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Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour
(9) Reviews
Hoàn Kiếm
About
Experience the highlights of Vietnam’s capital on this engaging 4-hour Hanoi city tour, combining history, culture, and local flavor.
Begin at Hoa Lo Prison, a former French colonial prison that now serves as a museum, offering powerful insights into Vietnam’s revolutionary past. Continue to the elegant Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam’s first national university, showcasing beautiful traditional architecture and a strong legacy of education.
Next, visit the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you’ll learn about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh (external visit depending on opening hours). Then explore the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket Entrance: Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature
Private tour: pick-up, drop-off Any where in Hanoi
Group tour: pick-up, drop-off At Hanoi Old Quarter
Good quality transportation
English Speaking Tour Guide
New year holiday surcharge x2, tips
App payment is a deposit. An extra payment per person paid in cash on tour day.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
For the walking tour, please come to this location to meet our 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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Hoa Lo Prison: Built by the French in the late 19th century, Hoa Lo Prison was once used to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries and later American POWs during the Vietnam War. Today, it is a museum that tells powerful stories of resilience, sacrifice, and Vietnam’s struggle for independence.
30 minutes
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Temple of Literature & National University
Temple of Literature
Founded in 1070, this is Vietnam’s first national university and a symbol of the country’s long-standing respect for education. With its peaceful courtyards, ancient stone steles, and traditional architecture, it is one of Hanoi’s most beautiful cultural landmarks.
30 minutes
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: This solemn monument honors President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s beloved leader. Visitors come here to learn about his life and legacy, and to experience one of the nation’s most important historical and political sites.
4
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Dating back more than 1,500 years, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. Located on a small island in West Lake, it offers serene views, impressive Buddhist architecture, and a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
30 minutes
5
Cafe Giảng
Giang Cafe: End your tour with Hanoi’s famous egg coffee, a rich and creamy specialty created in the 1940s. Giang Café is the original birthplace of this unique drink and remains a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
30 minutes
Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour
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About
Experience the highlights of Vietnam’s capital on this engaging 4-hour Hanoi city tour, combining history, culture, and local flavor.
Begin at Hoa Lo Prison, a former French colonial prison that now serves as a museum, offering powerful insights into Vietnam’s revolutionary past. Continue to the elegant Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam’s first national university, showcasing beautiful traditional architecture and a strong legacy of education.
Next, visit the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you’ll learn about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh (external visit depending on opening hours). Then explore the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket Entrance: Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature
Private tour: pick-up, drop-off Any where in Hanoi
Group tour: pick-up, drop-off At Hanoi Old Quarter
Good quality transportation
English Speaking Tour Guide
New year holiday surcharge x2, tips
App payment is a deposit. An extra payment per person paid in cash on tour day.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
For the walking tour, please come to this location to meet our guide.