--- title: "Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 128 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 48 of 49 (City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-crowd-free-hanoi-morning-highlights-of-the-city-experience/ --- # Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience In our comparison: #48 of 49 in City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Just arrived in Hanoi? Need an introduction to this buzzing city? Leaving soon and haven't seen any of the highlights yet? Never fear, join this Hanoi tour which covers the historic hot spots, must-see monument, and special spaces that you'd kick yourself for missing. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person - Duration: 4h–4h 30m - Rating: 4.68/5 from 128 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Vietnam - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.68 from 128 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 128. - 5 stars: 100 (78%) - 4 stars: 20 (16%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Join Friendly Local English speaking guide - Enjoy Pick up at centrally located hotel in Hanoi and 1 way transportation - Visit Ngoc Son Temple and experience the spiritual harmony (Entrance Ticket Included) - Visit traditional teahouse to taste some tea with a green bean cake - Stop for lunch for a traditional bowl of Pho - Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay - Marvel the largest and oldest church in Hanoi - St Joseph’s Cathedral - Explore the 1,000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature (Entrance Ticket Included) - Visit the so-called “Hanoi Hilton” – the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Entrance Ticket Included) ## Not included - Gratuities - Additional food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Temple of Literature & National University** (45m; admission included) - Start the city tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honour of Confucius by King Ly Thai Thong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or... 2. **Drop into a traditional teahouse to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavour...** (30m; admission included) - Drop into a traditional teahouse to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavoured green teas, and listen to thousand-year-oldstories explaining the significance of tea leaves to local cultures. Tea is even better when served with some authentic snacks such as sweetened lotus... 3. **Hoa Lo Prison** (45m; admission included) - We'll head to the Hoa Lo Prison museum. Used by French Colonists for political prisoners till 1954 and later by North Vietnam for American POWs, the prison complex was sarcastically nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American pilots during Vietnam War (1954-1975). Famous... 4. **St. Joseph's Cathedral** (15m) - Our next stop will be the largest and oldest church in Hanoi. St Joseph's Cathedral was built in 1886 with an architectural style often compared to the Notre Dame de Paris, this Gothic Revival church is not only a religious site, but is also a popular photo shoot backdrop for... 5. **We'll continue to the heart of Hanoi - the Hoan Kiem Lake, with its magnifice...** (15m) - We'll continue to the heart of Hanoi - the Hoan Kiem Lake, with its magnificent The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son temple. Experience the spiritual harmony of different religions coexisting in the same place. 6. **Hoan Kiem Walking Street** (15m; admission included) - We stop for lunch with Pho which is one of Vietnam must do before ending the tour.​ ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour - For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, lactose intolerance and gluten-free (but not gluten sensitiveness). Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above. - Please note that this tour covers 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking. - This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™ ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €172 | €86 | | 4 | €236 | €59 | | 6 | €300 | €50 | 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 · #48 of 49** | €86 | 4h–4h 30m | 4.68 (128) | 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 #48 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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