Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi (dating back to the 6th century), beautifully located on a small island in West Lake. Enjoy peaceful views, take photos, and learn about its history and Buddhist architecture.

Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex and learn about Vietnam’s modern history. Walk around the gardens and visit the areas where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked (including the stilt house area). Dress code: shoulders and knees covered. Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays; during annual maintenance (typically mid-June to mid-August), visitors can still see it from outside and visit the complex area

Stop at the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most famous landmarks. Your guide will explain its history and meaning, and you’ll have time for photos and a short walk around the temple grounds.

Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to discover the traditions, costumes, homes, and cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Includes indoor exhibits and an outdoor area showcasing traditional houses.

Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university (11th century). Walk through peaceful courtyards, ancient pavilions, and learn about Vietnam’s education history and Confucian heritage.

Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum to understand Vietnam’s colonial and wartime history through preserved cells, exhibits, and stories of former prisoners. Your guide will provide context and help you navigate the key sections.

With Optional Private Tou: At Hanoi Train Street, travelers will experience one of Hanoi’s most iconic and unique local scenes. This narrow residential street is lined with small cafés and houses built just inches from an active railway track. Visitors can walk along the tracks, observe daily life in a local neighborhood, and enjoy drinks at a café while waiting for the train to pass. When the train approaches, locals and café staff coordinate to ensure everyone moves to a safe distance, creating a memorable and thrilling moment as the train rolls through the street. This attraction offers excellent photo opportunities, a close look at Hanoi’s railway culture, and a chance to experience the city from a truly local perspective.