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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour Landmarks and History
(4) Reviews
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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This walking tour focuses on meaningful storytelling rather than rushed sightseeing. Led by passionate local guides, the experience offers historical context, cultural insights, and everyday perspectives that bring Hanoi to life. With a relaxed pace, small-group atmosphere, and a tip-based model, guests are free to enjoy the tour based on the value they receive.
Highlights
From 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide, Guided walking tour of Hanoi highlights
Food and drinks, Transportation to/from the meeting point, Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Your guide will meet you at the main gate of Tran Quoc Pagoda, wearing a name tag with a red walking tour logo.
Return
Temple Of Literature
The Temple of Literature is one of Hanoi’s most important historical and cultural landmarks. Built in 1070, it is regarded as Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and honoring the country’s long tradition of learning.
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour Landmarks and History
(4) Reviews
Tây Hồ
About
This walking tour focuses on meaningful storytelling rather than rushed sightseeing. Led by passionate local guides, the experience offers historical context, cultural insights, and everyday perspectives that bring Hanoi to life. With a relaxed pace, small-group atmosphere, and a tip-based model, guests are free to enjoy the tour based on the value they receive.
Highlights
From 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide, Guided walking tour of Hanoi highlights
Food and drinks, Transportation to/from the meeting point, Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Your guide will meet you at the main gate of Tran Quoc Pagoda, wearing a name tag with a red walking tour logo.
Return
Temple Of Literature
The Temple of Literature is one of Hanoi’s most important historical and cultural landmarks. Built in 1070, it is regarded as Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and honoring the country’s long tradition of learning.
Itinerary
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Chua Tran Quoc
Tran Quoc Pagoda is the meeting point and the first stop of the tour. Guests will meet their guide at the main gate, receive an introduction to the itinerary, and learn about the history and cultural significance of one of Hanoi’s oldest pagodas. Visitors will enjoy a short walk around the pagoda area, take photos, and hear stories about Buddhism and daily life along West Lake before continuing the tour.
20 minutes
2
Presidential Palace
At the Presidential Palace, guests will stop outside the complex to learn about its historical background and French colonial architecture. The guide will share stories about Vietnam’s modern history and explain the role of this area within the Ba Dinh complex. Guests will have time to observe the surroundings, take photos, and continue the walking tour.
10 minutes
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
At the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, guests will stop outside the complex to learn about its historical significance and its role in modern Vietnamese history. The guide will explain the surrounding area, daily ceremonies, and cultural customs while guests observe the site, take photos, and continue the walking tour through the Ba Dinh area.
15 minutes
4
Vietnamese National Assembly
At the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, guests will stop outside to learn about the country’s modern political system and contemporary architecture. The guide will provide context about the building’s role today while guests observe the area, take photos, and continue the walking tour through the Ba Dinh district.
10 minutes
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Temple of Literature & National University
At the Temple of Literature, guests will learn about Vietnam’s educational heritage and the country’s first national university. The guide introduces the site from the outside and shares insights into Confucianism and traditional learning. Outside visit only. Guests may explore inside independently if they wish.
