Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

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Hanoi, Vietnam

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Mario_W ·

Feb 2026

Great experience with my guide John. Good knowledge of the city and culture. Enjoyed watching the train passing by. Many thanks to John.

· Diana_I ·

Feb 2026

Great tour thoroughly recommended Especially train street and Hoa Lo prison Generous guide provided crisps/chips water and Lipton tea

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Cold bottled water
Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Tea, ... )
Raincoat
Experienced and Licensed Guide
Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks

Beverages ( at the Train Street ) - Optional
Gratuities
The entrance tickets - Optional

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Vườn hoa Con Cóc
P. Ngô Quyền, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
The guide will be there in front of the statue. The guide will bring a flag and logo Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/tefekYjBAxk4EdTG7

End point

Hanoi Train Street Entrance
8d Điện Biên Phủ, Điện Biên, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
The tour will end at the Hanoi Train Street or Local Place ( Near by the Cathedral Church )

Itinerary

Ly Thai To Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thong Nhat Park (Lenin Park) (Pass By)

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

One Pillar Pagoda

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dien Huu Pagoda

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanoi Train Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoa Lo Prison

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

60 P. Quán Sứ

20 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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers over 75 years
Not recommended for travelers with any impairments
Not recommended for travelers with baby carriages/ stroller
Not recommended for travelers with pets
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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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

5.0

based on 496 reviews

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Hanoi city tour with John

Mario_W, Feb 2026

Great experience with my guide John. Good knowledge of the city and culture. Enjoyed watching the train passing by. Many thanks to John.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with John and enjoyed learning about the city and its culture. He is truly passionate about sharing his knowledge, and your appreciation will mean a lot to him. We’re also glad you enjoyed watching the train pass by — it’s always such a unique and memorable moment! 🚆😊 Many thanks to you as well for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back to Hanoi again soon! 🌏✨ Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour, especially Train Street and Hoa Lo Prison — both are truly unique and memorable experiences. It’s also lovely to know you appreciated the small refreshments along the way. We believe those little touches, like snacks and drinks, help make the day even more comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic experience in the future! 😊🚆 Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

A day se pent exploring

Priti_B, Jan 2026

You spend your time exactly for the reason you are here,without wasting lazing around and roaming aimlessly

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the tour made the most of your time and allowed you to experience Hanoi efficiently and meaningfully. We appreciate your comment and hope to welcome you again in the future! 😊 Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Great tour

Gordon_B, Dec 2025

Wonderful full afternoon tour with Ho chi Minh's dwelling and train street definitely the highlights.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the full afternoon tour and that visiting Ho Chi Minh’s dwelling and Train Street were highlights for you. It’s great to know the experience made your time in Hanoi special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another tour soon! 🚆✨ Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

We were expecting just...

Mirko_S, Nov 2025

We were expecting just some sightseeing but we actually learned a lot about vietnam history and culture. Charlie was very fun and entertaining, suggested guide!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that your tour with Charlie exceeded expectations and that you not only saw the sights but also learned a lot about Vietnam’s history and culture. It’s great that you found him fun and entertaining — Charlie will be delighted by your recommendation! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon! 🙏✨ Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Fun

Nina_V, Sep 2025

Our guide Tom showed us around the capitsl of Hanoi. We learned a lot from him about the Vietnam war and we enjoyed havingfun together. He took care of us and gave us drinks and water as well. Great experience with local guide. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🌟 We’re glad to hear you had a great experience exploring Hanoi with Tom. It’s wonderful that his knowledge about the Vietnam War, along with his care and hospitality, made your tour both fun and meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures! 🙌 Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Perfect

Nguyet_l, Sep 2025

The hanoi small group tour train street and fun has a little bit of everything and a lot of history. The guude was very knowledgeable. And happy to share about everything in a neutral way. He loves taking pictures. I had a great day. He also caring and lets you restbetween stops if you need it. He loves to take your pictures at the location so you have great memory. This is a goood tour and i especially recommend it for history lovers.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the Hanoi Small Group Tour and that it offered you the perfect mix of fun, culture, and history. It’s wonderful that your guide’s knowledge, care, and enthusiasm — from sharing stories in a balanced way to capturing photos for lasting memories — made the experience even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation, especially for history lovers, and hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in Vietnam! Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Hanoi tour

Erin_H, Aug 2025

We had the great day with our guide Henry. He provided lots information about vietnam culture and gave us tons of local places where you could have traditional foods at the local price. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re delighted to hear you had a great day with Henry. His passion for sharing Vietnam’s culture and introducing authentic local food spots is exactly what makes our tours special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in Vietnam! Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Hanoi city tour on a moped

FPT_U, Aug 2025

The guide I met was excellent. He took care of me and gave me a moped ride to the best attraction of Hanoi. Explanation was very clear. I had fun with him. Welldone

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun experience exploring Hanoi with our guide. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the moped ride to the city’s best attractions and appreciated his clear explanations and care along the way. We truly value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Great tour with Tom

Finn_H, Aug 2025

I had agreat guide. He showed me to local sights and told about Ho Chi Minh and the General. The weather was raining and he provided me a raincoat. At the end he invited me for a drink. It was a fun tour in the rain 🌧️🌧️. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour despite the rain — what a memorable way to experience Hanoi! It’s great that your guide made the day comfortable with a raincoat, shared stories about Ho Chi Minh and the General, and even ended with a friendly drink. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure (hopefully under sunny skies next time ☀️). Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75

Nice guude

Ding_H, Aug 2025

Tom was a great guide, Along the way full of interesting facts and very entertaining. The information about the culture and the Vietnam war are very interesting. Tom's style was also nice. He even gave me snacks and drinks. I would recommend this tour to others tourists who stays in the same 🏨.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Tom’s entertaining style, his knowledge about the culture and Vietnam War, and the thoughtful touches like snacks and drinks. It’s great to know you’d recommend the tour to other travelers as well. We’d love to welcome you again for more memorable experiences in Hanoi! 🌏✨ Best regards, Johnson Excursions Travel. WhatsApp: +84 98 784 31 75