Hanoi Incense Village, City Tour & Train Street Experience

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Hanoi in one day, combining culture, history, and local life. Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village to see colorful incense being handcrafted and enjoy unique photo opportunities. Explore iconic landmarks including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoan Kiem Lake, then visit the famous Hanoi Train Street to see the train pass through the narrow railway tracks. Enjoy local street food and Hanoi’s famous egg coffee along the way. This full-day tour is perfect for travelers looking to discover Hanoi’s highlights and traditional culture in one memorable experience.

What's included

  • Experienced English-speaking guide during the trip
  • Bottle of water on the bus per person
  • Visit Hanoi City Sights , Incense Village & Train street
  • Pick up & Drop Off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area by comfortable bus
  • Lunch with Banh Mi & Bun Cha (famous street food).
  • Beverages, Personal expenses & Tips

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    7:00–7:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or Airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at 20 Hang Muoi Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. From there, enjoy a comfortable drive of approximately 1.5 hours to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, a traditional craft village famous for its colorful incense-making workshops and photogenic local scenery.
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Quang Phu Cau Incense Village: See local artisans making and drying colorful incense under the sun, with great photo opportunities.

    Please note: If it rains, visit Bat Trang Pottery Village instead. Explore the ceramic-making process and try making your own pottery piece with an instructor.
  3. Hanoi Train Street
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Before 11:30 AM: Arrive at Hanoi Train Street and get ready to take photos and videos as the train passes through. Enjoy a local lunch featuring Banh Mi and Bun Cha, two of Hanoi’s famous street foods.
  4. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Afternoon: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Maison Centrale or the “Hanoi Hilton,” and learn about its history, including its use during the colonial period and the Vietnam War.
  5. Temple of Literature & National University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Temple of Literature: Visit Vietnam’s first university, dating back to the 11th century. Discover Confucian traditions and Vietnamese education while admiring the Khue Van Pavilion and stone stelae resting on turtle statues.
  6. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square: Visit the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945.
  7. Chua Tran Quoc
    1h · Admission ticket included
    West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda: Drive to West Lake and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas, to learn about Buddhism and its role in Vietnamese culture. End the tour by enjoying Hanoi’s famous egg coffee.
  8. Old Quarter
    15m · Admission ticket included
    5:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel or designated meeting point. Your tour ends here.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Our guide will contact and pick up you at Hanoi Old Quarter , please give us your hotel address and your phone number to contact with you ! Thank you so much !

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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