Hanoi guide · CITY TOURS
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Popular Hanoi departure times disappear first on bright-weather dates. Compare the practical choices here, then reserve the city tours that matches your pace before the calendar narrows.
Private Hanoi walking tour with student guides at Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, with Old Quarter pickup.
“Winnee was such a great guide! My first time in Hanoi and it was fun to learn from a local. Winnee went out of her way to keep me safe as we crossed the street. I enjoyed my conversations with her, taking pictures, and not getting run over by traffic😂 Thank you Winnee”
4.5-hour Hanoi jeep tour: Old Quarter, West Lake, Thang Long Citadel and Train Street, with Vietnamese lunch and snacks.
“We took jeep city tour for hanoi. It was a great experience with Charlie as he explained everything in detail and we enjoyed alot”
Hanoi scooter tour led by women, riding to Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, and the B-52 site with local lunch and coffee.
“This trip was absolutely incredible, they showed us so much and were so informative. They were also so friendly! Would absolutely recommend if you want to learn more about the local life and history!”
Open-air jeep in Hanoi with Old Quarter, West Lake, Ba Dinh, banana farm island, Van Nien Pagoda, B52 Lake, and Train Street.
“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”
A customizable private day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay with a traditional cruise, seafood lunch, Thien Cung caves, and kayaking.
“We had an excellent time taking a day trip from Hanoi - Hien did a great job explaining everything. Great natural beauty and stunning caves. The pickup from hotel, ride to Ha Long and the boat ride was flawless”
A comfy open-top Hanoi hop-on hop-off bus with 13 stops, audio in 8 languages, and a guidebook. Spend 1 or 2 days your way.
“it was nice to see lots of interesting places ,with over 12 stops”
Hands-on Hanoi craft villages, incense and conical hats, with optional lacquer and train-street stops. From $16.
“Our tour guide Danny was terrific. He was very funny, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I especially appreciated how informative the tour was about the historic aspects, the processes and the occasional trivia. It also included some interactive activities which I thought really added something extra. Pickup time was also very well communicated and the driver was very professional as well.”
A hands-on Hanoi tour through incense, conical hat, and lacquer villages, with optional Train Street or city highlights plus water puppets.
“Great tour very informative and great value for money”
A private half-day Hanoi city tour hitting top sights and Train Street, with an English guide, air-conditioned pickup, and entrance fees.
“We had a fantastic time with Maxx. He’s super knowledgeable and catered the tour to our family’s interest. We had a limited time in Hanoi and felt we got a really great understanding of the city and a sample of what the city has to offer. Highly recommend the tour!”
Half-day Hanoi bicycle tour with hotel pickup, small-group ride to West Lake, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, plus lunch and refreshments.
“I had a great time on my tour with Chris. He was very knowledgeable and took me to some great places. Highly recommend!”
Hanoi on a small-group Vespa with Ao Dai female riders: West Lake, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, lunch, and egg coffee.
“This trip was very enjoyable. My guide Lynn was so informative and interesting. She explained each place we went to and gave me a wonderful insight into Vietnamese life and culture. I would highly recommend this trip. Pauline”
Hanoi full-day guided tour from Old Quarter to incense and conical hat villages, plus Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and lunch.
“Great experience with a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. Covered all important sights within Hanoi”
Private Hanoi half-day highlights with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, Opera House, Hoan Kiem.
“Andy was such a pleasure. We ended up running a few mins behind due to traffic and a misunderstanding with our Grab driver and Andy was kind enough to wait for us and stayed on the phone with me until we found him. We ended up being the only two on this specific tour time, it was great. We got to experience what felt like a private tour with Andy and our driver who made sure we got to every sight safely. Also, we went home with an amazing tote bag as a token of Andy’s appreciation! While the whole trip was amazing, train street was the highlight and an…”
See Hanoi’s top landmarks in 4 hours, with A/C pickup, small group pacing, and key stops like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
“The half day private tour includes limousine transfer to the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Quarter and St Joseph’s Cathedral as well as a stop for an egg yolk coffee (highly recommended). Our young tour guide Sean was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Vietnam and happily answered all of our questions.”
Private 4 to 5 hour Hanoi tour with hotel pickup, major pagodas, markets, and Train Street, plus French colonial sights for $52.
“We had a great day with Lan. We customized our tour with her to visit the sites we had not yet seen. She was very knowledgeable, energetic and passionate about what she did. We learned a great deal on this tour and are very happy we did it. Would definitely recommend for a 1/2 day outing!”
