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“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”
Private Hanoi walking tour with student guides covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and more, with free Old Quarter pickup.
“Absolutely loved our student guides! They were incredibly accommodating — asking about and taking us to all the sites we wanted to see. It was a pleasure interacting with them and learning more about Hanoi while helping them practice their English.”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with 10 tastings, egg coffee at Cafe Giảng, and hotel pickup, led by a foodie guide.
“Our guide Lam (Lucky) was incredible! Very funny, thoughtful, and enthusiastic about sharing Vietnam’s cuisine with us. The food was also delicious. He did a great job of selecting a range of dishes and customizing our experience. Cannot recommend enough!”
Private day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay: cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat, quiet lagoons, and seafood lunch with pickup.
“Overall Good experience. Lucked out with weather. Food was average. Wish it could be better. Cost wise expected more. Guide was good.”
Private, door-to-door transfer between Hanoi Airport and the Old Quarter in an air-conditioned car, with meet-and-greet and easy pickup.
“Good communication with collection from the airport direct to the hotel. Clean & well kept car ⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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.
“Would not miss this experience! Andy gave an amazing tour letting us sample the best of local Vietnamese cuisine. Small group was so fun. Highly recommend!”
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.
“Really beautiful experience and such a lovely morning. Am so grateful to the captain and crew of the ship and to my guide Hien. Knowledgeable and friendly with helpful advice for the day and for other activities!”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter walking tour with a student guide: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ancient House, Kim Ngan Temple, and optional water puppets.
“we were given an amazing Hanoi tour experience by Jade as we walked around several locations and were taken on a guided tour of Ho Chi MInh museum.”
Private full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a guide, cave climb, sampan boat ride, biking, and included lunch and entrance fees.
“This was simply superb. Our driver and guide were helpful, efficient, knowledgeable and kind. From learning about culture at the ancient capital and wandering lotus fields to assisting us to reach the dragon head at Mua Cave, feeding ducks, bicycling though the beautiful landscape, tasty three course lunch and the serene boat ride - it…”
Private Hanoi half-day tour with West Lake pagoda, Ho Chi Minh sights, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street, and Dong Xuan Market.
“Tom was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with local advice !Born and bred in Hanoi & had a real passion for the city”
Private Hanoi street-food and market tour with hotel pickup, all food and drinks, Train Street photos, plus a former chef guide.
“As a solo female traveler, this Private Unstoppable Gourmet Gastronomic Tour was everything I could have hoped for and more. From the start, Kevin made me feel completely comfortable, safe, and genuinely cared for. The tour was fully cRead more”
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.
“Very nice . The guides arrived promptly, very friendly and made us feel at ease. Informative tour and great fun.”
Half-day private Hanoi highlights with Ho Chi Minh sites, Literature Temple, Market stops, and Train Street, plus French Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Our guide Long was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We saw all the interesting sights.”
Private 3-hour street food walk in Hanoi Old Quarter with up to 7 tastings, egg coffee, and a local English guide. Pickup available.
“Liam was great, he took us to some of the best local places to try a variety of dishes! We also got to hear a lot about Vietnamese culture and its cuisine. Fully recommend.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour hitting Train Street, Ho Chi Minh sites, pagodas, markets, and French colonial landmarks with hotel pickup.
“It was a very informative experience covering the landmarks of the city...Tour guide Sam was exceptional...the courtesy, the planning of activities and his knowlege of history was remarkable”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
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