Hanoi Heritage and Highlights Day Tour

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration8h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Set menu Vietnamese lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance & sightseeing fee
  • Limousine transfer
  • Personal Expenses
  • Holiday surcharge

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    7.45 am Morning the guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip
  2. Chua Tran Quoc
    1h · Admission ticket included
    08:30 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, built in the 6th century under Emperor Ly Nam De. Located on a small island in West Lake, this serene pagoda is admired for its graceful architecture and stands as a lasting symbol of Vietnam’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the Mausoleum of Vietnam’s beloved leader. Explore his Stilt House, preserved to reflect his simple lifestyle, and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Hanoi landmark dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and famed for its unique architecture.
  4. Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, showcasing the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through fascinating exhibits and traditional houses.
    Note: On Mondays, the visit will be replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum.

    12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at the elegant 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 dedicated to Confucius and scholars. Once the Imperial Academy, it now stands as a proud symbol of the nation’s long-standing tradition of learning and respect for education.
  6. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries. During the Vietnam War, it held American POWs. Today, it stands as a poignant historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and enduring spirit.
  7. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at lobby your hotel with name

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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