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By Hanoi Private Tour Guide

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €4 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the heart of Hanoi, exploring the city's rich history, culture, and cuisine.

    You'll visit popular tourist attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, as well as off-the-beaten-path locations that only locals know about. You'll learn about the city's history, traditions, and local way of life, gaining an insider's view of Hanoi. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself.

    NOTE:

    • Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
    • You're welcome to customise the itinerary with us to better suit your preferences.
    • We’ll reach out to you via WhatsApp, Line, Instagram, or other platforms, so please don’t forget to leave your contact details!

Activity location

  • Temple Ngoc Son
    • P. Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Tr_ng, Hoan Ki_m, Ha N_i, Viet Nam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Temple Ngoc Son
    • P. Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Tr_ng, Hoan Ki_m, Ha N_i, Viet Nam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

Check availability

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€4.30 x 1 Traveller€4.30
Total
Price is €4.30

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • Inclusions
    Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)
  • Inclusions
    Free private tour guide
  • Inclusions
    No tip expected and no hidden charge during the tours
  • Exclusions
    Transport

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
    • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Temple Ngoc Son

  • 30m
(Schedule is flexible) Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam Located on a small island in the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is one of Hanoi’s most visited cultural sites. Connected to the lakeshore by the iconic red wooden The Huc Bridge, the temple honours General Tran Hung Dao and other national scholars and heroes. Its serene setting, historical significance, and traditional architecture make it a perfect spot to explore Vietnam’s spiritual and intellectual heritage.

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
(Schedule is flexible) Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises.

Temple of Literature & National University

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
(Schedule is flexible) Temple of Literature & National University is originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature.

Hoa Lo Prison

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
(Schedule is flexible) Hoa Lo Prison ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.

Location

Activity location

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    Temple Ngoc Son
    • P. Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Tr_ng, Hoan Ki_m, Ha N_i, Viet Nam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Temple Ngoc Son
    • P. Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Tr_ng, Hoan Ki_m, Ha N_i, Viet Nam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

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