to get to the church even though there is road closure. Max also provided recommendations for good places to eat and shop in Hanoi. He mad sure we have good pictures too!
Christopher_T, May 2026
Peter was Incredible! Extremely knowledgeable, professional and fun. This was last minute booking but you would be er have known. He called ahead to ensure we didn't miss the prison and we had front row seats on train street. At the end he gave us some great local recommendations which turned out great too. We had a short time in Hanoi and this checked all the boxes!
Gary_F, May 2026
Excellent tour. Our Tour guide Lucky was fantastic. He knew his history and was very attentive to our coffee needs. Thanks for making our Tour very memorable.
Mollie_W, May 2026
What an amazing way to see the city. Peter (Kwam) did a fantastic job. He answered all our questions even the tough ones. Our driver was amazing too. I would highly recommend.
Ashvirni_G, May 2026
The tour was excellent. Peter was very knowledgable and friendly. He has a vast knowledge of history and he made the tour very enjoyable and memorable. Good value for money. Visited many places in a few hours.
Gillian_C, May 2026
We had a fantastic ½ day private tour on Hanoi with Max. He was an amazing guide – so interesting and knew all the answers to our many questions.
I felt we saw all the main sites and learned so much about the history of this amazing city.
He showed us how to cross the road missing all the bikes and cars! He also recommended a restaurant for that evening which has great food and was so cheap.
We could not have asked for a better experience or guide!
Gina_D, May 2026
An amazing morning tour. My guide Jackie, looked after me so very well and I felt safe. A great mixture of things to see. It was our conversations and the stories Jackie told me that elevated this tour.
Thomas_A, May 2026
We had a great time with our guide Sandy. She met us at the hotel early and spoke through the plans for the day. She was willing to add any site we wanted or adjust the plan if we had already seen something on our own previously. She was very informative and kind, handling logistics like entry ticket purchases and water purchases (included in tour cost). We had an excellent driver who would pick us up right outside each stop and expertly maneuvered through the busy and somewhat unruly traffic. Each stop was excellent but personal highlights included having drinks along the Train road to watch the train arrive, the Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the old French-built steel bridge from the 1800s. We finished exactly on time and they dropped us off at a restaurant for lunch at our request. Overall, excellent tour and very relaxing experience seeing highlights of charming Hanoi.
Erika_S, May 2026
Tom our guide was full of energy and made us laugh. Learning about the horrors of French Colonialism and how it inspired the Japanese and Nazis during WW2 was something we were not aware of.
Rickey_W, May 2026
This was a very good tour. My guide, Peter, reqlly helped me see all the things I wanted to see from the National Assembly, Mosleaum, President's house, Hanoi Hilton, etc. I rewlly appreciate all the information he gave me, and that he let me totally be a tourist, taking pictures at random spots. This is a reqlly great tour. I would suggest people who take this tour look at the city to wee the things they want to do and really delve into it. I wish I has known earlier about the Citadel and Opera House. I eould have asked to go insde these things, alongside the Mosleaum. . This is the tourto take for it.
Anonymous, May 2026
Our guide Sandy was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about Hanoi and very helpful for any questions we had. She even made herself available to us for any questions we had after the tour.
Keith_S, May 2026
We had such a wonderful time on our tour with Peter! It was our first day in Hanoi, and Peter made sure we were well acquainted with the city, and had a lot of fun while doing it! Peter was an absolute delight, and I can’t recommend a tour with him enough!
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