Hanoi City Tours Private Half-Day & Train Street (By MaxofHanoi)

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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I’m Max, a local Hanoi tour guide, and together with my team, we want to show you the Hanoi that we know and love — beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Our tours combine Hanoi’s famous landmarks with local stories, history, culture, and everyday life. Because every tour is private, we can tailor the experience to your interests, answer your questions, and let you explore at your own pace.

Our goal is simple: to make you feel like you’re exploring Hanoi with a local friend, not just joining another tour.

Places You’ll Visit:

Discover some of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks and hidden stories, from French colonial architecture and wartime history to ancient Buddhist traditions and the unique daily life of Hanoi.

+ Hanoi Opera House
+ Hoa Lo Prison
+ St. Joseph’s Cathedral
+ Train Street
+ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
+ Tran Quoc Pagoda
+ Long Bien Bridge

Options

Budget option, Self Guide

Pass by for photos: Drive past the Hanoi Opera House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Shopping: Dong Xuan Market / Farmer Supermarket...
Main highlights (self-guided).: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street.
Duration: 4 hours
Watters : 1 bottle of water per person
Transportation : 1–5 travelers: MPV/SUV.
6 travelers plus: Van with additional complimentary TOUR ASSISTANT to help coordinate the experience
Note: As this is our BUDGET option, the driver speaks very limited English. If needed, he can use Google Translate to communicate.
Note: Entrance tickets "ARE NOT INCLUDED"
Pickup included

Private Tour with Guide & Car

7 Highlights : Train Street, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi Opera House, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street
Customize your tour: Please message us anytime. We're happy to support you.
Duration: 4 hours
Water : 1 bottle of water per person ⭐
Ticket: Included
Transportation: 1–4 guests: Private 7-seat MPV/SUV,
5–15 guests: Private 16-seat van
Pickup included

What's included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi city center
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Entrance fees to listed attractions
Private English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the inclusions list

What to expect

Hoa Lo Prison
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
40m

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.
Hanoi Train Street
30m · Admission ticket included

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.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
20m

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.
Hanoi Opera House
5m

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.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
15m

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.
Long Bien Bridge
15m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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