Hanoi City Tour: Guided Half-Day Tour & TrainStreet (Private Car) Discount Tickets

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Overview

Hi, I’m Max—or you may know me as "Max of Hanoi" Our team of local Hanoi guides is passionate about sharing the city's history, culture, food, and everyday life with travelers from around the world. This private tour is fully flexible and can be customized to match your interests, schedule, and travel style. If there are places you'd like to visit, skip, or replace, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to tailor the itinerary for you. Explore Hanoi's iconic landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Hoa Lo Prison, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the famous Train Street, while also discovering the city's authentic local side through stories and insights from our guides. With private transportation, a flexible itinerary, and personalized local guidance, this tour offers a relaxed and meaningful way to experience Hanoi at your own pace.

Pickup Information

Free pickup is available from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. For hotels outside this area, please contact us before booking so we can confirm pickup availability and any additional fees. If pickup is not available, guests can meet our guide at Hanoi Opera House.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hoa Lo Prison
Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” to explore Vietnam’s modern history during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War. Walk through preserved prison cells, historical exhibitions, and original artifacts while learning powerful stories about Vietnamese revolutionaries and former prisoners. Your guide will provide deeper insight into the prison’s history, daily life inside the facility, and its significance in Vietnam’s past.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on the peaceful shore of West Lake. Explore the beautiful Buddhist architecture, learn about Vietnamese spiritual traditions, and enjoy the calm atmosphere surrounding this historic temple that dates back more than 1,500 years.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Hanoi Train Street
Experience Hanoi Train Street, one of the city’s most unique and famous attractions, where trains pass through a narrow residential neighborhood just inches from local cafés and homes. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee while observing daily local life and capturing unforgettable photos in this vibrant and exciting atmosphere.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and explore Ba Dinh Square in front of the mausoleum, one of the most important historical landmarks in Vietnam. Continue to the surrounding area behind the mausoleum, including the famous One Pillar Pagoda and nearby cultural sites, while learning about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. Please note that the current itinerary does not include entering the mausoleum due to time limitations. If you wish to view Ho Chi Minh’s preserved body inside the mausoleum, please contact us in advance so we can arrange a more suitable schedule and itinerary.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Hanoi Opera House
Visit the Hanoi Opera House, one of the city’s most iconic French colonial landmarks inspired by the Paris Opera House. Learn about Hanoi’s colonial history and cultural development while admiring the elegant exterior architecture. Please note that the Opera House is currently not open for interior visits during this tour.
Duration: 5 mins
6. St. Joseph's Cathedral
Visit St. Joseph Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Hanoi and one of the city’s most recognizable French colonial landmarks. Admire its impressive Gothic architecture, learn about the history of Catholicism in Vietnam, and experience the lively atmosphere of the surrounding Old Quarter cafés and local streets.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Long Bien Bridge
Visit Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi and one of the city’s most historic French colonial landmarks. Walk along the iconic iron structure and learn about its important role throughout Vietnam’s modern history, from the colonial period to wartime Hanoi.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi city center

In-vehicle air conditioning

Private transportation

Entrance fees to listed attractions

Private English-speaking guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Services not mentioned in the inclusions list

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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