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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
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About

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of Hanoi City's vibrant markets and bustling streets on this Private Walking Tour

What you'll do

Join us on a private, student-led walking tour of Hanoi. You'll visit several iconic locations, including Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Temple of Literature and National University, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Vietnam National Museum of History. Your guide will share the rich history and significance of each location. With a private tour, you can set your own pace and enjoy a more personalized experience. Join us today and discover the beauty and history of Hanoi!

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPlease give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • 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.Tran Quoc Pagoda, Đ. Thanh Niên, Yên Phụ, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Free private tour guide
  • Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • No tip expected and no hidden charge during the tours
  • Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)

What is not included?

  • Transport
  • Entry/Admission - Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • Entry/Admission - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Literature & National University
  • Entry/Admission - Hoa Lo Prison
  • Entry/Admission - Vietnam National Museum of History
  • Entry/Admission - Hanoi

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

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Indochina Adventure
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Hanoi Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City in Hanoi, Vietnam. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • (Schedule is flexible)
  • Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises.Read moreMore about Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Then, we head to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas. Within the complex are Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda.
  • Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am except Monday and FridayRead moreMore about Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
3

Temple of Literature & National University

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Temple of Literature & National University

Temple of Literature & National University is originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature. Read moreMore about Temple of Literature & National University

4

Hoa Lo Prison

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hoa Lo Prison

Hoa Lo Prison ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France. Read moreMore about Hoa Lo Prison

5

Vietnam National Museum of History

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Vietnam National Museum of History

The museum is now housing over 200,000 objects and materials which are relics of Vietnamese history flowing from pre-history to the present. Among these, many are Vietnamese antiquities and 18 are recognized as Vietnam’s national treasures.Read moreMore about Vietnam National Museum of History

6

Vua Dép Lốp Phạm Quang Xuân

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

This concludes the tour.

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