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Whatever your passion, there’s a private guide who’s perfect for you. Our Hanoi tour guides can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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12 Private Guides in Hanoi

Ngoc Ruby
A happy and energetic Hanoian
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(242 review)
Trang Chu
The Energetic Military Journalist
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(83 review)
Loan
The History, Culture & Adventure Connoisseur
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(172 review)
Quynh Anh (ANNE)
Fun Local Lady
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(113 review)
Jenny (Hoa)
The History Buff
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(51 review)
Lien
Passionate about Art, Cuisine, Animal & Adventure
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(224 review)
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Manh
Farm and cook in Hanoi
I speak: English
(101 review)
Hoa
The Excited Explorer
I speak: Vietnamese • English
(122 review)
Toan
The Village Expert
I speak: English
(60 review)
Hang
a friendly & happy Hanoi-an
I speak: English
(42 review)
Brian
The Foreign Vagabond
I speak: English
(99 review)
Jessica
The Freelance Stylist
I speak: English • Vietnamese
(48 review)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Hanoi like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

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10 tips from our private guides in Hanoi

Curated byNgoc Ruby, Hoa and 10 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Hanoi!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Spike
About local Trang Chu
5 March 2025
A great afternoon in Hanoi

It was a pleasure spending time with Trang!! She showed me a local neighborhood in Hanoi, explaining the nuances of everyday local life - the markets, the temples, and pagodas. I left with a mind full of new and interesting knowledge. Would highly recommend!!

Erin
About local Trang Chu
28 February 2025
Great way to spend my 50th birthday!

Trang was a delight! My husband and I learned so much about Hanoi. Trang stopped at two local food shops and we tried the best donuts and rice treat we have ever had. Trang helped us shop local stores and answered all of our many questions. She was a delight!

Erin
About local Trang Chu
28 February 2025
Highlight of Hanoi trip

Trang did a wonderful job On this tour showing us a side of Hanoi we would never have seen. This was our second walking tour with Trang and it was totally different than the first. She didn't rush us with our many questions and helped us shop the local markets. We got to view a local apartment and learn about daily life of the locals. A must-do tour!

Guides in Hanoi

One of the biggest benefits of hiring a local private guide in Hanoi is the chance to learn about the culture from an "insider". Your guide can explain to you their local customs and will give you an insight into their daily life.  They will tailor the experience to include local attractions and sights that you prefer to see instead of taking the usual tourist route.

Hiring a private guide in Hanoi will give a personalized touch to your individual travel experience and avoid the huge crowds of tourists. Although Hanoi is a relatively safe city, having a local guide at your side will give you an added security of knowing which path to take and having another person to explore the city means a little extra security.

With a Hanoi private guide by your side, you can get a local's perspective of this magical city and explore Hanoi at your own pace. Your knowledgeable guide will be more than happy to share interesting stories about the city, take you on a personalized food tour in Hanoi or uncover the hidden gems only known by locals.

Explore Hanoi with your Private Guide

Hanoi has everything a traveler could ever wish for - vibrant ancient history, colonial legacy, and exquisite culinary experiences. You can experience all these with your local guide.

Accompanied by your Hanoi private guide, you'll head to Hoan Kiem Lake at the city's Old Quarter where locals can be seen performing Tai Chi amidst the calm and serene water. Marvel with your guide at the vibrant commercial streets of the Old Quarter, which is the heartbeat of this bustling city. Your local guide knows the hidden gems of the Old Quarter and they have access to things you would not otherwise see if you explore the city on your own. If you're someone who loves tasting local foods during your travels, your Hanoi private guide will take you to an unforgettable culinary adventure at the various street food stalls where you can get a taste of the most delicious Pho in the city.

Do you get a thrill of excitement when you discover a new place that's off the beaten path? The best way to discover lesser-known places of interest is through a local private guide in Hanoi. You can take a day trip to Mai Chu, one of those places in the country that still preserves its natural charm. If you want a more adventurous way to discover the Hanoian food culture, your guide can take you to the Le Mat Village. Also known as the snake village, this is where you can get a taste of a snake’s heart served with a glass of rice wine. Indeed, having a private guide in Hanoi is the best way to really experience the best that the city has to offer!

Guides in Hanoi