Explore Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital on this insightful full-day Hanoi City Tour. Begin your day with hotel pickup and head to the historic Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple located on West Lake. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, including the Stilt House and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Next, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country’s diverse ethnic cultures (replaced by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on Mondays). After lunch in the Old Quarter, journey through Hanoi’s 36 historic streets before visiting the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and Hoa Lo Prison, famously nicknamed the “Hanoi Hilton.” The tour concludes at 4:00 PM with optional drop-off at Hoan Kiem Lake for independent exploration, a water puppet show, or a relaxing walk through Hanoi’s vibrant streets.
Duration: Full-day
Tour Highlights:
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Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, and One Pillar Pagoda
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Explore the Museum of Ethnology or Women’s Museum (depending on the day)
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Enjoy lunch in Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter
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Discover Vietnam’s first university at the Temple of Literature
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Step back in time at Hoa Lo Prison
What’s Included:
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AC Transportation
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English speaking guide
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Lunch
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Water
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Entrance fees
Ideal For:
This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Hanoi, culture and history enthusiasts, and travelers with limited time who want to experience the city’s most iconic landmarks in one comprehensive day.
