Hanoi Heritage Discovery Full Day City Experience

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
    Morning our 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 – Start your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Originally built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, this ancient pagoda rests serenely on a small island in West Lake. With its peaceful setting and graceful architecture, Tran Quoc Pagoda remains a cherished symbol of Vietnam’s enduring spiritual depth and cultural legacy.
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    09:15 – Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved revolutionary leader. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, where he lived and worked between 1954 and 1969, preserved to showcase his humble and modest way of life. The visit also includes the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and celebrated as one of Asia’s most distinctive architectural masterpieces.
  4. Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, an engaging museum that highlights the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups through fascinating exhibits, traditional artifacts, and life-sized models of ethnic houses.
    Note: On Mondays, when the Museum of Ethnology is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum, which honors the vital role of women in the nation’s history and culture.

    12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at our elegant restaurant, Mesdames Linh, where traditional flavors are presented with a modern touch.
  5. Temple of Literature & National University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, an engaging museum that highlights the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups through fascinating exhibits, traditional artifacts, and life-sized models of ethnic houses.
    Note: On Mondays, when the Museum of Ethnology is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum, which honors the vital role of women in the nation’s history and culture.

    12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at our elegant restaurant, Mesdames Linh, where traditional flavors are presented with a modern touch.
  6. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    15:00 – Continue your journey with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, constructed by the French between 1886 and 1901 during the era of French Indochina. Known to the French as Maison Centrale, the prison initially held Vietnamese patriots and revolutionaries who resisted colonial rule. During the Vietnam War (1964–1973), it was later used by North Vietnam to detain American prisoners of war. Today, Hoa Lo Prison stands as a powerful historical landmark, offering profound insights into Vietnam’s turbulent past and the enduring spirit of its people.
  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

Our car 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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