Tours/Hanoi/Viator
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

5.0(578)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.9(12)TRIPADVISOR5.0(566)

Description

Uncover Hanoi's Untold Stories and the Vietnam War! Discover History & Culture, having FUN fun in the heart of Hanoi. Delve deeply into about Vietnamese's lifestyle. You Will Love it ❤ ❤ Highlight : • Why early ? -> Beat the crowd + the heat. • Small Group of Up to 6️⃣ people • Focus on History & Culture & Fun • Gain deep insight into Vietnamese lifestyle

Tour Options

Small Group
  • Small Group of up to 6️ people: • Entrance tickets ( 100.000 VND per person ) & Drinks ( at train street ) are EXCLUDED
Private Tour in English
  • Private Tour: • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off will be included •• The itinerary could be changed according to your expectation
Private Tour in Other Language
  • Private Tour : • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off will be included •• The itinerary could be changed according to your expectation Other Language : : German, Italian, French, Español, Korean

Itinerary

10 min

• 1️⃣, Ly Thai To Statue, he was the first emperor of the Ly Dynasty, who moved Vietnam’s capital to Thang Long (Hanoi) in 1010.

10 min

• 2️⃣, Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the heart of Hanoi. Making it a symbol of the city’s history and culture

Pass by

• 3️⃣, Lenin Park, Lenin greatly influenced Vietnam through Marxist–Leninist ideas, which guided Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese revolution.

60 min

• 4️⃣, The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi is a solemn and iconic structure where Vietnam's founding leader is laid to rest

10 min

• 5️⃣, The One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is a unique, lotus-shaped temple

10 min

• 6️⃣, Huu Dien Temple, is a local spiritual site dedicated to traditional worship

30 min

• 7️⃣, Train Street, is a narrow residential alley where trains pass just a few feet from houses

60 min

• 8️⃣, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, built by the French, once held Vietnamese revolutionaries and later American POWs

20 min

• 9️⃣, Local place ( Hidden gem - No one know ), have traditional tea/drinks and candies as a warm greeting. Be widen knowledgeable about the main business, about a typical people's life in Vietnam. ( Afternoon Only )

Highlights

Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks
Raincoat
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Tea, ... )
Experienced and Licensed Guide
Cold bottled water

What's included

Included
Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks
Raincoat
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Tea, ... )
Experienced and Licensed Guide
Cold bottled water
Not included
Beverages ( at the Train Street ) - Optional
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers over 75 years
  • Not recommended for travelers with any impairments
  • Not recommended for travelers with baby carriages/ stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with pets

Reviews(578)

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Ben W
June 20, 2026
Absolutely amazing service

John our tour guide was absolutely amazing. Very kind and knowledgeable, was able to answer all of our questions thay we asked and informed us of all the information he had on Vietnam military and their culture. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi. Thank you so much John for the tour. We enjoyed every minute of it.

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shannon h
June 20, 2026
Absolutely amazing service.

John, our tour guide was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and kind. I really enjoyed the experience of learning about vietnams military history and culture and would recommend it to anyone visiting Hanoi. He answered all out questions and explained everything.

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Scenic65698284210
June 19, 2026
Great tour and tour guide! Excellent experience! .

John was excellent! He was highly knowledgeable and brought us to all of Hanoi’s city highlights and to local places including the train street and local cafes. Would definitely recommend him and this tour to all who want to see Hanoi and what it has to offer!

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chonamiami
June 18, 2026
Excellent experience

We had a great time doing this tour. Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable and helpful. We went to different interesting places. I highly recommend this tour and highly recommend John, our guide.

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seancV1884QL
June 18, 2026
Happily In Hanoi

The tour with John was amazing. He brought us around the city, provided comprehensive information regarding our surroundings and provided drinks / refreshments on the fly.

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stephaniebS3159PO
June 18, 2026
Great tour

John was a wonderful and accommodating guide. Flexible with our group of all ages! Highly recommended!

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P276QBrosed
June 16, 2026
Visit

We appreciated the visits as well as John’s explanations. The experience is complete with the cultural and tourist sites of Hanoi.

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11brendane
June 4, 2026
Walking tour of Hanoi

Amazing day with Jon. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. Showed us all the sights. Thank you for a great day

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Jenny I
May 29, 2026
Enthusiastic and kind guide, interesting locations.

We had a great day with John! He was passionate about his country's history and had a great positive attitude when sharing stories. We enjoyed discussing history and culture and ending the day with a beer!

5
50alvinp
May 25, 2026
Great tour!

John was a great guide. He’s very smart and passionate about Vietnam’s history. Couldn’t ask for a better tour of Hanoi.

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