Our Hanoi City tour offers an immersive journey through one of the world's most ancient capitals, blending history, culture, and local flavors. Begin with the serenity of Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in Hanoi, before exploring the rich legacy of Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and surrounding landmarks. Discover Vietnam's diverse ethnic heritage at the Ethnology Museum, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine with an eight-dish lunch, and walk through the historic Temple of Literature. Conclude with a poignant visit to Hoa Lo Prison, famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." This carefully curated experience promises a deep connection to Hanoi's past and present.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
Entrance tickets
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanoi Opera House
Please go to the main entrance of the Opera House and look for our tour guide.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our Hanoi City tour offers an immersive journey through one of the world's most ancient capitals, blending history, culture, and local flavors. Begin with the serenity of Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in Hanoi, before exploring the rich legacy of Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and surrounding landmarks. Discover Vietnam's diverse ethnic heritage at the Ethnology Museum, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine with an eight-dish lunch, and walk through the historic Temple of Literature. Conclude with a poignant visit to Hoa Lo Prison, famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." This carefully curated experience promises a deep connection to Hanoi's past and present.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
Entrance tickets
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanoi Opera House
Please go to the main entrance of the Opera House and look for our tour guide.
8:00-8:30: Get pick up by our friendly guide and start to explore Ha Noi City
8: 45 - 9:30 : Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake . It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
9:30 - 11:15 : Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
1 hour and 45 minutes
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:15- 12:45: 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 Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
12h45 - 14h00: Have lunch at our restaurant. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
2 hours and 45 minutes
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Temple of Literature & National University
14:00 - 15:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature –The very first stop-over of any foreign tourist in Hanoi. Not only a Confucius temple, but also the first university of Vietnam established in the 11th century, the Temple of Literature has five courtyards and is an impressive landmark for scholars who would come here to relax amidst the lush green trees and manicured lawns.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Hoa Lo Prison
15:15-16h30:Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton".
