Hanoi City Tours Private Half-Day & Train Street (By MaxofHanoi)

1 hour

Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” to explore Vietnam’s modern history during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War. Walk through preserved prison cells, historical exhibitions, and original artifacts while learning powerful stories about Vietnamese revolutionaries and former prisoners. Your guide will provide deeper insight into the prison’s history, daily life inside the facility, and its significance in Vietnam’s past.

40 min

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on the peaceful shore of West Lake. Explore the beautiful Buddhist architecture, learn about Vietnamese spiritual traditions, and enjoy the calm atmosphere surrounding this historic temple that dates back more than 1,500 years.

30 min

Experience Hanoi Train Street, one of the city’s most unique and famous attractions, where trains pass through a narrow residential neighborhood just inches from local cafés and homes. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee while observing daily local life and capturing unforgettable photos in this vibrant and exciting atmosphere.

20 min

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and explore Ba Dinh Square in front of the mausoleum, one of the most important historical landmarks in Vietnam. Continue to the surrounding area behind the mausoleum, including the famous One Pillar Pagoda and nearby cultural sites, while learning about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. Please note that the current itinerary does not include entering the mausoleum due to time limitations. If you wish to view Ho Chi Minh’s preserved body inside the mausoleum, please contact us in advance so we can arrange a more suitable schedule and itinerary.

5 min

Visit the Hanoi Opera House, one of the city’s most iconic French colonial landmarks inspired by the Paris Opera House. Learn about Hanoi’s colonial history and cultural development while admiring the elegant exterior architecture. Please note that the Opera House is currently not open for interior visits during this tour.

15 min

Visit St. Joseph Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Hanoi and one of the city’s most recognizable French colonial landmarks. Admire its impressive Gothic architecture, learn about the history of Catholicism in Vietnam, and experience the lively atmosphere of the surrounding Old Quarter cafés and local streets.

15 min

Visit Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi and one of the city’s most historic French colonial landmarks. Walk along the iconic iron structure and learn about its important role throughout Vietnam’s modern history, from the colonial period to wartime Hanoi.