Half-Day Hanoi Private City Tour
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Half-Day Hanoi Private City Tour
By Tour Guide Hanoi
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Ages 2-80
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Entry/Admission - Chua Tran Quoc
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lo Prison
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 57 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, VietnamPlease give me your hotel name in Hanoi or your meeting point place so I could pickup you there
Pickup details- Please give me your hotel name in Hanoi or your meeting point place so I could pickup you there. Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is closed in afternoons on Mondays and Fridays.Some destinations are required the long cloth, such as: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temple, pagoda.....
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- 57 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
- 57 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9570P6- The Ho Chi Minh Complex is only open for visitors Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sun
- This private tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate
- Most travelers can participate
- Ho Chi Minh museum is closed in afternoons on Mondays and Fridays.Some destinations are required the long cloth, such as: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temple, pagoda.....
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9570P6
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- davesJ61ZF0 contributionsTerrific Day in HanoiAnh was absolutely terrific showing us the main historical sites in Hanoi! He was engaging, answered all of our questions about Vietnam’s history and did everything we asked of him. A highlight was the coffee shop he took us to where we had egg coffee - prepared right at our table! The last day of a 4 week trip couldn’t have been better! I highly recommend his services! Dave StewartWritten December 17, 2023
- marty540 contributionsBook this guide! He’s great.We had a great day with Anh. He was a wonderful guide for the day and his English was excellent. He has a driver with him so it made it so easy to get off at sites without worrying about parking. We had a delightful day together and ended with a cup of egg coffee and white wine for me!Written December 17, 2023
- michaelfY7045SZ0 contributionsKnowledgable guideAnh was most helpful, not merely taking us from one food outlet to another in the old city, but commenting upon the history of Hanoi, the remnants of French architecture and the working lives of the population - he was also a good example of how to cross the city streets when motorcycles seem to come from every direction!Written November 29, 2023
- Pippadee0 contributionsFANTASTIC TOUR GUIDE - JUST BOOK ITExcellent Custom tour! Ahn was a fantastic guide, after I contacted him via email, we discussed a couple of different options for a full two days and finalised the itinerary. On the days themselves we then adapted the order depending on the weather and other extenuating factors. He did this effortlessly and with our best interests at heart. Ahn is a polite and professional guide that has excellent English language skills. He answers questions thoroughly and correctly and now we have toured Cambodia and Vietnam more thoroughly, we truly appreciate these skills!( Hanoi was our first stop) We would thoroughly recommend Ahn to any party looking to explore Hanoi and its surrounding areas. Don’t hesitate !!!!Written August 17, 2023
- bonchua0 contributionsIncense makingGreat explanations and interesting tour to see how incense were made. Beautiful picture to be taken at the yard and no rush at all. Great way to end the tour before heading to the airport as this is less than 3 hrs in total.Written June 29, 2023
- gayathriv830 contributionsFantastic tour guide!We had Ahn as our tour guide for a city tour (and later for a food tour) of Hanoi. He was fantastic. He’s friendly, very knowledgeable about the history of the city (and Vietnam as a whole), and was very patient as we asked questions. We'd highly recommend him for any visit!Written April 5, 2023
- Travelalot23450 contributionsWonderful Day with a Terrific Guide Anh!We took a full-day Hanoi city tour with Anh and had the most wonderful day! Anh is a very nice person and is so knowledgeable about the city and the history of Vietnam. He took us to some key historical sites and also showed us some local neighborhoods so we could learn about the local culture. We learned so much! In addition, before we even arrived in Hanoi he provided us with guidance about obtaining visas and hiring shuttles. We cannot say enough nice things about Anh, and we highly recommend his services to anyone traveling to Hanoi. He is the best!Written February 3, 2023
- eudoraa830 contributionsSuperb Day Tour of Ninh BinhDid a private one day tour with Anh on 5 Dec 2022. We visited the temples at Hao Lu, climbed the Lying Dragon Mountain and went to Tam Coc town for a Vietnamese lunch. Anh (who has 2 Degrees!) was knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about Vietnamese history and culture. The trip was well- planned by Anh, communication was prompt and excellent. Transportation was safe and clean. We truly enjoyed the trip very much. Can't recommend enough!Written December 7, 2022
- TrailBlazer7132930 contributionsHighly recommended tour guideIt was indeed a great experience visiting Hanoi and Anh and his team did a great job in arranging the tour including meals with good selection. Although I was little hesitant to take the risk to just book him by just reading reviews in the beginning but there was no regrets as he was helpful even to decide on the itinerary.Written August 31, 2022
- 124carlz0 contributionsFantastic Experience with AnhWe had an excellent experience touring the major landmarks of Hanoi. We were able to see and learn about many aspects of the city in just one day. Anh was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He is kind, friendly, and we enjoyed spending our day with him. He coordinated all of the day’s activities, including transportation and tickets, smoothly and efficiently. We highly recommend taking this tour of Hanoi.Written January 10, 2020
- U9553CTjamesk0 contributionsFabulous day tripWe had an amazing time with Anh he had great communication skills. He was prompt. He has a passion for Vietnam. He gave us several options to choose from. He hired an excellent (safe) driver to escort us. We had such a great day doing this tour. Not only do I recommend doing this day tour, I recommend Anh as the guide. He takes his job seriously. Five stars all The way!Written December 30, 2019
- Philippa7560 contributionsGreat Tour Guide Highly RecommendMr. Ang was a great tour guide. His knowledge was excellent and his flexibility was appreciated. He knew the best times to go to each site and we covered all of Hanoi in one day and it was not rushed at all. I have no hesitation in recommending him. You will learn so much from him.Written December 27, 2019
- donnaomward0 contributionsGreat TripThis is a great tour of Halong Bay. Four hours on the cruise is perfect to take in the sights. Our tour guide showed us many of the different islands and took us to a fascinating cave.Written October 30, 2019
- MoSyed0 contributionsHanoi City, Halong Bay & Perfume Pagoda Day TripsVery professional company. Mr. Anh, the owner, provided us an excellent guide. Mr. Nam was 25 yrs old, well educated, fluent in English with a great sense of humor. He was not only patient but very knowledgeable about the areas where we went. All the trips were very well organized. The driver was very careful and polite, and the private tour bus for 3 people was comfortable and spacious. Due to time constraint this time, we opted on a 3 day tour - 1st day Hanoi City, 2nd day Halong Bay and 3rd day was Perfume Pagoda. All was well planned out by TOUR GUIDE HANOI and all trips were smooth and without any hiccups. We will definitely hire this company again for private trip to Sapa, Hoi An, and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city). We highly recommend this company.Written October 18, 2019
- MoSyed0 contributionsHanoi City TourWonderful Hanoi city tour with Mr. Nam (young, informed, energetic & very well spoken in English) a friend of Mr. Anh, the owner. The 3 of us covered a lot of ground in one day from 9am to about 3pm. Everything went extremely smooth. We also stopped by for lunch at a local restaurant. We took our time and Mr. Nam explained everything in details. His knowledge of Vietnam's history was really great. We would highly recommend this tour for everyone. Loved it.Written October 18, 2019
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Mary Margaret F
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Nov 2023 • Solo
This was an excellent tour in every respect.
I was doing a S-E Asia cruise by myself. When I saw that the ship would be docked for two nights in Halong Bay, I wanted to see Hanoi, but the ship did not offer a one- day excursion in/ out of Hanoi that appealed to me.
I had some ideas of what I wanted to see but no idea of where in Hanoi those sites were, how to get to them, or the amount of time it would all take.
My travel agent found Anh ( Cao Thien) , an independent Tour Guide / Operator in Hanoi, to provide me with what I was looking for and I could not have been more satisfied. Anh connected directly with me by email to ascertain what I wanted to see and planned our route and schedule accordingly, to customize and maximize my experience in the time available. He picked me up right at the ship and ensured that I returned to it well in time for sailing, without any stress. He took me to see everything that I wanted to see and more! In addition, he managed to work in two wonderful Vietnamese meals at local establishments that I would never have found on my own, all in an efficient but relaxed and friendly ambiance that made me feel totally comfortable.
Anh was ( and is) organized, reliable, friendly, knowledgeable about Vietnamese history and culture and enjoys sharing that knowledge with his customers, whether individuals or groups and I highly recommend him!
M. M. Fox
Toronto, Canada
I was doing a S-E Asia cruise by myself. When I saw that the ship would be docked for two nights in Halong Bay, I wanted to see Hanoi, but the ship did not offer a one- day excursion in/ out of Hanoi that appealed to me.
I had some ideas of what I wanted to see but no idea of where in Hanoi those sites were, how to get to them, or the amount of time it would all take.
My travel agent found Anh ( Cao Thien) , an independent Tour Guide / Operator in Hanoi, to provide me with what I was looking for and I could not have been more satisfied. Anh connected directly with me by email to ascertain what I wanted to see and planned our route and schedule accordingly, to customize and maximize my experience in the time available. He picked me up right at the ship and ensured that I returned to it well in time for sailing, without any stress. He took me to see everything that I wanted to see and more! In addition, he managed to work in two wonderful Vietnamese meals at local establishments that I would never have found on my own, all in an efficient but relaxed and friendly ambiance that made me feel totally comfortable.
Anh was ( and is) organized, reliable, friendly, knowledgeable about Vietnamese history and culture and enjoys sharing that knowledge with his customers, whether individuals or groups and I highly recommend him!
M. M. Fox
Toronto, Canada
Written November 25, 2023
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Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for your great review about my work. I look forward to meeting you again in the future.
Written November 26, 2023
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Paul M
Ireland64 contributions
Mr. Hoang was our guide for the half-day tour. He was a super lovely guy who was very knowledgeable about all things in Hanoi. Brought us around in a car to various temples and to the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, where we managed to just arrive in time before the queue was closed.
Great tour if you’re in town for a short time.
Super friendly too, so no hesitation in recommending.
Great tour if you’re in town for a short time.
Super friendly too, so no hesitation in recommending.
Written April 12, 2023
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Julie
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
We booked the half day city tour in Hanoi. Our guide, Anh, was very informative and knowledgeable of the sights we visited. We were also given a choice of sights to visit. I would highly recommend this tour in Hanoi, especially if you only have a short stay in the city. Well worth the money.
Written September 11, 2019
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rockport
Ottawa, Canada589 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We had a great one day visit of Hanoi with Anh. He was very quick to respond to my email inquiries and tailor a private tour for us. We had limited time as our vacation was cut short by a week unexpectedly and had to make some changes to our original two day tour with him. He was very accommodating. His english is excellent. We had originally planned a day inside and outside the city. Due to our shortened stay, we decided to focus our tour in Hanoi only. We stared with a half day city tour of the main attractions (including an early morning stop at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum). Anh arrived promptly at our hotel in the Old Quarter district for 8:30 am and handled the taxi transfers to the main sites while providing us with the historical information we needed. We finished off our morning city tour with lunch and a delicious bowl of Bun Cha and he returned us to our hotel around 1:30. That afternoon we took a few hours on our own to relax and make a quick visit Hoa Lo Prison and a coffee stop along Hoan Kiem Lake located near the Old Quarter. He met up with us again for an evening walking food tour through the old quarter where we made about six food stops. Come hungry and pace yourself with just a taste of everything. The food tour provided us with a good sampling of a variety of speciality dishes was about 3 hours and we finished at Giang 39 for their famous egg coffee. We parted ways and we went up to the Twilight Sky Bar at the top of The Siesta Hotel and Spa for a drink overlooking the lake. Managed to squeeze in the most we could with only a day instead of the three originally planned for Hanoi - so just a taste of Hanoi. :)
We would definitely recommend Anh’s service for a private tour. A group tour may be a little less expensive if budget is tight. He does tours outside the city too which would be worth discussing with him. Don’t hesitate.
We would definitely recommend Anh’s service for a private tour. A group tour may be a little less expensive if budget is tight. He does tours outside the city too which would be worth discussing with him. Don’t hesitate.
Written April 1, 2018
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Hi Nancy,
Thank you very much for your rating and booking tour with me. I do hope I could meet you again in the future. All the bests
Anh
Written April 4, 2018
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Sean
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Sep 2019 • Solo
Fabulous tour.
Anh met me at my hotel and transported me around Hanoi taking in all the slights possible in half a day. His knowledge was immense and his friendly manner made the tour interesting and fun.
I would highly recommend booking a tour with Anh.
Anh met me at my hotel and transported me around Hanoi taking in all the slights possible in half a day. His knowledge was immense and his friendly manner made the tour interesting and fun.
I would highly recommend booking a tour with Anh.
Written September 25, 2019
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Hi Sean,
Thank you very much for booking a half day city with us and thanks a lot for your great review. I do hope to meet you again in Vietnam in the future.
With kind regards
Anh
Written September 25, 2019
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42Cups
Melbourne, Australia38 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Anh was fantastic and very accommodating. We did one half day tour the day we arrived in Vietnam and a full day tour which consisted of a half day city tour plus a half day food tour. Anh was excellent to deal with while booking and made the process so easy. He was very flexible and tailored the tours to suit us even taking us to organise our phone sims and taking us to our dinner reservation. It was such a pleasure to spend time with Anh and to learn about the Vietnamese culture and history and to talk about his way of life. We saw everything we wanted to and it was all at a very comfortable pace and nothing was rushed. Anh made our time in Hanoi extra memorable and we would recommend him to everyone.
Written November 24, 2017
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Would this tour offer transport form Ha Long where our cruise ship will be docked?
Written October 2, 2019
In short no. We were picked up from our hotel in Hanoi city. You could organise a transfer from Ha Long to Hanoi.
Written October 3, 2019
Our group of four will be arriving by cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, February 1 2020. We would like a private tour, with pickup and drop off at the cruise ship port. Please advise if you are able to accommodate this request. If so, what would be on our tour and what would it cost.
Written June 11, 2019
Are you available tomorrow afternoon Oct 31st? Our original plans were cancelled.
Written October 30, 2018
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