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title: "Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 40
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.77
reviews: 349
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [vi, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 47 of 49 (City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-half-day-private-tour-train-street-and-all-highlights/
---

# Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

In our comparison: #47 of 49 in City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Unlock Vietnam's rich history in its capital and cultural center. Discover Hanoi's most popular sights during this Half-Day Private Tour. Explore Hanoi's rich architecture and culture on a Private Tour Half Day that fits all of the highlights. 

Our Half-Day Private Tour is perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city because it covers the most famous sites. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, you don't have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

See temples, markets, narrow streets, and religious sites on a half-day tour of Hanoi. Learn about France's influence in Hanoi by visiting the French Quarter and Opera House. Relax between each site during transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and eye witness Hanoi Train Street a very interesting thing and it is a highlight of the trip.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 16 start times: between 07:00 and 14:30

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €40 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 349 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Must-See Vietnam Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: VI, English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 16 start times between 07:00 and 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.77 from 349 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 329 of 349.

- 5 stars: 307 (88%)
- 4 stars: 22 (6%)
- 3 stars: 9 (3%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (2%)

## What's included

- Private transfers during trip
- English/Vietnamese speaking guide
- One bottled water per person
- All entrance fees at the sites

## Not included

- Tips/Gratuity
- Pickup from Hanoi airport

## Itinerary

1. **Our tour guide and the vehicle will pick you up at your location as pickup ti...** (1h; admission included) - Our tour guide and the vehicle will pick you up at your location as pickup time scheduled and then start the Half Day Hanoi Tour. The first site of the tour is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (it is open in the morning from 8:00am - 11:30am & close on Monday, Friday weeky). It is the...
2. **One Pillar Pagoda** (30m; admission included) - Legend claims that The One Pillar Pagoda was built following a dream by the fatherless emperor in which the enlightened being Avalokiteshvara gave him a baby son resting on a lotus flower. Emperor Ly Thai Tong commissioned the pagoda to be created in resemblance of this lotus...
3. **Temple of Literature & National University** (1h; admission included) - The Temple of Literature is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. 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...
4. **Dong Xuan Market** (20m; admission included) - The Dong Xuan Market is the largest wholesale market in Hanoi, built in 1889. Coming to Dong Xuan Market, you can find a wide range of commodities from fabric, clothing, local handicrafts, souvenirs and street foods. For more than 100 years, Dong Xuan Market has associated...
5. **Long Bien Bridge** (30m) - In 1882, after the French army conquered Hanoi, the bridge was constructed in 1899 and completed in 1902. A symbol of the tenacity and resilience of the Hanoian people, the Long Bien Bridge was bombed on several occasions during the American War, and each time quickly...
6. **Hanoi Train Street** (40m; admission included) - is one of the Best Things To Do to learn and explore Hanoi local life. Rather than being a normal road with car or motorbike traffic, it has actual real railway lines running through it. Homes and businesses literally open out onto the railway lines. For the most part, the...
7. **Hanoi Opera House** (10m; admission included) - The Hanoi Opera House was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911 (you are allowed to visit the outside of the building only). It is one of three opera houses that the French built during their time in Indochina, the others are Haiphong Opera House...
8. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (20m) - Then the vehicle pass through Hoan Kiem Lake (lake of the Restored Sword), another name "Turtle lake". The name “Hoan Kiem” comes from the legend of King Le Loi returning the magical sword to the Golden Turtle after defeating the Ming invaders. The lake is famous for its...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 16 start times between 07:00 and 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

It is located next to Hanoi Hilton Hotel.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ho Chi Minh mausoleum opens only in the morning (until 11:00am). And it is closed weekly on Monday; Friday. You can visit only outside of the mausoleum if your tour date sets off on Monday, Friday or tours departure after 10:00am
- All passengers must dress modestly, shorts wearing must be to knee length when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
- All passenger shoulders must be covered by scarfs when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
- Hanoi Opera House are closed and only open to public for its ceremonies and some special events. The visit to this site is to experience the old French styled architectures lean the history.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €80 | €40 |
| 4 | €140 | €35 |
| 6 | €210 | €35 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Tours start at €5 per person.

## Compared with other City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #47 of 49** | €40 | 4h–5h | 4.77 (349) | private |
| [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared |
| [Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-highlight-train-street-combine-visit-countryside/?format=md) | €53 | 4h 30m | 4.98 (1027) | shared |
| [All-in-One Hanoi: Incense Village, City Tour and Train Street](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/all-in-one-hanoi-incense-village-city-tour-and-train-street/?format=md) | €45 | 8h | 4.98 (455) | shared |

Ranked #47 of 49 in City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1540, median €46; typical length 5h. 22 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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