--- title: "Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hanoi Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 57 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 193 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-hanoi-private-tour/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hanoi Private Tour In our comparison: #20 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Hanoi from a unique perspective! Get to know Hanoi on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Hanoi at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Hoa Lo Prison, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ta Hien Street and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The entrance of Coffee 28 opposite Dong… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 15 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Food included: 1 local drink/tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €57 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 193 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.93 from 193 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 192 of 193. - 5 stars: 181 (94%) - 4 stars: 11 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private Tour - Local Guide - Tickets for Hoa Lo prison included - 1 local drink/tasting ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Extra Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Dong Xuan Market** (20m) - Meet your local guide at Dong Xuan Market and have a look around it 2. **Bach Ma Temple** (20m) - Head into the centres oldest temple with a famous statue 3. **Ta Hien Street** (20m) - See the Old Quarters most famous street and what makes it so popular 4. **Hang Bac Temple** (20m) - Without even realising you will find yourself in a hidden temple that even locals don’t know about 5. **Hoan Kiem District Library** (20m) - Visit the old bookstore in Hanoi 6. **Dền Ngọc Son** (20m) - Go into Ngoc Son Temple otherwise known as ‘turtle temple’ - find out why! 7. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (20m) - See Hanoi’s only Cathedral and get a look inside and admire the old architecture 8. **Hoa Lo Prison** (20m) - Finish off the tour at the old French prison and gain understanding of Hanois tragic past. The host will leave you to further explore the prison or help you get back to your hotel ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 - 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. ## Meeting point The entrance of Coffee 28 opposite Dong Xuan market Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset - Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €114 | €57 | | 4 | €132 | €33 | | 6 | €150 | €25 | 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 Walking Tours & Old Quarter start at €5 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 27** | €57 | 3h | 4.93 (193) | private | | [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared | | [Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/?format=md) | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | shared | | [Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-hanoi-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €44 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (149) | shared | Ranked #20 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1622, median €36; typical length 3h. 11 of 27 are private. 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