Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance and sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
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
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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Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.
7.30 Morning the guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip
30 minutes
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Chua Tran Quoc
08:30 – Begin your visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Dating back to the 6th century under the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, this historic pagoda sits gracefully on a small island in West Lake. Renowned for its tranquil beauty and elegant architecture, Tran Quoc Pagoda stands as a timeless symbol of Vietnam’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Arrive at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam’s revered revolutionary leader. Here, you will also visit Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969, preserved to reflect his simple lifestyle. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic symbol of Hanoi, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and regarded as one of the most unique architectural structures in Asia.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups through exhibitions, artifacts, and traditional houses.
Note: On Mondays, when the Museum of Ethnology is closed, the itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
12h30-12h45: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at the luxury restaurant name “Mesdames Linh”.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Temple of Literature & National University
13:45 – 14:00 – Continue the journey with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. Originally founded in 1070 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was dedicated to Confucius, sages, and scholars. It later became the Imperial Academy, nurturing many of Vietnam’s greatest minds. Today, the Temple of Literature stands as a symbol of the country’s rich educational tradition and respect for learning.
1 hour
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Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Continue the tour with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by the French between 1886 and 1901 when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. Known to the French as Maison Centrale, the prison was first used to detain Vietnamese political prisoners who fought against colonial rule. During the Vietnam War (1964–1973), it was later used by North Vietnam to hold American prisoners of war. Today, Hoa Lo Prison serves as a historical site, offering a moving insight into the country’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
