Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam

Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 3 traveler reviews24 hoursFrom $30

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66/100

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Is Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide worth booking?

Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide is a 24-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $30 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (3)
Duration
24 hours
From
$30 per person

Hanoi City Tours is one of the most famous destinations of Vietnam. Hanoi capital owns its ancient beauty for a thousand years of development with many historical buildings mingling with scenic natural beauty. Traveling

What you get

  • Bottled water
  • Authentic Local Lunch (Vegetarian & Vegan Options Available Upon Request)
  • Pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned bus
  • Professional English speaking guide

About this experience

Hanoi City Tours is one of the most famous destinations of Vietnam. Hanoi capital owns its ancient beauty for a thousand years of development with many historical buildings mingling with scenic natural beauty. Traveling with BC Family Tour, the tourists will have the exciting experience to enjoying the various flavors of the most iconic dishes of Hanoi, or walk in bustling old quarter beholding its characteristic of an ancient capital city. Highlights - Sighseeing with a local guide - Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Authentic Local Lunch (Vegetarian & Vegan Options Available Upon Request)
  • Pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned bus
  • Professional English speaking guide

Not included

  • Travel insurance, tax
  • Drinks, tips & others not indicated in the package
  • Cyclo / water puppet ticket (optional with surcharge, please let us know in special requirements)
  • Holiday surcharge (Tet holiday, New Year...)

What you'll see and do

  1. Chua Tran Quoc

    07h45 - 8h15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi old quarter area. 08h30: Visit The Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, originally constructed in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De under Ly Dynasties.

    60 minutes here

  2. Ho Chi Minh Museum

    09h15: Arrive Ho Chi Minh complex, The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh. You have chance to see the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the Asia’s most unique piece of architecture.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic group in Vietnam. Note: The Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on every Monday. 12h30-12h45: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at our restaurant

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  4. Temple of Literature & National University

    13h45-14h00: The next destination to explore Hanoi City today is Temple of Literature - the Vietnam’s first national university, the temple was founded and first built in 1.070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  5. Hoa Lo Prison

    15h00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison - was built in Hanoi by French in dates ranging from 1886 to 1889 to 1898 to 1901, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison “ Maison Centrale ” which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973. 16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Hanoi

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarters, please come to the meeting point: Hanoi Opera House.

Hotel pickup

Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Ends at

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarters, please come to the meeting point: Hanoi Opera House.

Options you can book

  • Luxury group tour

    Limousine, smaller group

  • Deluxe Group Tour

    Deluxe Group Tour Pickup included

  • Hanoi half day morning

    Half day in the morning Pickup included

  • Hanoi half day afternoon

    Half day afternoon Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
BCFamilyTour.com

Know before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • THING YOU TAKE:
  • Long sleeve clothes, a hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

2 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

1 mention

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Traveler reviews

3 verified traveler reviews for Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Atul_T · April 2024

Excellent day thanks to Tom and Tam

Lot of wonderful memories. The Ho Chi Minh Complex, the prison, the Museum of Women, the pagoda and the institute of learning were all excellent. So too, was the lunch. And Tom, the tour guide and Tam- the driver were just outstanding. Overall a great day

via Viator

JTzer0 · December 2019

City tour with Moon

Excellent and outstanding Service! She is helpful and nice. The city tour was good and enjoyable. Responsible and reliable on handling transportation. Introduce local and unique foods that reached my expectation.

via Tripadvisor

ken6951 · December 2019

City tour with Moon

It's a first time being at Vietnam. Very good service, tour guide is nice and helpful. First days visited several great places. 😊

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
24 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$30 to $56
Hotel pickup
Available for selected locations
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 66

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
Review evidence (18% weight)21
Booking momentum (14% weight)12
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)93
Local standing (8% weight)53
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

How much does Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide cost?

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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide take?

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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.

Is Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide?

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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Best of Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Expert Local Guide start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Hanoi?

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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Hanoi?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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