Explore the best of Hanoi City in a day

3.8 (6 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Expect a full day of activities where you will visit the major attractions of Hanoi City, among which is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where you will learn more about the life and role of Ho Chi Minh in the country liberation movement. On top of that, you will also learn about the spiritual and cultural life of Hanoians by visiting the first-ever university of the country, one of the iconic pagodas of the city, and more. The trip lasts around 8 to 9 hours. This city tour is a must for visitors coming to Hanoi who wish to learn more about its culture and history and add a highlight to their wonderful trip in Vietnam.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside of the Old Quarter)
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Anything unmentioned

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    We pick up customers in Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 - 8:30 am. (Drop-off service included)

    => Hotels outside the above area => Please go to the meeting location at 7:50 am to meet the bus and guide.

    During the day, you will visit the following landmarks:
  2. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Pay a visit to the Museum of Ethnology in Vietnam, where lie the pictures, exhibits, and artifacts of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam and you will learn about their diversified cultures and traditions.
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to learn about the life and work of Ho Chi Minh
  4. Temple of Literature & National University
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam - which is now dedicated to celebrating and reinforcing the education tradition and spirit of Vietnamese. Khue Van Cac, the symbol of Hanoi City is located within the Temple of Literature.
  5. Chua Tran Quoc
    30m
    Visit one of the oldest pagodas and also the most poetic sites in Vietnam located by Westlake
  6. Hoa Lo Prison
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in 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"

    After the tour, drop you off at your hotels/ meeting location between 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

7:50 am
Customers staying outside the Old Quarter should go to meeting point to join the tours.

End point

7:50 am
Customers staying outside the Old Quarter should go to meeting point to join the tours.

Pickup details

We pick up at Hanoi Old Quarters between 8:00 - 8:30 am.

Customers staying outside the Old Quarter should go to the meeting location.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual. Please wear long pants/skirts/dresses so that you will be allowed to enter the mausoleum.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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