HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 private tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Two days on Doris Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha with kayaking, caves, tai chi, and a private balcony, plus round-trip Hanoi transfers.
Most Popular“The whole experience was great . Specially Emily treated us very well . She took care the whole group , asked for well being and food and everything . Big thanks 😊”
Private Hanoi walking tour with student guides covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and more, with free Old Quarter pickup.
“Our guide was Hanni (not sure on the spelling) and he was so knowledgeable about the history of Hanoi and Vietnam and modern-day Hanoi. I appreciated him quizzing us on things he had told us earlier when we saw it again at a different location to help us make the connection and remember it better.…”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with 10 tastings, egg coffee at Cafe Giảng, and hotel pickup, led by a foodie guide.
“Very nice private food tour with charming and friendly guide. Our guide Cherry was very kind and professional and took us to very different locations”
Private day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay: cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat, quiet lagoons, and seafood lunch with pickup.
“Great experience taking this tour with Gấm. We did a private tour of Ha Long Bay, a nice clean car arrived to pick us up from our hotel and drop us to the port where we boarded our boat (note - this was a very large boat for just the two of uRead more”
Private, door-to-door transfer between Hanoi Airport and the Old Quarter in an air-conditioned car, with meet-and-greet and easy pickup.
“very comunicative and good service.Eventhough our driver wasnt there i contacted support and find where is the driver and send him to meeting point”
A small-group Hanoi Old Quarter food walk with hotel pickup, up to 10 tastings, coffee or tea, and an included beer or soft drink.
“My family was very fortunate to enjoy a food tour led by our guide Patrick. He took us to so many amazing spots and we couldn't believe the incredible flavors. This is truly the best way to experience street food in Hanoi. We also did the tour with our three year old son and Patrick…”
Private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with cave visits, seafood lunch, and time kayaking or on a bamboo boat, plus a return to the city.
“Best time of our lives. Definitely a bucket lister. The islets are beautiful. Thanks to Hein on our private tour!”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter walking tour with a student guide: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ancient House, Kim Ngan Temple, and optional water puppets.
“David was a really nice young man and we had a terrific time in his company doing the tour, the private free tours are amazing”
Private full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a guide, cave climb, sampan boat ride, biking, and included lunch and entrance fees.
“This tour was fantastic! Our guide, Philip, was informative, took all our photos, and made sure we beat the crowds. His passion for Vietnam and the flexibility of a private tour made for a great day in Ninh Binh! We couldn’t believe how much we did and saw. Definitely recommend!”
Private Hanoi half-day tour with West Lake pagoda, Ho Chi Minh sights, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street, and Dong Xuan Market.
“Sandy asked us what we wanted to see at the start, and delivered on what we asked. Bypassing the queues at the prison was good & having the best position to see the train pass on Train Street was great.”
Private Hanoi street-food and market tour with hotel pickup, all food and drinks, Train Street photos, plus a former chef guide.
“Great fun and very informative about the food and the city. All the meals we tried were very fresh and tasty.”
Private guided Hanoi Old Quarter walk with a student guide, free pickup, and stops at Ho Chi Minh, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo, and Hoan Kiem.
“I have coeliac disease and other food intolerance. I am nervous about ordering food when I travel and the knowledge about my condition. I have to eat gluten free to have good health and not be in crippling sickness. During our discussions I sent a travel document for people with coeliac disease. Our guides Anna…”
Half-day private Hanoi highlights with Ho Chi Minh sites, Literature Temple, Market stops, and Train Street, plus French Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
“We had an awesome tour with our guide Andy. He was extremely knowledgeable and caring on our tour today. His english was very good. He didn’t rush the time we had with him and he answered all questions that we had in a lot of detail. We cannot recommend this tour enough. Thank you very…”
Private 3-hour street food walk in Hanoi Old Quarter with up to 7 tastings, egg coffee, and a local English guide. Pickup available.
“Chloe was so engaging. She knew the Old Quarter like the back of her hand and her choice of eating spots was excellent. The food and conversation was awesome. I would recommend this tour, and especially Chloe as guide, to anyone and everyone.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour hitting Train Street, Ho Chi Minh sites, pagodas, markets, and French colonial landmarks with hotel pickup.
“This is a perfect tour if you want to see many things in a short time! Khanh was a very knowledgeable guide and gave us lots of good information at each site. Be warned that Sundays are extremely busy at the sites and HoChiMinh mausoleum closes early. Overall great tour though, train street is a…”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
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