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.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Hanoi Heritage and Highlights Day Tour
Hanoi
About
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.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7.45 am Morning the guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip
30 minutes
2
Chua Tran Quoc
08:30 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, built in the 6th century under Emperor Ly Nam De. Located on a small island in West Lake, this serene pagoda is admired for its graceful architecture and stands as a lasting symbol of Vietnam’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the Mausoleum of Vietnam’s beloved leader. Explore his Stilt House, preserved to reflect his simple lifestyle, and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Hanoi landmark dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and famed for its unique architecture.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, showcasing the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through fascinating exhibits and traditional houses.
Note: On Mondays, the visit will be replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at the elegant restaurant, Mesdames Linh
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45 – 14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius and scholars. Once the Imperial Academy, it now stands as a proud symbol of the nation’s long-standing tradition of learning and respect for education.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries. During the Vietnam War, it held American POWs. Today, it stands as a poignant historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and enduring spirit.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
