8-9 Hours
Daily Tour
17 people
English
Experience the rich history, vibrant culture, and everyday life of Vietnam’s capital on our Hanoi City Tour. This full-day journey takes you through centuries of heritage, from ancient temples and imperial landmarks to bustling streets filled with local charm.
Your tour begins with visits to some of Hanoi’s most iconic sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you’ll learn about the life of Vietnam’s founding father. Continue to the unique One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of purity and longevity, and the elegant Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university.
Next, enjoy a scenic walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, the spiritual heart of the city, followed by time to explore the legendary Old Quarter — a maze of narrow streets, traditional shops, and lively markets. You’ll see how old traditions blend seamlessly with modern life.
The tour also offers opportunities to experience authentic local culture, whether through a traditional cycle ride, tasting Vietnamese cuisine, or watching artisans at work.
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda which built in the 6th century located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas… Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton"
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel or get dropped off at Train Street
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