The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers a perfect one-day introduction to Vietnam’s capital. Explore ancient temples, historical sites, and lively streets while gaining authentic insights into Hanoi’s culture, history, and traditions with a knowledgeable guide
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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No wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers a perfect one-day introduction to Vietnam’s capital. Explore ancient temples, historical sites, and lively streets while gaining authentic insights into Hanoi’s culture, history, and traditions with a knowledgeable guide
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7.30 Morning our 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 on a small island in West Lake. With its peaceful setting and elegant architecture, it remains a timeless symbol of Vietnam’s spiritual and cultural heritage
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his preserved Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. This area honors Vietnam’s beloved leader and showcases some of Hanoi’s most meaningful historical and architectural landmarks
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through exhibits and traditional houses. (On Mondays, visit the Vietnam Women’s Museum instead.)
12:30 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at the upscale “Mesdames Linh” restaurant
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. Dedicated to Confucius and scholars, it later became the Imperial Academy and remains a symbol of Vietnam’s educational heritage and respect for learning
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886–1901 to hold Vietnamese political prisoners and later used during the Vietnam War for American POWs. Today, it offers a powerful glimpse into Vietnam’s turbulent history and the resilience of its people
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.