Hanoi

15 Best Hanoi Private Tours

The private tours that bend Hanoi to your pace: custom Old Quarter days, Ninh Binh with your own driver and cruise transfers timed to your boat. Flexibility costs little here and buys much.

1.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

Experience a 2-day cruise exploring Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays from Hanoi with private balconies, kayaking, local cuisine, and onboard activities—all highly rated.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck. EMILY served us, She was very sweet and helpful in guiding us.”

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2.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

Discover Hanoi on this private, student-led walking tour covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and more for just $5.

★ 5.0

“My guide Huyen, was very knowledgeable and was eager to show me around at my pace. I would highly recommend this to senior travelers.”

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3.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

Discover Hanoi’s best street food with a private guided tour. Tastes, culture, and local flavors in a 3-hour walk for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“A fabulous food tour into the lesser known food places in Hanoi. A truly unique experience. There is no way we would have found the places that Ming took us to. Plus he taught us about life in Hanoi.”

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4.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

Discover the best of Halong Bay with this private 1-day tour from Hanoi. Visit limestone islands, caves, enjoy kayaking, and authentic seafood in a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“I am traveling with my daughter, and we had a wonderful experience on this tour. Everything - the lunch, cruising around Halong Bay, the caves - was fantastic. Our personal tour guide, Jacky, was terrific and a font of knowledge. I would highly recommend this…”

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7.Hanoi Food Tours in Hanoi Old Quarter (Small Group/Private)

Discover Hanoi’s best street foods on a 3-hour small-group or private tour through the Old Quarter, with up to 10 tastings, drinks, and an expert guide.

★ 5.0

“This is a most worthy activity. Bao, our guide, had excellent English and introduced us to a variety of local dishes we would have never tried otherwise. And they were all delicious!”

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9.Best Seller-Private Full-Day Tour to Ninh Binh Depart from Hanoi

Discover Ninh Binh’s stunning landscapes, ancient sites, and serene boat rides on this private full-day tour from Hanoi, perfect for authentic and personalized experiences.

★ 5.0

“Jason and win win were amazing and planned the perfect day for us. Ninh Binh was beautiful ! Jason was a great guide, giving us the perfect amount of information at every stop and advised us to leave a bit earlier to avoid large crowds.…”

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10.Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street

Discover Hanoi's highlights on this private half-day tour featuring iconic sights, Train Street, local markets, and cultural gems—all tailored for an authentic experience.

“Sandy asked us what we wanted to see at the start, and delivered on what we asked. Bypassing the queues at the prison was good & having the best position to see the train pass on Train Street was great.”

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11.Private Unstoppable Gourmet Gastronomic Tour

Discover Hanoi’s culinary scene with a private food tour led by a former chef, exploring markets, street food, and fine restaurants for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Kevin gives an awesome insight and introduction to Vietnamese food, whilst moving around a number of restaurants. Very friendly, great sense of humour and his wide knowledge of all restaurants and types of food is amazing! Whether yoRead more”

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12.Private Guided Tour of Hanoi

Discover Hanoi’s highlights with a private, flexible tour led by friendly guides. Visit key sites, enjoy authentic insights, and tailor your experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Louisa, was so passionate about her country, very knowledgeable about its history and knew all about the sights we visited. She arranged taxis on her app for us so that we travelled around without delays. Louisa is very professiRead more”

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13.Private Cooking Class in Local Villa with Market Tour

Discover authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a private Hanoi cooking class. Market tour, hands-on cooking, and a lush villa setting make this a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“This was such a fun experience. Going to the market and buying the food, and learning about the fish sauce, and finally enjoying the egg chocolate at the end. Maxi was a great host/chef/instructor. And has transport to and from th hotel! Would 100% recommend.”

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15.Private Street Food Tour – Walking Hanoi Old Quarter

Discover Hanoi’s authentic street food scene on this private 3-hour walking tour through the Old Quarter, sampling up to 7 local specialties with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This walking food tour was amazing ! I highly recommend this activity . Our tour guide Olaf was incredible , so kind and knowledgable ! She made this experience very special !”

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More Hanoi Private Tours

4.5Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street$52.00 5.0(Private) MUSEUM TOUR in HANOI$5.13 4.5Noi Bai Airport Pick-up (Private Airport ride to Hotels in Hanoi)$16.00 5.0The 10 Tastings of Hanoi With Locals: Private Street Food Tour$78.52 5.0The Best Seller-Ninh Binh Private full day tour depart From Hanoi$115.00 5.0Private Cooking Class with 5 dishes of your choice$85.00 5.0Day tours from Hanoi city (PRIVATE TOUR)$109.00 5.0Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour with Train Street Visiting$51.66 5.0Hanoi Airport Private Pickup Service ( From Airport > City )$15.50 4.5Hanoi Airport Private Arrival Transfer$16.00 5.0Private Hanoi Motorbike Sightseeing and Food Tour$55.00 5.0Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak$345.00 5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hanoi Private Tour$68.86 4.1Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Private or Small-Group Tour$67 5.0Best Private Day Trip Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Multiple Options$147.00 5.0[Hi-end] Private Hanoi Street Food Tour With Real Foodie$52.00 5.0Private: Hanoi Street Food Exploration and Train Street Trip$21.77 5.0Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center$13.00 5.0Ninh Binh Private Tour to Mua Cave Trang An Grottoes From Hanoi$160.00 5.0Private Hanoi city tour full day$95.00 4.5Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience$95.00 5.0Private Hanoi Street Food Tour With Mr.Ha$60.00 5.0Hanoi Private Photoshoot Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems45 minutes - 2 hours$20 5.0(Private) Hanoi War Sites Tour$5.13