Discover Hanoi: Full-Day Cultural and Historical Experience

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration8h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
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Overview

The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one day, discover iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and historic sites while experiencing the vibrant local life. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour provides meaningful insights into Hanoi’s rich culture, history, and traditions.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance & sightseeing fee
  • Limousine transfer
  • Personal Expenses
  • Holiday surcharge

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    At 7:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and begin the journey.
  2. Chua Tran Quoc
    1h · Admission ticket included
    08:30 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, beautifully located on a small island in West Lake and known for its peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture.
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his historic Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural symbol of Hanoi.
  4. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through exhibitions and traditional houses. (On Mondays, the visit will be replaced by the Vietnam Women’s Museum.)
    12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at the luxury restaurant Mesdames Linh.
  5. Temple of Literature & National University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    13:45–14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070 and a lasting symbol of the country’s rich educational heritage and respect for learning.
  6. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site built during the French colonial period, now a museum highlighting Vietnam’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.
  7. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    16:00–16:30 – The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our car will pick you up at lobby your hotel

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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