Hanoi Private Tour with a Local Guide
- 2–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Your expert local guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide who has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
- Local tour guide (Vietnamese or expat)
What's not
- Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Explore the bustling Hanoi Old Quarter, a labyrinth of narrow streets, traditional shop houses, and vibrant street life. Your guide will help you discover its "best parts" and "hidden secrets," offering insight into Hanoi's rich history, commerce, and daily life.
Take a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, a central and iconic landmark in Hanoi. This picturesque lake is surrounded by historical sites like Ngoc Son Temple and Turtle Tower, offering a serene escape and a popular spot for locals for morning exercises and evening walks.
A unique and thrilling attraction where a railway track runs through a narrow residential street. Visitors can witness trains passing just inches from homes while enjoying local coffee shops along the tracks.
Visit the Temple of Literature, one of Hanoi's main sightseeing places. This historic complex served as Vietnam's first national university and is a beautiful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. It symbolizes the country's reverence for scholarship and education.
A historic site known as the "Hanoi Hilton," where political prisoners were held during the French colonial era and American POWs during the Vietnam War. Now a museum, it offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s past through exhibits, preserved prison cells, and artifacts.
Admire the magnificent Hanoi Opera House, a grand French colonial building that stands as a significant architectural landmark and cultural venue in Hanoi. Its elaborate design and historical importance make it a popular photo stop.
Discover the Long Bien Bridge, one of Hanoi's "hidden secrets." This historic cantilever bridge, stretching across the Red River, is a poignant symbol of Hanoi's resilience and history. A walk across offers unique perspectives of the city and its waterways.
Explore Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi's largest indoor market, located within the Old Quarter. This bustling multi-story market offers a vast array of goods, from clothing and household items to electronics and local foodstuffs, providing an authentic local shopping experience.
Explore parts of the Tay Ho District, which is full of hidden secrets. This expansive district surrounds West Lake, offering a more tranquil atmosphere with beautiful lakeside views, ancient temples, and a vibrant expatriate community. It provides a different facet of Hanoi's urban landscape.
Chua Tran Quoc is the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, dating back over 1,500 years, and is beautifully situated on a small islet in the serene West Lake. This tranquil site is famed for its striking 11-story stupa and a sacred Bodhi tree, grown from a cutting of the original tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment. A visit offers a peaceful escape and a deep look into Vietnam's spiritual and architectural heritage.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, a significant historical and cultural site dedicated to Vietnam's revered leader. The complex includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum, offering a deep dive into modern Vietnamese history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at Cafe Giảng, famous for egg coffee.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Suisse Plus Travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 733 city tours we list in Hanoi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.
The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.
Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).
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