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Hanoi Highlights City Tour & Street Food Experience

Tran Quoc pagoda

Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum

One Pillar pagoda

Hano Hilton prison museum

Hanoi Highlights City Tour & Street Food Experience

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Anh C.

5.00 / 5

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Hanoi

English, Vietnamese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Anh C.)

Up to 10 people

If you want to experience Hanoi in one unforgettable day — and you’re a true food lover — this tour is made for you. Explore iconic landmarks, uncover hidden local corners, and eat your way through the city like a local.

Visit all the must-see highlights without feeling rushed.

Hear fascinating stories about the Vietnam War and Hanoi’s history.

Explore small, hidden alleys in the Old Quarter that most visitors never find.

Sip the legendary original egg coffee — a true Hanoi classic.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

- Pick-up from your hotel or another location upon request.

08:40 AM

Tran Quoc pagoda

Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist pagodas in Hanoi, dating back to the Ly Dynasty (6th century). Beautifully located on a small island in West Lake, the pagoda is known for its peaceful atmosphere, ancient architecture, and strong spiritual significance. It has been a center of Buddhism for centuries and is a perfect place to learn about Vietnamese religious traditions while enjoying scenic lake views.

09:30 AM

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Stilt House

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Stilt House are part of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where visitors learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam’s national leader. The mausoleum is an important national monument, while his simple stilt house reflects his modest lifestyle and personal values.

11:00 AM

One Pillar pagoda

One Pillar Pagoda is one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty. Designed to resemble a lotus flower rising from the water, it symbolizes purity and is an important spiritual site in Vietnamese Buddhism.

11:30 AM

Hanoi Hilton Prison museum

Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) is a historic site built during the French colonial period. Today, it serves as a museum offering insight into Vietnam’s struggle for independence and the experiences of prisoners during the colonial era and the Vietnam War.

12:30 PM

Old Quarter Street Eats – Hanoi Walking Food Tour

Taste the True Flavors of Hanoi, One Bite at a Time!

Step beyond the guidebooks and dive into the beating heart of Hanoi’s food scene on this flavorful half-day walking tour through the iconic Old Quarter. Known for its maze-like alleyways and age-old traditions, this historic neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most authentic and unforgettable dishes, cooked and served just the way locals like them.

Sample a wide variety of Hanoi’s most beloved street foods, including:

Phở – Vietnam’s famous beef noodle soup

Bánh cuốn – Steamed rice rolls filled with savory goodness

Bún chả – Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles

Bánh mì – The perfect fusion of French bread and Vietnamese flavor

Bánh gối – Crispy pillow dumplings

Grilled skewers, shrimp fritters, and more

Hanoi Egg Coffee taste

End on a Sweet Note.

Finish your food journey with a traditional egg coffee or Vietnamese dessert in a cozy, tucked-away café known only to locals.

Ending Point

Your hotel or any location of your choice.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

What‘s not included

• Public transportation fees (metered taxi, bus, or Grab car – paid directly in cash)

• Entrance tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses

• Tipping

Tour Important Information

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

• For tours where you book the guide only, transportation is not included. The customer is responsible for both the guide fee and any transportation expenses (such as taxis, buses, or private vehicles) during the tour.

• If you would like me to arrange a private car, please let me know in advance.

Important message from the supplier

Every tour is thoughtfully customized to your preferences. Please feel free to contact me with your personal requests.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Anh C.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Anh C.

My name is Anh, a professional Vietnam tour guide born and raised in Hanoi. With over 15 years of distinguished experience in the travel and tourism industry, I have had the privilege of hosting discerning travelers from more than 50 countries. From the timeless elegance of Hanoi to exclusive journeys across Vietnam, I curate seamless, personalized experiences that reveal the country’s culture, history, and hidden treasures through a truly local lens.

Reviews

John M.

5 / 5

Dec 23, 2025

Half-Day Hanoi Highlights Tour

Dec 23, 2025

Hanoi

3 hours 30 mins

“Two Great Tours with Anh C. !”

My wife and I enjoyed two great tours with Anh. The first was the Half-Day Hanoi Highlights Tour and the second was the street food tour of the Old Quarter. Both tours were excellent. Anh is very knowledgeable and provided many insights into the history, culture and food of Vietnam. We highly recommend Anh as a guide.