The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one day, discover iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and historic sites while experiencing the vibrant local life. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour provides meaningful insights into Hanoi’s rich 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
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
At 7:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and begin the journey.
30 minutes
2
Chua Tran Quoc
08:30 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, beautifully located on a small island in West Lake and known for its peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his historic Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural symbol of Hanoi.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through exhibitions and traditional houses. (On Mondays, the visit will be replaced by the Vietnam Women’s Museum.)
12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at the luxury 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 a lasting symbol of the country’s rich educational heritage and respect for learning.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site built during the French colonial period, now a museum highlighting Vietnam’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16:00–16:30 – The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
30 minutes
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The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one day, discover iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and historic sites while experiencing the vibrant local life. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour provides meaningful insights into Hanoi’s rich culture, history, and traditions.
