--- title: Hanoi City Tours Private Half-Day & Train Street (By MaxofHanoi) lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 91 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 49 (City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tours-private-half-day-train-street-by-maxofhanoi/ --- # Hanoi City Tours Private Half-Day & Train Street (By MaxofHanoi) In our comparison: #11 of 49 in City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Check out my TikTok, Instagram & Facebook: @MaxofHanoi 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 53 start times: between 05:00 and 18:00 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person for the Budget option, Self Guide option; other options up to €38 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 91 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Max Of Hanoi - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 53 start times between 05:00 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 91 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 91 of 91. - 5 stars: 91 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Budget option, Self Guide | €20 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pass by for photos: Drive past the Hanoi Opera House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Shopping: Dong Xuan Market / Farmer Supermarket... Main highlights (self-guided).: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street. Duration: 4 hours Watters : 1 bottle of water per person Transportation : 1–5 travelers: MPV/SUV. 6 travelers plus: Van with additional complimentary TOUR ASSISTANT to help coordinate the experience Note: As this is our BUDGET option, the driver speaks very limited English. If needed, he can use Google Translate to communicate. Note: Entrance tickets "ARE NOT INCLUDED" Pickup included | | Private Tour with Guide & Car | €38 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 7 Highlights : Train Street, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi Opera House, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street Customize your tour: Please message us anytime. We're happy to support you. Duration: 4 hours Water : 1 bottle of water per person ⭐ Ticket: Included Transportation: 1–4 guests: Private 7-seat MPV/SUV, 5–15 guests: Private 16-seat van Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi city center - Air-conditioned vehicle - Private transportation - Entrance fees to listed attractions - Private English-speaking guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Personal expenses - Services not mentioned in the inclusions list ## Itinerary 1. **Hoa Lo Prison** (1h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on the peaceful s...** (40m) - 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... 3. **Hanoi Train Street** (30m; admission included) - 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... 4. **Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum** (20m) - 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,... 5. **Hanoi Opera House** (5m) - 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... 6. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (15m) - 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... 7. **Long Bien Bridge** (15m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 53 start times between 05:00 and 18:00 - 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €40 | €20 | | 4 | €56 | €14 | | 6 | €108 | €18 | 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 · #11 of 49** | €20 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (91) | 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 #11 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. 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