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Overview

This private Hanoi tour lets you build your own custom itinerary through Vietnam’s capital, choosing the landmarks, neighborhoods, and experiences that interest you most. Explore at your own pace with flexible options such as the Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, West Lake, or local markets. You decide how cultural, historical, or food-focused your day should be. Optional additions like a local guide or a car with driver allow you to tailor your Hanoi experience exactly to your travel style.

Highlights

  • Design your own route through Hanoi’s historic and modern districts
  • Choose between cultural sites, museums, markets, or lakeside areas
  • Explore the city’s streets and hidden corners at your own pace
  • Flexible timing for half-day, full-day, or multi-day exploration
  • Create a balanced mix of culture, history, and local life

Customize every part of your trip

Private Guide

Add a knowledgeable English-speaking guide for deeper insights and local expertise.

Experiences & Themes

Shape your day around food, culture, photography, nature, history, or local life.

Pace & Style

Keep it relaxed, active, or somewhere in between — you decide how the day flows.

Duration

Plan anything from a short half-day trip to a full multi-day journey.

Travel Area

Explore one town, several key districts, or an entire region at your own pace.

Transport Options

Choose how you want to get around — from a private car with driver to motorbike or on foot.

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3. Trip Timing

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4. Optional Services

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5. Your Plan & Wishes

Tell us what you want to see or do, how you travel, and what kind of experience you’re looking for. If you’re not sure yet, just share a few ideas about the type of traveler you are — we’ll help design a custom itinerary that suits you.
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How it works

1. Send Your Request

Tell us your dates, wishes, and any ideas you already have.

2. Get Your Proposal

We create a custom itinerary and adjust it based on your feedback.

3. Confirm Your Trip

Once everything fits your plans, you receive the final program and payment details.

4. Enjoy a Stress-Free Experience

Your private guide/driver meets you at the arranged time and your trip begins.

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Book directly with a local Vietnamese travel agency

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What you can add to your itinerary

These are popular sights and activities you can include in your custom itinerary. You’re free to choose any combination or create something completely different.

Explore the Old Quarter Beyond the Tourist Streets

A walk through the Old Quarter can focus on quieter alleys, craft guild streets, and local daily life rather than only the busy hotspots. It’s a good way to see a more authentic side of Hanoi at your own pace.

street food tour in Hanoi

Join a Private Street Food Tour

A private food experience allows flexibility for allergies, vegetarian/vegan diets, or specific preferences. It’s ideal for travelers who want to try Hanoi’s cuisine with guidance from someone who knows where the safe and good-quality places are.

A wide street with trees and a yellow French colonial building in the French Quarter in Hanoi

Discover Hanoi’s Non-Touristy Neighborhoods

You can explore local markets, hidden temples, and residential districts not found in typical itineraries. This option works well for travelers who want a more local, everyday perspective of the city.

Visit Key War and History Sites

Hanoi has several important war-related locations such as Hoa Lo Prison, military museums, and old bunkers. These stops help you understand the city’s historical background without needing a full-day commitment.

bikes in Duang Lam Ancient Village

Take a Day Trip to Villages Around Hanoi

Craft villages like Bat Trang or Duong Lam, along with temples and pagodas outside the city, are easy to include in a custom itinerary. It’s an option many travelers choose when they want a mix of culture and countryside.

Sunset at Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi with a golden sky

Try a Photography-Focused Tour

Hanoi is perfect for photography thanks to its markets, small streets, and changing light. A photography outing can focus on street life, architecture, or sunrise and sunset locations depending on your interests.

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Included / Excluded

  • Trip planning: We design a custom itinerary based on your wishes and adjust it with you until it feels right.
  • Transportation: We can arrange a private car with driver, transfers, or other transport as needed; all options and costs are clearly listed in your proposal.
  • Guides: English-speaking local guides can be added for full days or specific activities, depending on how much guidance you want.
  • Accommodation: For multi-day trips, we normally include selected hotels or homestays in the package, unless you prefer to book your own stays.
  • Meals & drinks: Some custom tours include set meals, others leave restaurant choices flexible; we always specify what is and isn’t included.
  • Tickets & activities: Key entrance fees and activities can be built into the package, and anything paid on the spot will be clearly mentioned in advance.
  • Support: You receive clear documentation of inclusions and friendly support from Local Vietnam by email and WhatsApp before and during your trip.

Tour information

  • Hanoi has four distinct seasons, with the most pleasant conditions typically from October to April. Autumn and early spring bring mild temperatures and clearer skies, ideal for city walks, museums and exploring the Old Quarter. Summer from May to August is hot and humid, with occasional heavy rain, which may affect outdoor sightseeing but keeps parks and lakes at their greenest. Winter can be cool and misty, especially in December and January, though it remains comfortable for most city activities. For custom itineraries, late autumn and spring offer the best overall balance.
  • Meals included in a private Hanoi tour can be tailored to vegetarian, vegan or allergy-related needs whenever food is part of the itinerary.
  • Guides, drivers and special Hanoi experiences such as food tours, workshops or day trips depend on availability during weekends and peak travel months.
  • All cancellation conditions for Local Vietnam apply; you can read the full policy on our cancellation policy page.

FAQ

What can I expect from a Private Hanoi tour?
A Private Hanoi tour lets you choose exactly which neighborhoods, markets, museums, historical sites, or local experiences you want to focus on. You can explore the city at your own pace rather than following the standard Old Quarter + Temple of Literature + Ho Chi Minh route.
We’ve lived and worked in Hanoi for years, exploring both the classic sights and the lesser-known backstreets, markets, and cultural spots. Our team blends international travel experience with deep local knowledge, meaning you get honest advice, cultural context, and practical guidance. We design tours based on what you actually want to see — not a fixed itinerary.
Yes, and it’s one of the best ways to discover Hanoi’s street life, architecture, and local atmosphere. A private tour allows you to pick the exact lanes or themes you want — crafts, markets, hidden temples, or colonial heritage. Your guide can adapt the walk based on your interests and pace.
Usually yes, especially for walking routes, museums, or markets. Traffic, opening hours, and weather can influence the order of stops, but your guide can adjust the plan on the spot. Major changes that involve longer distances may require additional arrangements.
Most highlights are within short driving or walking distances, but traffic can make timing unpredictable. A well-planned private tour helps avoid rush hours and combines sights in the same area to save time. Your guide will choose the most efficient route based on your interests.
You can visit some sights by yourself, but a private tour adds much more depth and convenience. With a dedicated guide and car, you gain local insights, cultural context, and hidden spots that you would likely miss on your own. It offers a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s history, daily life, and traditions — something you don’t get from simply walking around with a map.
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