Tours/Hanoi/Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems
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Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

5.0(140)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.8(10)TRIPADVISOR5.0(130)

Description

Experience the Best of Hanoi with the Half Day Hanoi City Tour to discover Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems. This exceptional Hanoi city tour provides an opportunity to delve into the historical city, immerse in its captivating culture, and uncover its hidden treasures. By choosing our small group tour in a comfortable and luxurious minivan, you can enhance your experience by avoiding wasted time waiting for others and dealing with crowds. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people and embark on a delightful journey together. Discover the must-see sights in Hanoi, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake, and the famous Hanoi Train Street. Uncover the lesser-known treasures of Hanoi by venturing through its labyrinth of narrow alleyways and immersing yourself in the daily lives of locals. Embark on an authentic Hanoi experience that showcases the city’s unique blend of the good & the bad.

Tour Options

Afternoon Tour
  • Luxury Car Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Limousine or Luxury Car Pickup included
Morning Tours
  • Luxury Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Limousine Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

During this tour, you’ll have the chance to visit two of the most important landmarks in Hanoi and Vietnam. First, explore the 1000-year-old architecture at the Temple Of Literature, an iconic structure in Hanoi.

Admission included30 min

We visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

Admission included10 min

visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

Admission included15 min

visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

Pass by

Along the way, we’ll drive past and tick off some famous must-see spots in the city like the Long Bien Bridge, the enchanting West Lake, and the beautiful French Opera House.

Pass by

Along the way, we’ll drive past and tick off some famous must-see spots in the city like the Long Bien Bridge, the enchanting West Lake, and the beautiful French Opera House.

15 min

We take you to Long Bien Bridge,one of the pride and inconic architecture in Hanoi for beautiful photos and great views of the beautiful green Oasis Red River countryside with peaceful and tranquil villages and farms under the bridge.

Admission included20 min

Especially, we take you to the famous Hanoi Train Street for photo oppotunity and witness the mesmerizing sight of trains passing by just inch away from your face . It creates cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Despite the famous TRAIN STREET of Hanoi recently has been CLOSED by the local government, we know exactly HOW, WHEN & WHERE to take you there to wait for and capture the fun moments of the day by sitting by the train street cafe and watching the train passing by. We guarantee that TRAIN STREET is a part of our trip. Can we see the train passing train-street? There is no train during the morning tour, we will still take you there to see the train street. If you want to see the train passing by the train-street, please take the AFTERNOON.

60 min

We are NOT visiting Hai Ba Trung temple but we just indicate the area of Hanoi where we take you to and expose the hidden gems of Hanoi, like a living museum about the day in the life of Hanoi People. What sets this tour apart from other classic city tours is our dedication to showcasing Hanoi’s hidden gems. Experience the true essence of Hanoi as you step into the shoes of a local and explore everyday establishments like charming cafes, local eateries, vibrant markets, and the warm confines of family homes, schools, and temples. This tour not only showcases the must-see attractions but also takes you off-the-beaten-path to truly experience the heart and soul of the city.

Admission included15 min

We have special Egg Coffee of Hanoi at Hidden Gem Cafe, a green hub in the Old Quarter. Like a recycling museum, a serene place in the hustling Old Quater Of Hanoi. Everything is creatively made from recycled materials.

Highlights

Pick up and drop off at HIDDEN GEM CAFE and Hotels in the Old Quarter
Limousine + Driver and Fuel
Tour Guide
All sightseeing tickets
drink water, local beer and egg coffee are included

What's included

Included
Pick up and drop off at HIDDEN GEM CAFE and Hotels in the Old Quarter
Limousine + Driver and Fuel
Tour Guide
All sightseeing tickets
drink water, local beer and egg coffee are included
Not included
Tip for guide and driver

Pickup Locations & Times

Hanoi Backstreet Tours

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(140)

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Tamina_B
June 22, 2026
Friendly guide but misleading/ incomplete tour itinerary

Jim’s English is very good and he happily answered as many questions as we threw him about his country. He did not seem to know or follow the tour itinerary so I wonder if he was filling in. The mausoleum was open but had long lines on a Saturday so he basically encouraged us to skip it all, without much explanation. He substituted the prison tour and walking around the free outside of the B52 display instead. We started with train street (coconut coffee is yum!) , then temple of literature, cursory stop at the Hoan Kiem bridge, basically nothing about the old quarter, minimal driveby explanation of French quarter. Tour ended 30 minutes early. I’m the kind of trip planner who chooses a tour based on the stated itinerary so I was disappointed by the lack of organization.

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315duncant
May 29, 2026
Cannot miss the back street tour!!

Totally exhilarating!!! The bike team and our guide were awesome. Knowledgable and brilliantly navigated the hell of Hanoi traffic!

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shalakac2026
May 25, 2026
Fun Experience!

Our tour was quite informative and lovely, led by our guide Johnny, we were kept informed and energized throughout the tour with his friendly energy. Also we had the perfect amount of stops and getting on and off of the vehicle to not over exert and tire ourselves out in this heat. He was a great tour guide would highly recommend him! And the tour was great, loved seeing the train street.

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hemanthn2024
May 25, 2026
Enjoyable experience

Enjoyed the tour & experience with Johnny in Hanoi , taking us down the historical past and significance . Well Spoken , Knowledgable and funny , kept us engaged all through . Would highly recommend Backstreet Tours and Johnny the guide .

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francessH3041MX
May 21, 2026
Saw loads and enjoyed the fresh air and good humour.

We had a last minute booking as we didn’t want to walk around the city after a long trip and our guide was excellent. The driver did a great job and Hai was funny, engaging and helpful. We saw everything we wanted to and had a delicious meal too. Thoroughly recommend this Jeep trip!

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Pioneer707968
May 20, 2026
Great way to get to know Hanoi

We had a great time with Jim learning all about Hanoi. At each stop he would explain the significance and history and what it meant for the city and country. This tour is a great way to get to know the city and Jim really made the experience a enjoyable.

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StanleyL388
May 17, 2026
Hanoi Highlights

Hai was our tour guide. I was part of his morning tour where we visited multiple sites such as Train Street and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We ended the tour with some refreshing iced coffee. I recommend and appreciate Hai as a tour guide as he gave us historical and personal insights on not just Hanoi but Vietnam overall.

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emilysF5592KS
May 14, 2026
Easy way to see highlights

Great tour of Hanoi! Johnny was a great, knowledgeable guide and Mr. A was a great driver. The tour includes many interesting stops, as well as opportunities to cool off along the way and many photo ops. Highly recommend booking the van/dcar.

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MikeLewisATX
May 14, 2026
Great tour of Hanoi with Johnny & Mr. A!

Excellent half day tour of Hanoi with Johnny and Mr. A! We really enjoyed all the stops along the way, learning about the old quarter, French quarter, and the local residences. Johnny took us to the perfect spot on Train Street, and we also really loved the Temple of Literature. Highly recommend!

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Monique N
May 13, 2026
Highly Recommend!

Highly recommend! Wonderful afternoon with Doanh. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a great way to see Hanoi and places you otherwise wouldn’t see.

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