Hanoi Private and Custom Tour - City Highlights and Hidden Gems

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the soul of Hanoi on a flexible, private walking tour that pairs iconic sights with tucked-away alleys and the city’s authentic rhythm. After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with the ideal host. Your day begins with landmarks like St. Joseph Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake, then flows effortlessly through the Old Quarter’s courtyards and French colonial boulevards—shaped entirely by your interests, pace, and mood.

- Explore Hanoi’s iconic landmarks, colonial avenues, and hidden alleys with a private guide
- Enjoy a fully customized, flexible experience shaped around your interests and travel style
- Discover quiet courtyards, family-run shops, and secret backstreets off the tourist path
- A pre-tour online questionnaire ensures your itinerary is uniquely tailored
- Connect with local culture through genuine encounters and real conversations

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Hanoi (Pass by)

    See Hanoi through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering ancient traditions, timeworn streets, and the city’s buzzing soul with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s sampling street-side pho, navigating narrow alleyways in the Old Quarter, or sipping egg coffee in a tucked-away cafe only locals know. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity:

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Begin at this neo-Gothic landmark in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Hear its history before slipping into nearby alleys full of quiet charm and local life.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore this historic street in the Old Quarter, once home to silversmiths. Discover family-run shops, tiny shrines, and alleyways full of hidden charm.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Pass by)

    Walk the shaded path around Hanoi’s iconic lake as your host shares stories. Enjoy views of Ngoc Son Temple and locals practicing tai chi or sipping tea.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hanoi Opera House (Pass by)

    Admire this French colonial gem from the outside. Stroll grand boulevards nearby as your host shares its cultural significance—no entry ticket required.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hanoi Train Street (Pass by)

    Visit this narrow lane where trains pass startlingly close to cafés and homes. If closed, your host will guide you to an equally local and scenic spot.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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