Shore Excursion: Full-day Hanoi City Tour from Halong Port

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Hanoi, Vietnam

Popular pick

Booked 5+ times last week!

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

A full-day shore excursion is a great way to maximize your time in Hanoi. The small group size allows for a more personalized experience, and you won't have to worry about planning an itinerary or coordinating transportation logistics. Learn about the city's history, try its famous street food, and cover major landmarks, all in one convenient outing.

Upgrade to a private tour to see Hanoi at your own pace
Choose from several morning tour times to fit your schedule
Get a crash course on Hanoi's culture from your guide
Try local flavors during your included lunch

What's Included

Lunch

We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Experienced English Speaking tour guide

Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Cat Ba National Park
Cat Hai, Hai Phong 05418, Vietnam

Pickup details

Our tour guide and driver will be waiting for you at the Guest Terminal at Halong International port (in front of the yellow building) with a pick up sign of your name on.

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chua Tran Quoc

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vua Chả Cá

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ngoc Son Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hanoi

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

4.8

based on 24 reviews

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Bustling Hanoi

Carole_C, Feb 2026

Mr Thomas, our guide, took us through amazing experiences in Hanoi. We got to ride in a pedi cab, experience the train drive-through town, inches from us, while we had coffee as well as the sites and fabulous food in this city. Wonderful memories!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for joining our full-day Hanoi shore excursion and for sharing your lovely feedback! We are delighted Mr. Thomas helped you enjoy Hanoi’s vibrant energy, from the pedicab ride and Train Street coffee moment to the city sights and flavorful local food. It was a pleasure to host you, and we are so glad the day left you with lasting memories. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam

Hanoi day trip from HaLong bay

Emilio_M, Jan 2026

Outstanding value and personal attention. Included a fabulous lunch with very knowledgeable guide. Victor adapted to our schedule request and we had a great day!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Emilio, thank you for joining our Hanoi day trip from Ha Long Bay and for sharing your kind feedback! We are delighted Victor’s knowledgeable guidance, flexible timing, personal care, and the enjoyable lunch helped make your day such a rewarding experience. It was a pleasure to host you. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam

Wonderful day in Hanoi!

jacquelinem_c, Jan 2026

Had a wonderful day in Hanoi exploring all the sights. Our tour guide GAM, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She was also very flexible with helping to go to the best locations.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Jacqueline, thank you for joining our full-day Hanoi shore excursion and for sharing your kind feedback! We are delighted GAM’s insightful guidance, helpful support, and flexible planning helped you explore the city’s best sights with ease. It was a pleasure to host you. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam

Our guide in Hanoi was...

Vicki_T, Jan 2026

Our guide in Hanoi was friendly and helpful; I use a mobility scooter so accessibility is very important to me!! The lunch was truly a delight and we got to try lots of things we might not have otherwise. We would recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Vicki, thank you for joining our full-day Hanoi shore excursion and for sharing your kind feedback! We are so pleased our guide could provide friendly, helpful support with accessibility in mind, and that lunch gave you the chance to enjoy a variety of local flavors. It was a pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam

Don’t bother with Hanoi go to Halong bay instead for 2 days

David_T, Mar 2025

Long journey from where the cruise ship docked and not much to see when you get there I should have spent the 2 days in Halong bay. The Guild was very helpful and made the trip worthwhile. However if considering a trip to Hanoi reconsider. The only thing we enjoyed was Train street .

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Mr. David, We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience in Hanoi didn’t meet your expectations. We understand that Hanoi can be a bit overwhelming when you’re short on time, and we completely respect your decision to prefer the natural beauty and tranquility of Halong Bay. However, we’re happy to hear that the guide was able to make the trip worthwhile, and we’ll certainly take your feedback into account as we continue to improve our tours. Hanoi has its own unique charm, but we do understand that it’s not for everyone. We hope that your Halong Bay experience was much more in line with what you were looking for, and we do appreciate your honest feedback. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are hoping to see you come back to VIetnam in the future 🤍

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