Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter & City Highlights Tour is the ultimate way to discover Vietnam’s capital in a single day. From ancient temples and historic landmarks to lively streets buzzing with local life, every stop reveals the city’s unique charm. Guided by local expertise, you’ll not only witness Hanoi’s highlights but also uncover its rich culture, history, and traditions in an authentic, unforgettable way.
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
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter & City Highlights Tour is the ultimate way to discover Vietnam’s capital in a single day. From ancient temples and historic landmarks to lively streets buzzing with local life, every stop reveals the city’s unique charm. Guided by local expertise, you’ll not only witness Hanoi’s highlights but also uncover its rich culture, history, and traditions in an authentic, unforgettable way.
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
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. A symbol of Vietnam’s spiritual and architectural heritage.
30 minutes
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, his simple Stilt House (1954–1969), and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda—an Asian architectural gem dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups
11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring the culture of 54 ethnic groups (or the Vietnam Women’s Museum on Mondays).
12:30–12:45 – Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine at our luxury restaurant, Mesdames Linh.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45–14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and later home to the Imperial Academy. Dedicated to Confucius and scholars, it remains a symbol of Vietnam’s educational heritage and respect for learning.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French (1886–1901) to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used to hold American POWs during the Vietnam War. Today, it stands as a historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and resilience.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
