Hanoi Customized Private City Tour with Train Street
Description
This private half-day tour of Hanoi is unique for its blend of iconic landmarks, cultural immersion, and local experiences. You'll visit the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda, the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the thrilling Train Street, where a train passes inches from homes. Explore traditional craft streets in the Old Quarter, where artisans continue age-old trades, and end at the vibrant Dong Xuan Market, offering a taste of local life. The tour’s personalized nature allows for a deeper, more intimate connection with Hanoi’s rich heritage in a short amount of time.
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Itinerary
Located on a small island in the middle of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, dating back over 1,500 years. Explore the peaceful surroundings and learn about the history and significance of this ancient site.
The tour guide will take you to walk across the front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to take photos and learn about his history. We do not enter the Mausoleum, as the queue can take approximately 1.5 hours. After that, you may visit the One Pillar Pagoda if you wish.
Experience the unique sight of Train Street, where trains pass just inches away from the homes and businesses lining the tracks. Witness the daily life of the locals who live and work here and enjoy a coffee at one of the nearby cafes.
Explore Hanoi's largest indoor market, where you can find everything from fresh produce and local delicacies to clothing and souvenirs. Take your time to shop and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling market.
Hanoi Opera House – A French Colonial Architectural Gem Built by the French between 1901 and 1911, the Hanoi Opera House is one of the most iconic colonial buildings in Vietnam.
Long Bien Bridge – A Living Symbol of Hanoi Built by the French from 1899–1902, Long Bien Bridge was once among the longest bridges in the world. During the Vietnam War, it was bombed 14 times but rebuilt every time, becoming a powerful symbol of Hanoi’s resilience. Today, walking on the bridge offers stunning views of the Red River and a unique glimpse into local life—just minutes from the Old Quarter.
Start your tour with a visit to the stunning St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a prominent French colonial-era landmark.
Visit the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" (Hoa Lo Prison), a former French colonial prison that later housed American POWs during the Vietnam War.
Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the heart of Hanoi, is an important historical landmark. It is also called Sword Lake or Luc Thuy Lake. The name “Hoan Kiem” comes from the legend of King Le Loi returning the magical sword to the Golden Turtle after defeating the Ming invaders. The lake is famous for its peaceful scenery, green surroundings, and iconic structures such as Turtle Tower, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hanoi City Tours 41 Luong Van Can street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(844)
Our guide Peter was very good and informative. By the end of the 4 hours we had seen and learnt a lot about Hanoi. Peter’s English is very good and he is very knowledgeable
The Tour Guide Mr. Lucky was very polite and knew his job well. He was well presentable and very helpful to our needs and question.. A very humble person would deeply recommend him for our next time visit to Hanoi.
Great afternoon spent in Hanoi - tour guide James was very professional, polite, knowledgeable and accommodating with extra requests, nothing was too much trouble for him... he even got us back to train street in time for the most memorable experience and introduced us to egg coffee and coconut coffee smoothie - highly recommend this private tour, our guide, the sites and the beverages!
We had private tour with Sandy. Very informative went out of her way to answer our questions and help us Was so impressed with Sandy would highly recommend her to anybody
We had a very enjoyable morning touring with Max and Tung. Tung was an excellent driver - we always felt very safe. Max was a great guide. We hit all the main sites and we enjoyed his additional commentary and added history. Train street was definitely one of the highlights!
Max was an amazing guide!!!! We got to see so much of the city in a short amount of time. There is no way we could have visited all of these places on our own. It was so stress free to have an air conditioned car drop us off and pick us up at each new spot. Max knew the answer to every question we asked him, and he gave us so much history and information about Vietnam. I would HIGHLY recommend this excursion with this particular guide. Thanks Max!
Excellent tour of Hanoi. Our guide, Lucky, was very friendly, personable, knowledgeable and kept the itinerary flexible to suit our needs. His English was excellent. The vehicle was comfortable and impeccably clean. The places visited on the tour were definitely worth visiting. Train Street was quite an experience. I would highly recommend
Our tour guide, Max, was very knowledgeable and we appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Hanoi at our own pace on this private tour.
Thank you James for a lovely tour. James got us into the Prison with a VIP experience. He went above and beyond and answered all our questions. Would recommend the private tour with James and an egg coffee at the famous train street!
Max was great. He is very knowledgeable and made the tour fun.
