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How do you imagine the perfect day trip from Hanoi? Now you can make it a reality! Hire a local guide and set off on a fully personalized journey beyond the city limits. Explore the stunning surroundings by car, and you get to decide where and when to stop. From famous landmarks to hidden treasures in the countryside, the choice is yours!

Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 horas

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Vietnamese

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport by Car
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at - Hanoi to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. ¡La experiencia es TUYA!

   Toma el control de tu día y explora las zonas que rodean Hanoi en un tour totalmente personalizado. Con tu guía y vehículo privado, tú decides a dónde ir y qué ver más allá de la ciudad. ¡Solo tienes que informarle a tu anfitrión local cuáles son tus intereses y él creará una aventura a tu medida!

4. ¡Descubre los lugares imprescindibles para visitar!

   ¿Qué lugares hay en tu lista de lugares que debes visitar fuera de Hanoi? Viaja de un lugar emblemático a otro en la comodidad de tu auto privado. Tu anfitrión te brindará información privilegiada y te llevará a las principales atracciones más allá de los límites de la ciudad, asegurándote de que disfrutes de las mejores vistas de la región.

5. Descubra tesoros ocultos

   ¿Quiere evitar las multitudes de turistas habituales? Su guía local le llevará por caminos poco transitados, descubriendo tesoros menos conocidos y ofreciéndole vistas exclusivas de los lugares de interés más famosos de Hanoi, evitando las multitudes. ¡Descubra las joyas ocultas que la mayoría de los visitantes se pierden!

6. Explora más allá de la ciudad a tu manera

   Si tiene un coche a su disposición, podrá explorar fácilmente las zonas más allá de Hanoi. Desde joyas locales ocultas hasta calles históricas en pueblos y zonas rurales cercanas, hay mucho por descubrir fuera de las principales atracciones de la ciudad. ¿Adónde le llevará su curiosidad fuera de la ciudad?

7. Lo mejor de los alrededores

   Disfrute de una aventura de un día completo fuera de Hanoi con la flexibilidad de explorar a su propio ritmo. Elija los lugares de interés, decida el horario y deje que su anfitrión diseñe el itinerario perfecto, asegurándose de que no olvide visitar ninguna atracción de las áreas circundantes.

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

mirko🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Trang Chu)

26 agosto 2025

Trang understand exactly what we expect from this experience and she support us in every moment with patience and a very pleasant journey. we will surely call her for our next tour in Hanoi.custom experience

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

5 septiembre 2025

Fran🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

1 septiembre 2025

This is the second walking tour we did with Trang but this time food tour. Trang is an amazing guide with great English and such a warm friendly person. I had a few food places and cafes I wanted to go which Trang incorporated into our tour without any issues. She took us to some places I would not have gone otherwise and the food was so tasty. We all (family of 4) loved every bit of it and would highly recommend Trang as your guide. This would be a great tour to do at the start of your stay in Hanoi. A Must Do!

Fran🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

1 septiembre 2025

Our family of four had the pleasure of walking the streets of Hanoi with Trang, and she was an outstanding guide! She was not only warm and friendly but also took us to hidden places we never would have discovered on our own. The history and insights she shared made the experience even more meaningful and memorable.” Her English is very easy to understand. Well Worth Experience

Siidoz🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Trang Chu)

29 agosto 2025

Very flexible guide , replied promptly and quickly too , she hv modified the itenary based on our interest . Very good info of vietnam in general ,worth every penny spend ! Flexible guide

Robyn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

22 agosto 2025

Being a Sydney based Withlocals tour guide I wanted to do a tour with another WL guide. Ngoc Ruby was a Vietnamese version of me. My husband and I wanted a hybrid city/food tour for 5 hours which may seem like a long time but in my opinion not long enough. Ruby packed so much in, took us to historical sites, introduced us to street food and took us to a few Michelin rated restaurants. It was truly a wonderful start to our Vietnam trip. Thank you Ruby for such a memorable day. I highly recommend doing a tour with Ruby.Two Peas In A Pod

w9c2q2q74y

(About local Trang Chu)

20 agosto 2025

My two Sons and I had a very Nice morning with Trang wandering around the Market in Hanoi. She was very flexibel in adjusting the tour as we asked and also for the rest of our vacation she was very helpfull in assisting. We absolutely recommend Trang! Wonderfull and very helpfull local guide!

David🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Loan Copper)

18 agosto 2025

Loan is a passionate, informative and entertaining guide who took us to places in Hanoi not touched by the tourists. Also the Hoa Lo prison was so moving.Insight into the people of Hanoi.

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

17 agosto 2025

Ruby was great with our family. We enjoyed going round the streets of Hanoi with her and engaged in pleasant conversation throughout.Very friendly and engaging tour guide

Callie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

16 agosto 2025

Ruby was so helpful showing us around Old Town and telling us where to buy certain things we needed, was very patient with my 5-year old and all around just a nice casual tour to get to know a bit about the city. Lovely tour around Old Town

Valeria

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

11 agosto 2025

Ruby ci ha accompagnato in questo tour delle zone più vere di Hanoi. Alcune cose che si vedono sono molto lontane dalla nostra realtà ma Ruby è riuscita a farci vivere l’esperienza in modo assolutamente naturale. Esperienza autentica

Nicholas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

11 agosto 2025

We had a great morning with Ruby walking around Hanoi, seeing things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. Communication before the tour was really good and she tailored the tour to our needs. She made a real effort with our nine year old daughter and we would highly recommend Ruby.Great Time With Ruby.

Barry🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

10 agosto 2025

Just what we needed to understand a bit of the real everyday life of local Hanoi suburbs. Trang was a great guide telling us about different aspects of the local community from house pricing to daily activities. She answered all our questions and showed us different foods to try that we probably wouldn’t have if Trang hadn’t explained what they were. A great experience, well worth doing. Thanks Trang.Understanding local life in Hanoi

Adrian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Trang Chu)

9 agosto 2025

Trang not only gave a very nice tour of Hanoi, she gave us a very interesting overview of Vietnam’s history She is passionate about her country, her city and her people We would recommend Trang for those traveling to Hanoi. Great introduction to Hanoi

Bibiana🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

6 agosto 2025

I and my daughter spent two days in Hanoi, we chose Ruby to be our guide. It was the best choice we had done. Ruby is very friendly, kind and caring, with a good command of English. She is very flexible and can tailor the tours to fit your expectations. You will love the time you spend with Ruby 😊.Ruby is the best

Graham🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Loan Copper)

3 agosto 2025

It was lovely to spend time with Loan, she introduced us to food we would not have tried even though we thought we knew what we were doing. If you don’t know Hanoi food hunt some spots yourself but also try a tour as I’m sure you will learn some more..Great food guide in Hanoi

Helene

(About local Loan Copper)

3 agosto 2025

Loan was a very kind and gentle guide, connecting both with us and with our teenagers. She proactively contacted us regarding our interests and plans, and suggested some additional ideas. She had a lot of knowledge and explained open and clearly, following our rythm and answering all the questions we had. Top experience in Hanoi with Loan

Rich🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Loan Copper)

1 agosto 2025

Loan is an excellent guide, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and definitely felt like we couldn’t eat anymore. She helped cater for my wife’s dietary requirements which we really appreciated. Loan was very easy to talk to and informative about what we were eating. Would highly recommend her.Food Tour with Loan

Joel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Trang Chu)

30 julio 2025

Trang did such a great job job. I have just move to Hà Nội to live here from England and she took me around my local area as requested to show me where I could find all essentials, helped me with apps used most commonly locally and had a lot of helpful information about more touristy areas of Hà Nội and about the local people and culture. This tour gave me the confidence I hoped for to really explore my less touristy area. Thank you for your time and kindness, it was exactly what I hoped for. A thoughtful personalised tour

Preba🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Loan Copper)

26 julio 2025

I did the 10-tasting street food tour in Hanoi with @Withlocals and my amazing guide Loan 🌟. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and super patient, guiding us through hidden gems I would never find on our own 🏮🥢. The food? Absolutely delicious 😋 – and we I was so impressed by how clean and hygienic everything was! 🧼🍜 Loan also made sure every stop had gluten-free and vegan options 🌱💚 which made the experience even more special. If you’re in Hanoi and love food, this tour is an absolute must! ✅🇻🇳🍲 🥳🌟🌟 Hanoi Street Food Tour – A Must-Do!

Gerald

(About local Loan Copper)

23 julio 2025

großen hunger mitbringen!super strertfoodtour

Florina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Loan Copper)

23 julio 2025

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Loan als Guide unserer Foodtour! Loan hat uns verschiedene lokale Gerichte und Restaurants gezeigt und wir schätzten ihre aufgestellte, lustige Art sehr. Wir konnten sie auch wirklich alles fragen und haben so wertvolle Insights zum Leben in Hanoi erhalten. Spannende Foodtour in Hanoi

Karsten🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Loan Copper)

23 julio 2025

We were travelling with our daughter and this was a great way to dive in to Hanoi and its somewhat chaotic traffic, we saw some corners we would definitely not have found on our own and really appreciated the absence of souvenir shops or attempts to sale anything else. The time passed quickly and was definitely worth it, thanks Loan!😀Enjoyful tour at a leisurely pace

Pieter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Loan Copper)

22 julio 2025

Loan is a very friendly guide. We had some changes to the program on our request and she was very flexible. Highlight for us was the Hanoi Hilton. Very impressive! Thanks Loan for all your information. At all new bookers: we highly recommend Loan as your guide. Loan is a very friendly & flexible guide

Catalin🇷🇴 Romania

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

20 julio 2025

Ruby is simply amazing! She knows Hanoi in and out, she is very friendly, perfect english skills, very good energy! But what i liked most was her kindness, she always pays attention to your needs, she explains everything you need to know in order to better understand Vietnam's Capital city. Totally recommended, 10/10 :) Thank you so much, Ruby! Keep up the good work.Best tour guide in all of Vietnam

Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

18 julio 2025

Ruby was my guide during a 12 hour excursion to Halong Bay from Hanoi. The time flew by and the trip was memorable, in large part due to Ruby. Her breadth of knowledge of all things Vietnam, rolled in with her impressive language skills and her own international travel provide lots of local insights, interesting conversations and fun along the way. In the event you're considering hiring a "local" ss a guide, you don't need to look any further than Ngoc Ruby!Excellent Travel Guide

Michal🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Trang Chu)

16 julio 2025

Our walk with Trang was very informative and relaxing. We got to see daily life of people in Hanoi, markets, back streets, buildings. Trang was very kind and easy going. Definitely worth doing for someone interested in learning about the daily life and not purely touristic attractions. Thank you Trang!Great walk to see daily life

Paul

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

7 julio 2025

Ruby is so kind Ruby is so attentive Ruby is funny Ruby is super smart/ knowledgeable Ruby is proud You guess right… we love Ruby and her your Paul, Wayne and 8yr old Spencer Ruby is all roses

Chris🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Trang Chu)

3 julio 2025

We had a fantastic time with Trang - she was super fun and knowledgeable. She took us to places we never would have discovered on our own and we ate SOOO much food we had to skip the next meal too. I recommend doing this tour early in your visit to Hanoi so you can go back to the places you’ve discovered. Wholeheartedly recommend to other visitors to Hanoi. Trang is awesome!

Kate🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Trang Chu)

29 junio 2025

Trang Chu was very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam and very friendly. We really enjoyed our evening walk - and were given lots of local eating tipsGreat introduction to hanoi

Benjamin 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Loan Copper)

28 junio 2025

I had a very nice tour with Loan. We talked about the history of Hanoi and Vietnam and visited many wonderful sights. I saw some things I would never discovered of my own. Loan is very supportive, knowledgeable and a charming person. I can fullheartly recommend this tour.Wonderful Tour

Anna🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

28 junio 2025

Thanks Ruby, we had such a great time walking around Nghĩa Trân with you. Otherwise we wouldn’t have ventured far out of the Old Quarter but it was so worthwhile walking around the streets, market and pagoda with you - thank you! Wishing all the best to you and your family. A very valuable tour for our family

STEPHEN

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

24 junio 2025

My family of 5 (including 3 children) really enjoyed the time spent with Ruby. Very knowledgeable and friendly with kids! Amazing Tour with Ruby

Remco🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Loan Copper)

19 junio 2025

Loan give us a perfect impression of Hanoi in just a few hours. My friend (first timer in Vietnam) and myself (a regular) both enjoyed her professional tour done in a super friendly way. Loan also gave us the opportunity to ask her loads of questions about culture, daily life and all that came to mind. It was like a friend proudly showed her city to us. I can recommend Loan to an traveller to Hanoi!Great time with Loan

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Trang Chu)

18 junio 2025

This was an excellent tour with Trang. She was very informative, and in 2 hours we learned more about Vietnam and Hanoi in particular than we had in the previous two weeks. We saw a local market and got to visit an apartment building and tour one of the apartments, owned by a delightful former teacher. We also visited a temple and learned about religious practices in Vietnam. Overall, this was one of the most interesting and educational tours we have done. Trang is an excellent guide, and we highly recommend this tour to those wanting to see a different side of Hanoi, not the normal tourist destinations.Local Hanoi tour

Karen🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Trang Chu)

14 junio 2025

We did an off the beaten track guided tour with Trang and it was very informative and interesting. Trang was very friendly and knowledgable and we felt like we had a taste of the REAL Vietnam and not just what a tourist would normally see. The only disappointment was that I thought we were going on a street food tour as well but it wasn't the case. That was my fault though as I clearly didn't read what I was booking! Thanks Trang- I highly recommend you! A unique experience

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

9 junio 2025

We had a wonderful time with Ruby. She was very knowledgeable and took us around an area of Hanoi that you wouldn’t normally see, and introduced us to some of the local people.Great morning meeting locals

Chas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Trang Chu)

8 junio 2025

Trang was great! She was very accommodating with a few last minute schedule changes, and she helped me buy some flowers to bring to a local dinner after. On top of that she took us to part of Hanoi we wouldn’t have gone to otherwise, and shared some great local knowledge and tips. We really enjoyed our time with her and would definitely recommend booking with her if you can! Great experience

Andy🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Loan Copper)

6 junio 2025

Excellent guide

Maddy

(About local Loan Copper)

30 mayo 2025

We really enjoyed our private tour with Loan. She was so friendly and welcoming. We saw all the must see sites and got lots of background information on what it’s like being a Hanoi local. Was an excellent introduction to this amazing city. Thanks for sharing your hometown with us Loan! Excellent intro to Hanoi

Chris🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

26 mayo 2025

Ruby was a great guide. She adjusted the itinerary to meet all of our needs and showed us many things we would never have discovered on our own. I highly recommend her to other visitors.Great knowledge and a genuine Local

Mark

(About local Loan Copper)

21 mayo 2025

Loan is an excellent guide. Showing us the highlights of Hanoi and telling stories as we went around. We had a great time. Highly recommended. Excellent Guide

Chiang and Phen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

21 mayo 2025

Had a great tour with Ruby exploring Old Quarter and eating! We only had few days in Hanoi, so found the best and quickest way to experience the local food was via a tour and it did not disappoint...absolutely stuffed at the end! Thanks Ruby for taking us around!Absolutely Stuffed Food Tour

Moira🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Loan Copper)

16 mayo 2025

Loan was very friendly, knowledgeable and definitely knows her subject. She answered all of our questions about the history of Hanoi and life in Hanoi and Vietnam in general. She took us to places we would never have found by ourselves including the markets and temples. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Loan and would book her if we were in Hanoi again and would recommend. A great morning in Hanoi with Loan

Mikael🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Loan Copper)

16 mayo 2025

Our tour with Loan lasted for 5 hours. We visited many cultural sites and buildings. Loan had very good knowledge of the history, and conveyed it in a good way. The conversations flowed well, and Loan is a great host. The highlight was train street which is worth a visit. We recommend Loan as your host when you visit Hanoi.Great experience with a really good host

Anibal

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

8 mayo 2025

Ruby planned an exceptional afternoon for us in Hanoi, one of the best we’ve had on our travels. I gave her a list of places and things that caught my attention, and she built a custom experience around them, thoughtfully organizing every stop and weaving together a journey through the history, culture, and flavors of the city. One of the highlights came toward the end of the day, when Ruby guided us through several street food spots, each one more delicious than the last. It was the perfect way to get a real taste of Hanoi’s local cuisine. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, she surprised us with a visit to a Michelin-starred spot for a truly unforgettable bowl of Pho. To top it all off, Ruby ended the evening with tickets to the Water Puppet Theater, a beautiful and charming way to close out the day. Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and passionate, Ruby turned a single afternoon into a memory we’ll carry with us always.An Great Hanoi Experience Curated by Ruby

Michael🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ngoc Ruby)

6 mayo 2025

Ruby is a fantastic guide. She is easy to be around, speaks English well, passes along knowledge to make the city come to life, and has amazing tips and tricks that saved us time and discomfort. I won’t share any of these tips and tricks because those are part of what make it well worth it to do a tour with Ruby. Even after the tour was done we followed Ruby’s recommendations for a silk shop, restaurant, and spa and all were great. I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone considering booking a guide in Hanoi. And, I highly recommend anyone going to Hanoi book at least one day with a guide- it’ll make the city so much more accessible and easy to navigate for your entire time in Hanoi. She enhanced our Hanoi experience!!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loan Copper)

6 mayo 2025

Loan was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Hanoi. Having grown up in North Vietnam and matched with her love of history, we learned so much. I provided her some ideas for what we would like to see and she created a plan for us that fulfilled everything! The Hidden Gems and cultural sites tour was a perfect combination of the traditional sites around the city AND hidden areas we would never have found on our own. I highly recommend you book an afternoon with Loan when in HanoiAmazing afternoon in Hanoi

Andrew

(About local Loan Copper)

5 mayo 2025

Thanks Loan for a fantastic night of local insight and tasty food as we moved around the bustling streets of Hanoi. We enjoyed the great variety of tastings and experiences that you introduced us to - so very memorable and miss Hanoi already. Thanks many times over too for the personable and caring support you provided later in the evening.A real taste of Hanoi

Matteo🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Loan Copper)

1 mayo 2025

We really enjoyed touring with Loan. She is very knowledgeable of Vietnam culture, history and traditions, but at the same time she knows how to pay attention to her customers’ needs. This means, she will give you precious insights, without overwhelming you with details. At the same time, you will feel that you are leaving your experience at you own pace. She is charming, sunny and smart. She will for sure make you leave a fantastic day! The best you can expect