Highlights of Hanoi Full-Day City Tour | 8 hours

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City tour + Water Puppet show
2 Adults x $48.66
$97.32
Approx Total
$97.32
City tour + Water Puppet show: After Hanoi city tour, you can continue with Puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Hotel drop off is not included.
Pickup included
City tour + 1 hour Cyclo ride
2 Adults x $48.66
$97.32
Approx Total
$97.32
City tour and 1hour Cyclo ride: After city tour, you can choose to have cyclo ride in 1 hour. Drop off at or near your hotel.
Pickup included
Hanoi full-day city tour
2 Adults x $41.90
$83.80
Approx Total
$83.80
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Vietnamese lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the Old Quarter
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Tips & Personal expenses

Overview

During this full-day tour of Hanoi you will visit memorials of war and disasters. You will also visit the most impressive attractions in the city center such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and Tran Quoc Pagoda. You will be amazed as the beauty of Hanoi, known as the heart of Vietnam, is revealed to you. It is the center of culture, politics, economy and trade. Throughout the thousand year's of its eventful history, Hanoi has preserved many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter.

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Pickup details

Hotel pick up time will be varied from 8:00 – 8:30. We will inform you the exact time as receiving your hotel address. The pickup time depends on traffic jam, weather and other customers in group tour. Therefore, the driver and tour guide take time to collect all customers. If ... they come late, we hope that you can sympathize for this inconvenience and patiently wait them. Read more ▼

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Meeting points

If your hotel is located outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to wait at Hanoi Opera House for meeting.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Hanoi

    08:00 - 08:30: Tour guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.

    30 minutes

  • Chua Tran Quoc

    First, you will set your foot at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi from 6th century. The pagoda has a good position near West Lake. In Lunar New Year, the pagoda always attracts a big amount of people with good luck wishes before finishing the tour.

    30 minutes

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Next, we visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house), this is place where our great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. On Mondays, Fridays and yearly plan from 10 June 2024 until 13 August 2024, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed for maintenance under , we just visit outside.

    1 hour

  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    This is the most recent yet probably the largest and undoubtedly the most interesting Museums in Ha Noi and Viet Nam. There are both indoors and outdoors section, while the in – housed exhibition is particularly informative, the outdoors display and activities make the museum stand out from the rest. There are a number of houses modeling after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those who live in Northern and Central highlands. The Museum closes on Mondays and New Year Holidays, we visit Ho Chi Minh museum OR Vietnamese women museum instead

    1 hour

  • Temple of Literature & National University

    After lunch at local restaurant, we visit Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy), which was considered the first university in Vietnam. Literature lake, Khue Van Pavilion, stele house... are valuable highlight objects that you cannot ignore. The tour guide will tell you about of 82 doctor stele stones with names of 1306 people standing until nowadays. After that, we will have lunch at local restaurant.

    1 hour

  • Hoa Lo Prison

    We will continue tour at Hoa Lo prison, one of the most “terrible hell” in Vietnam in 20th century. The prison was established 1896 by French colonial government to detain political prisoners. Spend your time to listen stories about Vietnam war from tour guide while observing items in the prison. The city tour ends. You can choose to continue with Cyclo ride or having Water Puppet show (select options)

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Mondays and Fridays, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed, we just can visit outside.
  • You should bring a hat and sunscreen
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. Please DO NOT wear shorts as we visit Mausoleum and Pagoda
  • Additional transfer fee for customers staying outside the Old Quarter
  • Please advise us if you have any inquires for food or other before the departure day.
  • If you choose to have Cyclo ride or Water Puppet show, the drop off at hotel is not included.
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed for maintenance under yearly plan, from 10 June 2024 until 13 August 2024, we just visit outside.

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10 on 10

Published on Dec, 2024

Amy and Sandy did wonderful job in guiding and planning the itinerary. They were friendly and very helpful in this whole trip till the end. Followed up with the drivers and everything was very organized and punctual. Had a comfortable travel. We had a Very memorable and wonderful trip. Thank you so much Amy and Sandy. Will refer you guys whomever is visiting to Vietnam.

Fantastic Hanoi Adventure with an Exceptional Guide Amy...

Published on Jun, 2024

My trip to Hanoi was truly remarkable! The city’s vibrant culture and beautiful landmarks made for an unforgettable experience. The airport transfer was smooth and efficient, setting a positive tone from the start. We had a great time visiting the Grand Wonder Hanoi, strolling down the bustling Night Train Street, and enjoying the lively Beer Street. The shopping opportunities were fantastic, with a wide variety of unique items to bring home. A big thank you to our guide, Amy, who went above and beyond to make our trip special. Her expertise and friendly nature added so much value to our experience. Do’s: Immerse yourself in the energy of Night Train Street and Beer Street. Visit the stunning Grand Wonder Hanoi. Take time to shop in the local markets for unique finds. Visit some of old buildings

Amazing Hanoi Tour with Wonderful Guide Amy !!!

Published on Jun, 2024

I had an incredible time on my Hanoi city tour! From the seamless airport transfer to exploring the Grand Wonder Hanoi, Night Train Street, and Beer Street, every moment was fantastic. Shopping in the local markets was a highlight, offering unique souvenirs. A special shoutout to our guide and now friend, AMY. Her knowledge and kindness made our trip unforgettable. Thank you, Amy, for your great help and for making this experience so enjoyable. Do's: Enjoy the vibrant Night Train Street and Beer Street. Explore the Grand Wonder Hanoi. Shop in the local markets for unique souvenirs. Don'ts: Don't rush your exploration. You'll need more time to fully appreciate everything Hanoi has to offer. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi!

Informative

Published on Jan, 2020

Interesting facts about their country. Thuy is knowledgable and always smiling. Driver is patient too. Enjoyed the tour.

Great day with Phuc

Published on Jan, 2020

Our one day trip tour with Phuc was really good! He was so knowledgeable and took us to a lot of interesting places in Hanoi! Can’t recommend him enough!

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