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Tours/Hanoi/Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide

Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide

Hanoi8 hours
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
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Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide
Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Location
Hanoi, Vietnam
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Local Tours ASIA

Description

Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city center. With just one day to explore Hanoi, a private tour means you can take in the sights at your own pace. Explore Highlight of Hanoi City with this private tour to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum , the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Roundtrip transfer, all entrance fees and lunch meal are also included in the tour.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Mon, Oct 19
Adult (ages 9+)
$120
Child (ages 4–8)
$90
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $200.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.

Tour Options

Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide

Pickup included

Itinerary

Old Quarter
Pass by

Private driver and guide will pick up guests at the hotel lobby where you stay around Hanoi City. Please ready everything before departure time.

Chua Tran Quoc
Admission included60 min

First Stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. Tran Quoc Pagoda is more than 1500 years old, which means the place holds such an important role in the development of Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular. That is the main reason why the temple attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Admission included120 min

Then visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a large building located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, where Ho, Chairman of the Workers' Party of Vietnam from 1951 until his death in 1969, read the Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It is open to the public every morning except Monday. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy which is the most unique padoga in the world.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Admission included180 min

Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.Vietnam Ethnology Museum Hanoi offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote sociology-cultural diversity within the country. Visitors are welcome to browse some of the vast research on offer at this public museum which is also a centre for ethnographic research. Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine.

Temple of Literature & National University
Admission included60 min

After lunch, continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century. The Temple of Literature is the first university complex in Vietnam. Not only is it a cultural and historical relic, it is also where many students come to pray for luck in their upcoming exams and studies. As the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a popular cultural and historical relic in every Hanoi travel tour. Visiting this place, you will be enchanted by its grandeur and serenity. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history of development from the early days.

Hoa Lo Prison
Admission included60 min

Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton. Located at address 1 Hoa Lo Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District (Ha Noi), Hoa Lo Prison Relic was known before as "hell on earth" right in the heart of Ha Noi. Coming to Hoa Lo Prison Relic, visitors will have a chance to experience the images recreating the scene where political prisoners were tortured.

Old Quarter
Pass by

After Hoa Lo Prison, our driver and guide will take you back to hotel/place in Hanoi City. End tour.

What's included

Included
Bottle of mineral water per person
Set menu lunch with vietnamese cuisine
Entrance fees & sightseeing as program
Minivan/Privare Car pick up around Hanoi
Visit highlights of Hanoi Capital City
Private English speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick up all guests at any places around Hanoi City. Our driver and guide will meet you at your place, please ready everyting before departure time.

How it compares in Hanoi

  • Starting price $120 is 50% above the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Hanoi

Excurgo comparison of 9,030 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing Tour with Experienced Guide lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $120 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $200. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–8 pay from $90, adults from $120. Infants go free.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick up all guests at any places around Hanoi City. Our driver and guide will meet you at your place, please ready everyting before departure time. Pickup points include Jerry Hotel, Bayhomes Golden Palm Serviced Apartment.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

$120/ person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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