Hanoi · PRIVATE
49 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 private tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Doris Cruise 2-day Halong and Lan Ha Bay with private balcony, kayaking, cave visit, tai chi, and all meals plus Hanoi transfers.
“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”
A private, student-led walking tour of Hanoi covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison, with flexible pacing.
“David our guide and his assistant took us around Hanoi and provided some context to the sights, which was very interesting. Worth doing as you always learn something new.”
Door-to-door private transfer from Noi Bai (HAN) to Hanoi Old Quarter with A/C car, name-sign driver, and 24/7 flexibility.
“Driver was waiting for us exactly as relayed to us by the company. He has a clearly marked sign with my name and a cold bottle of water for us. Very impressed with the ease of booking and the cost was 1/3 of what the hotel quoted. Will definitely recommend to all”
Private Hanoi street food walking tour with pickup, 10 tastings, and egg coffee at Cafe Giảng, plus optional lunch or dinner in 3 hours.
“Our tour guide was Bao. He was very knowledgeable and very personable. He made it feel like we were just out with a friend. He even responded to me the next day when I sent him a message asking for recommendations in the area of our hotel.”
Private one-day Ha Long Bay tour from Hanoi with cave, kayaking or bamboo boat, lunch, and a scenic route with photo stops and less crowd time.
“Robert was an excellent tour guide!! He was very personable and attentive to our needs. He was very knowledgeable and made our day very enjoyable. We had off and on rain, but we made the best of the situation. Ha Long Bay is very beautiful.”
Private air-conditioned transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and the Old Quarter, with door-to-door meet-and-greet for up to 2 travelers.
“On time with pick up and easy to use app and great communication. Would highly recommend while travelling”
3-hour Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with hotel pickup, up to 10 tastings, coffee/tea, and an included beer or soft drink.
“This is a most worthy activity. Bao, our guide, had excellent English and introduced us to a variety of local dishes we would have never tried otherwise. And they were all delicious!”
Private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with pickup, boat cruise, Thien Cung caves, kayaking or bamboo boat, and seafood lunch.
“We had an excellent time taking a day trip from Hanoi - Hien did a great job explaining everything. Great natural beauty and stunning caves. The pickup from hotel, ride to Ha Long and the boat ride was flawless”
Private student-guided walk in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with free hotel pickup, Hoan Kiem Lake, a free temple stop, optional water puppets.
“Mark, our tour guide in Hanoi, was exceptional. Polite and knowledgeable, he made our experience unforgettable. His insights at Hanoi Prison were enlightening, bringing history to life. At Huan Kiem Lake, he shared fascinating stories and legends, adding depth to our visit. Mark's expertise and friendly manner made the tour enjoyable, leaving us with cherished memories. Highly recommended for an enriching and delightful experience.”
A private full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with hotel pickup, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc sampan caves, Mua Cave steps, bike time, and lunch.
“We had a fantastic day on our private tour with Jason. The whole thing, from pick up to drop off was smooth and really well planned. The way Jason scheduled our day, we beat major crowds and often had locations completely to ourselves. He shared his knowledge and passion with us as he talked about the different locations and places that we were visiting. Also, we want to give a shoutout to our excellent driver WinWin. He was always ready for us with open doors and bottles of water. We had a magical day in Ninh Binh and would highly recommend taking this private tour.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour with West Lake pagoda, Ho Chi Minh photos, and Train Street. End at Dong Xuan Market.
“Wonderful tour for getting a good feel for Hanoi city. James is very knowledgeable about the city’s and country’s history and knows the city well. He never rushed us always spent a great deal of time answering our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed his tour and highly recommend this tour.”
Private Hanoi street-food and market tour with Kevin. Hotel pickup, Train Street photos, and full food and drinks included.
“Great fun and very informative about the food and the city. All the meals we tried were very fresh and tasty.”
A private Hanoi Old Quarter walking tour with a local student guide, free Old Quarter pickup/drop-off, and optional stops like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hoa Lo Prison.
“Guide was really knowledgeable and friendly with excellent English. We only had a day and a guide was invaluable. 👍”
A private half-day Hanoi highlights loop with stops at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, markets, and Train Street.
“Andy was a great tour guide, we really enjoyed seeing the sites of Hanoi particularly Train Street with the kids. Thanks for being so informative and day very enjoyable.”
Private 3-hour Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with up to 7 tastings, egg coffee, bun cha or pho, plus pickup for $33.
“Great tour to get to know some of the local foods, plus history of Hanoi. Our tour guide Finn was terrific. Very knowledgeable, personable and spoke perfect English. Highly recommend this tour.”
