Best Private Tours in Hanoi

Best Private Tours in Hanoi

Top 5 Tours in Hanoi

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    The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food

    716 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Hanoi

    Ready to taste the best food in Hanoi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hanoi.

    €34.98per person
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hanoi

    355 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Hanoi

    Want to see the best of Hanoi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!

    €28.62per person
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    City Escape: Halong Bay Day Trip

    622 reviews
    12 hours | day trips | Hanoi

    Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Halong Bay with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

    €131.36per person
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    Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour

    160 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Hanoi

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!

    €20.44per person
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    Family Friendly Hanoi City Tour

    904 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Hanoi

    Traveling to Hanoi with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Hanoi on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.

    €20.44per person
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Experiences for every interest

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    Local Culture • Off-the-beaten-track • Markets...

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Explore Hanoi with a local of your choice

Learn about their personal stories, and find out how you can explore Hanoi together

  • xin chào I am
    Hang
    a friendly & happy Hanoi-an
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    Loan
    The History, Culture & Adventure Connoisseur
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    Jessica
    The Freelance Stylist
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    Jenny (Hoa)
    The History Buff
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    Trang Chu
    The Energetic Military Journalist
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    Ngoc Ruby
    A happy and energetic Hanoian
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    Toan
    The Village Expert
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    Quynh Anh (ANNE)
    Fun Local Lady
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    Brian
    The Foreign Vagabond
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    Lien
    Passionate about Art, Cuisine, Animal & Adventure
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Tours in Hanoi

With vibrant streets lined with French colonial buildings and markets that surge through the city’s backstreets, it’s clear to see why Hanoi is one of Asia’s best destinations. While you can simply explore the city on your own, exploring Hanoi’s attractions with a local is highly recommended. These local tours will give you the opportunity to enjoy authentic local street foods while discovering some of the city’s hidden gems.

  • Sightseeing city tour on a Vespa

    Dubbed as the motorbike city of Asia, it’s common to see hundreds of motorbikes running along the busy streets of Hanoi. A unique and truly exciting way to see the most beautiful attractions in Hanoi is from the back of a Vespa. With its beautiful classic look, the Vespa is a stylish version of a typical scooter. So put on your helmet and ride at the back of this vintage scooter as your local guide drives you around and navigates the city like locals would.

    Depending on what you would prefer to see, the tour will take you around the must-see landmarks of Hanoi while your local guide offers interesting insights into the city’s culture and history. Some of the famous sites that you’ll pass by are the Hanoi Opera House, West Lake, Phu Tay Ho temple, Long Bien bridge and many more.

  • Local street food - Day tour

    Take a walk along the busy streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter as your local host takes you to an exciting gastronomic adventure. Your gracious host, who is passionate about local foods, will take you to discover the exotic flavors of Vietnamese street foods during a Hanoi food tour. Feel free to sample some local specialties such as the mouthwatering pork crepes, a shrimp patty known as Banh tom and a piping hot bowl of the famous Pho, which you will most likely find in every street corner.

     Your walking tour will start at one of the city’s local markets. Be ready to take in the different aromatic scents wafting from the local food stalls that sell everything from dried seafood to exotic fruits. As you stroll along the busy streets, your local host will share some interesting stories of Hanoi’s attractions and some tidbits about the country’s local delicacies.

  • Romantic cruise tours in Ha Long Bay

    If you’re traveling to Hanoi with your significant other, taking a cruise along the Halong Bay is definitely one of the most romantic things to do during your vacation. From Hanoi, the cruise will take you to the beautiful limestone islands surrounding the bay as you revel in the magical sunset views.

     A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the picturesque Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular attractions in Hanoi and a great destination for an unforgettable getaway. The cruise may also include taking part in some exciting activities such as fishing with the local people and enjoying a satisfying lunch at one of the secluded beaches.

  • City tour in a Cyclo

    Cyclo is an open bicycle taxi that’s pedaled by a local driver right behind you. This three-wheeled bicycle came to Vietnam during the French colonial period after a failed attempt to introduce rickshaws to the locals. Riding a cyclo with your local guide is a wonderful way to discover Hanoi’s attractions, including its hidden gems. It’s safe, comfortable, and convenient, and with a local guide beside you, be ready to see a whole new dimension of the city life.

  • Sightseeing walking tour in the Old Quarter

    The streets in the Old Quarter are lined with historic French colonial buildings and packed with food stalls selling a wide variety of local street foods. The experience of exploring this historic area with a knowledgeable local is something that you shouldn’t miss during your time in Hanoi.

     The Old Quarter consists of 36 old streets that look almost similar to each other. Thus, it’s pretty easy to wander as you discover the hidden alleys of the district. Exploring the district with a local is a great way to make the best of your time in the Old Quarter, which is said to be the eternal soul of the Hanoian culture.

  • Evening street food tour

    When evening comes, get to know the vibrant food scene of Hanoi with a local guide who will take you on an unforgettable food adventure. Be ready to duck into the busy street stalls and get a taste of the local foods that the Vietnamese adore. From the wide variety of local delicacies at the street side vendors to local cafes and diners, taking part in this food tour is a great way to soak up Hanoi’s exciting culinary culture.

    Follow your local guide as you walk through the maze of stalls while grabbing a bite of some local treats. Prepare your stomach for this gastronomical journey of devouring Banh Cuon, a noodle-wrapped delicacy filled with seasoned pork, sipping a bowl of delicious Pho and satisfying your sweet tooth with a refreshing dessert made from a combination of sweet pudding, dried fruits, jelly bits, and shaved ice.

  • Countryside bike tour

    Joining a countryside bike tour in Hanoi is a more adventurous way of understanding how the locals live in the rural areas of the city. The tour is perfect for adventure enthusiasts who want to explore the beautiful countryside attractions in Hanoi and meet like-minded travelers.

     Your local guide will lead you to the beautiful local villages while passing through scenic rice fields and stopping at roadside food stalls to get a taste of authentic local foods. You’ll also be stopping at some historical landmarks, temples, and pagodas, as your guide shares a brief history and interesting facts about these attractions.

Private Tours in Hanoi with a local

Hanoi is better with a local! From mouth-watering cooking classes and food tours to day trips and experiences with the locals, there are Withlocals private tours in Hanoi that will make your stay a blast. With an outgoing local host as your guide, you will discover the depths of Hanoi like a true local! Whether you wish to learn the intricacies of the local cuisine or hit every available corner for a new treat, there are tours in Hanoi that will fill your belly! From Lovely Home Meal with a Hanoian Family to Hanoi Street Food Tour: the 10 Tastings, you will taste all the hidden delights on a private tour in Hanoi. Want to truly immerse yourself in the local culture? On a city tour of Hanoi, you can enjoy fun activities that will allows you to make new friendships you never thought possible. From Football Experience: A match with the locals to Authentic Hanoi – Like a local Family, you will truly witness the customs and traditions of the locals on a city tour of Hanoi. Do you have a love for the outdoors? There are tours in Hanoi that will give you the peaceful experience in Mother Nature that you are looking for. From the Relaxing fishing experience with lunch to Hanoi’s Natural Beauty: Ba Vi National Park Day Trip, you will have a soothing experience unlike no other on a local tour in Hanoi. With so many wonderful opportunities, you will surely find tours in Hanoi to make your trip epic. A Withlocals guided tour is completely customizable and you can ask your local host to change anything on the schedule should you have a particular preference!

What other travelers love about our local experts

Michael & Imke
About local
27 February 2025
Fantastic food tour with a lot of fun

We had a lot of fun during our tour with Lien. She contacted us a few days before we actually met and changed the tour a bit to match our requirements. The chosen locations and dishes exactly matched, what we had expected from a street food tour. The dishes were very tasty and for sure we did not return hungry to our hotel. As well her recommendation for an egg-coffee cafe, which she had left out intentionally because of the time of the day, turned out to be a perfect choice. In addition with all the explanations she gave us during the tour, we got a perfect impression about Hanoi's street food.

The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food
Camilla
About local
26 February 2025
A great tour guide

Loan made a real effort to show me the artistic highlights of Hanoi. We had a great afternoon together. She even made other suggestions of places for me to see later. I highly recommend her.

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hanoi
James
About local
25 February 2025
Ngoc was a great guide

Ngoc was a great guide. I had been in Hanoi for a week and worked very hard to see everything. Ngoc tailored the trip specifically to where I had been. She is an experience guide and showed me spots I wouldn't have found on my own with great history about the city. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.

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JACQUI
About local
23 February 2025
Interesting and fun

Trang was a delightful tour guide who showed us all around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. She knew the history and the customs and took us to some of her favourite eateries and cafes which we would never have tried or even found on our own. She was thoroughly engaging and certainly knew her stuff. 10 out of 10 for Trang

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