Discover Highlights of Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the Highlights of Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port on a full-day guided tour that takes you deep into the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant capital. After a scenic drive from the port, explore the rich history and unique charm of Hanoi as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Stroll through the bustling Old Quarter, where ancient architecture meets modern life, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. This tour offers the perfect blend of cultural immersion and sightseeing, ideal for travelers seeking to experience the essence of Hanoi in a single day.

What's included

  • Visit highlights of Hanoi City few hours
  • Private car transfer Hanoi & Cruise Port
  • All entrance sightseeing fees
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Set Lunch at local restaurant
  • Drinks and Person expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    07.30 - 8.00 am : Upon you arrive at Halong Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city. It takes about 2 hours drive by expressway from Halong to Hanoi
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    10.00 - 10.30 am: Arrive in Hanoi, our guide will take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum which is the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho (it will close on some days). President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. Next place you will visit is the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.
  3. Temple of Literature & National University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    To continue the trip, our car will take you to the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. Temple of Literature Hanoi, or Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, is a particularly important historical and cultural relic site in the capital of Hanoi. It is also a symbol of Vietnamese culture and intelligence. Hanoi Temple of Literature is known as the first university in Southeast Asia. In recent years, the Temple of Literature has always been an attractive destination for tourists when they have the opportunity to visit Hanoi because of the unique architectural and historical value it brings.
  4. Hoa Lo Prison
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then stop at local restaurant in the ciiry for lunch meal with vietnamese dishes. After lunch , we continute visit Hoa Lo Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period it was known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton. The prison was demolished during the 1990s, although the gatehouse remains as a museum.
  5. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Hoan Kiem Lake, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Hồ Gươm (Sword Lake), is a fresh water lake, measuring some 12 ha in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. In the past, the lake was variously name "Luc Thuy Lake", meaning "Green Water Lake" - aptly named for the water's color) or "Thuy Quan Lake", meaning "Mariner's Lake". The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life.
  6. Dền Ngọc Son
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Ngoc Son Temple which is right in the centre of the serene lake, a prominent temple sitting on a small island. The sacred temple, along with other architectures, create a historical complex that has been the pride of Hanoian for hundreds of years
  7. Hanoi Train Street
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Last stop at Train Street for take photos, enjoy coffee or tea and experience the bustling energy of the area. Hanoi Train Street is a unique and popular attraction located in the heart of the city. The street is famous for its narrow alleyway, which is just wide enough for a train to pass through.The train tracks were built more than a hundred years ago, and the street has become a popular tourist destination in recent years.
  8. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After train street, guest will say good bye tour guide and Hanoi, get on car for transferring back to Halong Cruise Port within 2 hours drive by expressway. End of services at the gate of the port.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Upon you arrive at Halong Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city.

End point

Upon you arrive at Halong Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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