Hanoi Afternoon Half Day City Tour with Lunch and Local Guide

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is a city with more than 1,000 years of history, where ancient traditions blend with French colonial architecture and modern urban life. This half-day group tour offers a convenient way to discover some of Hanoi’s most important cultural and historical landmarks, including Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. Enjoy round-trip transportation, a local guide, entrance fees, and a delicious Vietnamese lunch as you explore the city’s rich heritage.

What's included

  • Shuttle Bus pick up/drop off at Hotel in Old Quarter Only
  • All entrance fees & sightseeing as program
  • Lunch meal at local dishes (OPTION TOUR INCLUDED ONLY)
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Beverages, Tip and Personal Expenses
  • Cycle or Water Puppet Show

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    12:00 – 12:15 PM: The tour guide and bus will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to a local restaurant.

    12:30 – 12:45 PM: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at our restaurant, with vegetarian options available.

    Note: If you do not include lunch, our bus will pick you up from your hotel at around 1:30 PM.
  2. Chua Tran Quoc
    1h · Admission ticket included
    1:30 PM: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Dating back to the 6th century, it is one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi and a peaceful cultural landmark.
  3. Temple of Literature & National University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    2:30 PM: Continue to the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), founded in 1070 and home to Vietnam’s first national university, established in 1076. Explore its historic courtyards, traditional architecture, and rich heritage of Vietnamese education and Confucian culture.
  4. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h · Admission ticket included
    3:30 PM: Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French in 1896 and originally used to detain Vietnamese political prisoners and revolutionaries. Explore the historic site and exhibitions to learn more about Vietnam’s colonial history and the struggles of Vietnamese patriots.
  5. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    After Hoa Lo Prison, our driver and guide will take you back to hotel/place in Hanoi Old Quarter Area around 16h30 pm. Tour finishes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up guests at hotels/stays around Hanoi Old Quarter Area. The guide will come to your hotel and check your name at receptionlist so please ready at your lobby.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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