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I’m Max, a local Hanoi tour guide, and together with my team, we want to show you the Hanoi that we know and love — beyond the typical tourist attractions.
Our tours combine Hanoi’s famous landmarks with local stories, history, culture, and everyday life. Because every tour is private, we can tailor the experience to your interests, answer your questions, and let you explore at your own pace.
Our goal is simple: to make you feel like you’re exploring Hanoi with a local friend, not just joining another tour.
Places You’ll Visit:
Discover some of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks and hidden stories, from French colonial architecture and wartime history to ancient Buddhist traditions and the unique daily life of Hanoi.
+ Hanoi Opera House
+ Hoa Lo Prison
+ St. Joseph’s Cathedral
+ Train Street
+ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
+ Tran Quoc Pagoda
+ Long Bien Bridge
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup is available from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. For hotels outside this area, please contact us before booking so we can confirm pickup availability and any additional fees.
If pickup is not available, guests can meet our guide at Hanoi Opera House.
Itinerary
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1Hoa Lo Prison
Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” to explore Vietnam’s modern history during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War. Walk through preserved prison cells, historical exhibitions, and original artifacts while learning powerful stories about Vietnamese revolutionaries and former prisoners. Your guide will provide deeper insight into the prison’s history, daily life inside the facility, and its significance in Vietnam’s past.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on the peaceful shore of West Lake. Explore the beautiful Buddhist architecture, learn about Vietnamese spiritual traditions, and enjoy the calm atmosphere surrounding this historic temple that dates back more than 1,500 years.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hanoi Train Street
Experience Hanoi Train Street, one of the city’s most unique and famous attractions, where trains pass through a narrow residential neighborhood just inches from local cafés and homes. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee while observing daily local life and capturing unforgettable photos in this vibrant and exciting atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and explore Ba Dinh Square in front of the mausoleum, one of the most important historical landmarks in Vietnam. Continue to the surrounding area behind the mausoleum, including the famous One Pillar Pagoda and nearby cultural sites, while learning about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. Please note that the current itinerary does not include entering the mausoleum due to time limitations. If you wish to view Ho Chi Minh’s preserved body inside the mausoleum, please contact us in advance so we can arrange a more suitable schedule and itinerary.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hanoi Opera House
Visit the Hanoi Opera House, one of the city’s most iconic French colonial landmarks inspired by the Paris Opera House. Learn about Hanoi’s colonial history and cultural development while admiring the elegant exterior architecture. Please note that the Opera House is currently not open for interior visits during this tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St. Joseph's Cathedral
Visit St. Joseph Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Hanoi and one of the city’s most recognizable French colonial landmarks. Admire its impressive Gothic architecture, learn about the history of Catholicism in Vietnam, and experience the lively atmosphere of the surrounding Old Quarter cafés and local streets.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Long Bien Bridge
Visit Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi and one of the city’s most historic French colonial landmarks. Walk along the iconic iron structure and learn about its important role throughout Vietnam’s modern history, from the colonial period to wartime Hanoi.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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