--- title: Private Guided Tour of Hanoi lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 412 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 49 (City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-guided-tour-of-hanoi/ --- # Private Guided Tour of Hanoi In our comparison: #12 of 49 in City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview GENERAL INFORMATION: We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before. 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So, we can contact you soon. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 14:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 412 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hanoi Private Tour Guide - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 412 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 407 of 412. - 5 stars: 398 (97%) - 4 stars: 9 (2%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only) - Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email) - Free private tour guide - Free drop-off (only Hanoi Old Quarter) ## Not included - Transport ## Itinerary 1. **Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum** (1h) - (Optional) First, we will pick up you and 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... 2. **Temple of Literature & National University** (1h) - (Optional) 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... 3. **Hoa Lo Prison** (1h) - (Optional) 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. 4. **Ancient House** (30m) - (Optional) Then, we head to Ancient House. Situated at a tranquil street near Silver Street, Ancient House appeals plenty of tourists by its ancient but sophisticated charm of a Vietnamese traditional house. 5. **Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)** (30m) - (Optional) The final 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €5 | €3 | | 4 | €5 | €1 | | 6 | €5 | €1 | 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 · #12 of 49** | €5 per group | 3h–4h | 4.95 (412) | 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 #12 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-guided-tour-of-hanoi/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md