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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Unique 1 day Hanoi tour explores Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Old Quarter with deep cultural interaction.
Immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, memorable encounters with local traditions, culinary delights, personalized service and warm hospitality to adventure seekers, families with children.
What's included
Limousine during the trip
English speaking guide
A bottle of water/person
Entrance tickets
Vietnamese Lunch
Drink for lunch
Cyclo (USD 5/person)
Water Puppet Show (USD 5/person)
Tips for tour guide & driver
Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above
What to expect
One Pillar Pagoda
1h · Admission ticket included
8h00: Pickup time around Hanoi Old Quarter
8h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
2h · Admission ticket included
10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
Chua Tran Quoc
2h · Admission ticket included
12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.
13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
Temple of Literature & National University
2h · Admission ticket included
14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
Hoa Lo Prison
1h · Admission ticket included
15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Pickup point at Hanoi Opera House and Pickup at 27 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
End point
Pickup point at Hanoi Opera House and Pickup at 27 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
