The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect one-day introduction to Vietnam’s capital. Explore iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and lively streets while gaining authentic insights into Hanoi’s rich culture and history with your expert guide.
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
7.30 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 – Start your journey with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Originally built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, this ancient pagoda is beautifully situated on a small island in West Lake. With its serene atmosphere, graceful architecture, and deep spiritual significance, Tran Quoc Pagoda remains a lasting symbol of Vietnam’s profound cultural and religious heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Museum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, featuring the Mausoleum, the Stilt House where President Ho Chi Minh lived from 1954 to 1969, and the One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of Hanoi renowned for its unique architecture and spiritual significance.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring exhibitions and traditional houses representing Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
Note: On Mondays, visit the Vietnam Women’s Museum instead.
12:30 – Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at our luxury restaurant, Mesdames Linh.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius and scholars. This historic site symbolizes the nation’s long-standing tradition of learning and respect for knowledge.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French in the late 19th century to hold Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used during the Vietnam War for American POWs. Today, it stands as a poignant reminder of Vietnam’s turbulent history and enduring spirit.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect one-day introduction to Vietnam’s capital. Explore iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and lively streets while gaining authentic insights into Hanoi’s rich culture and history with your expert guide.