Vietnam · City Tours

Full-Day Private Hanoi Highlights Tour with Hidden Local Spots

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Temple of Literature, home to Vietnam's first national university, founded in 1076
02 Explore a less-touristy local market filled with flowers, plants, bonsais, birds, fish, and pets
03 See the B52 Lake wreckage of Captain Lewis' crashed bomber from the Vietnam War
04 Walk through the backstreets of Hanoi's Old Quarter and the elegant French Quarter
05 Visit Hỏa Lò Prison, where the Vietnamese held former American pilot John McCain

Ideal for first-time visitors to Hanoi, this private full-day tour combines the city's must-see highlights with lesser-known local spots. Discover a mix of history, food, culture, architecture, and everyday local life as you explore markets, historic landmarks, and atmospheric neighbourhoods. From the Temple of Literature to Hỏa Lò Prison and the backstreets of the Old Quarter, this experience offers a well-rounded introduction to Hanoi beyond the usual tourist trail.

From the Temple of Literature to Hỏa Lò Prison and the backstreets of the Old Quarter, this experience offers a well-rounded introduction to Hanoi beyond the usual tourist trail.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hidden Corners and Classic Highlights of Hanoi

8:00 am: Take a car to the western part of the city. Your first glimpse of Hanoi's local life starts here as you walk through a less-visited market where locals sell a variety of items such as flowers, plants, bonsai shrubbery, birds, fish, other pets, and more.
Wander leisurely through the famous maze of crowded alleys and narrow streets, which eventually leads to B52 Lake. Here, you will see the Vietnam War wreckage of Captain Lewis' crashed B52.
Then, visit the Temple of Literature, the first national university of Vietnam, founded in 1076.
Afterwards, have lunch at a local place.
Next, visit Hanoi Hilton, where the Vietnamese captured John McCain.
Walk through some of the backstreets of the Old Quarter.
Enjoy a half-hour walk through Hanoi's French Quarter to admire its architecture.
Return to the hotel. The tour ends at 5:00 pm.