Hanoi Private Half-Day Tour: City Highlights and Train Street

1. Old Quarter
   15m · Admission ticket included
   This is a private tour lasting approximately 4–4.5 hours, with flexible start times to suit your schedule. Your guide and driver will pick you up directly from your preferred location in Hanoi. You can choose your preferred departure time from the available options and enjoy a personalized city tour at your own pace.
2. Chua Tran Quoc
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Your first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, with a history spanning approximately 1,500 years. Located on a small island in West Lake, this sacred Buddhist site is an important cultural and spiritual landmark in Vietnam’s capital. Originally built in 541 under the name Khai Quoc Pagoda, it was relocated in 1615 following the collapse of a Red River dyke and later renamed Tran Quoc during the reign of King Le Hy Tong. Today, the pagoda remains an iconic symbol of Hanoi, offering visitors a peaceful atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and a glimpse into Vietnam’s rich Buddhist heritage.
3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square, one of Hanoi’s most significant historical landmarks. This monumental site is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s beloved revolutionary leader, affectionately known as “Uncle Ho.” Learn about his life, legacy, and important role in Vietnam’s history while exploring the surrounding Ba Dinh Square, a key location for major national events and ceremonies.
4. Hoa Lo Prison
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton” or “Maison Centrale,” a historic site in Hanoi’s French Quarter. Built by French colonial authorities in 1896, the prison was used to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries during the colonial period. Later, it held American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, who referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton.” Although much of the original complex was demolished in the 1990s, the remaining section has been preserved as a museum, offering visitors insight into Vietnam’s colonial history, wartime experiences, and struggle for independence.
5. Hanoi Train Street
   1h · Admission ticket included
   End your tour at Hanoi Train Street, one of the city’s most distinctive attractions. This narrow residential street is lined with tall, closely packed houses and small cafés built alongside the railway tracks. Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a local café while experiencing the unique atmosphere of daily life along the railway. If the train is scheduled to pass during your visit, you may have the chance to watch it travel through this remarkable narrow passage. Train schedules and access can vary, so please follow your guide’s instructions and local safety regulations.
6. Old Quarter
   15m · Admission ticket included
   After visiting Hanoi Train Street, relax as your driver transfers you back to your hotel in Hanoi. Say goodbye to your guide and driver, bringing your half-day city tour to a pleasant end.

Pickup details

We will pick up guests at hotels around Hanoi City. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for Hanoi City Tour. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels