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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Just arrived in Hanoi? Need an introduction to this buzzing city? Leaving soon and haven't seen any of the highlights yet? Never fear, join this Hanoi tour which covers the historic hot spots, must-see monument, and special spaces that you'd kick yourself for missing.
What's included
Join Friendly Local English speaking guide
Enjoy Pick up at centrally located hotel in Hanoi and 1 way transportation
Visit Ngoc Son Temple and experience the spiritual harmony (Entrance Ticket Included)
Visit traditional teahouse to taste some tea with a green bean cake
Stop for lunch for a traditional bowl of Pho
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Marvel the largest and oldest church in Hanoi - St Joseph’s Cathedral
Explore the 1,000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature (Entrance Ticket Included)
Visit the so-called “Hanoi Hilton” – the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Entrance Ticket Included)
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks
What to expect
Temple of Literature & National University
45m · Admission ticket included
Start the city tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honour of Confucius by King Ly Thai Thong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". The University remained here until King Gia Long moved the country's administrative capital from Hanoi to Hue at the beginning of the 19th century.
30m · Admission ticket included
Drop into a traditional teahouse to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavoured green teas, and listen to thousand-year-oldstories explaining the significance of tea leaves to local cultures. Tea is even better when served with some authentic snacks such as sweetened lotus seeds and green bean cake.
Hoa Lo Prison
45m · Admission ticket included
We'll head to the Hoa Lo Prison museum. Used by French Colonists for political prisoners till 1954 and later by North Vietnam for American POWs, the prison complex was sarcastically nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American pilots during Vietnam War (1954-1975). Famous ex-prisoners of war include Pete Peterson (the first US ambassador to a unified Vietnam in 1995), and US Senator John McCain.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
15m · Admission ticket not included
Our next stop will be the largest and oldest church in Hanoi. St Joseph's Cathedral was built in 1886 with an architectural style often compared to the Notre Dame de Paris, this Gothic Revival church is not only a religious site, but is also a popular photo shoot backdrop for local teenagers.
15m
We'll continue to the heart of Hanoi - the Hoan Kiem Lake, with its magnificent The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son temple. Experience the spiritual harmony of different religions coexisting in the same place.
Hoan Kiem Walking Street
15m · Admission ticket included
We stop for lunch with Pho which is one of Vietnam must do before ending the tour.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Hanoi
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, lactose intolerance and gluten-free (but not gluten sensitiveness). Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
Please note that this tour covers 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.
This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
