The most popular day tours from Hanoi Old Quarter include the Hanoi Historical Morning Tour (Hoa Lo Prison + Temple of Literature, 4 hours, from $39), Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour (8 dishes, 3.5 hours, from $35), and Ninh Binh Day Trip (Trang An UNESCO boat trip, full day, from $55). All tours depart daily at 8:00 AM with hotel pickup in Old Quarter included.
Hanoi day tours with Vietnam Discovery Tours start from $29/person for half-day tours and $55/person for full-day trips including Ninh Binh or Halong Bay. Private tours start from $69/group. All prices include VAT, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter.
Hoa Lo Prison is 12 minutes walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is 15 minutes by Grab (30,000–50,000 VND). Temple of Literature is 10 minutes by Grab. Our tours handle all transport — no need to navigate Hanoi traffic yourself.
Yes — our family-friendly Hanoi tours are designed for children aged 6 and above. We avoid Hoa Lo Prison for young children and replace it with the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and craft workshops in the Old Quarter. Private family tours can be fully customised. Contact us on WhatsApp +84 799 702 888 to discuss your group.
Morning tours departing at 8:00 AM are best — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds at major sites, and Hanoi street food is at its freshest before 10 AM. October to April is the best season for Hanoi day tours with dry weather and comfortable temperatures of 18–25°C. Avoid midday tours in June–August when temperatures reach 35–38°C.
