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Immerse yourself in the soul of Hanoi where tradition merges with modernity. Choose between the morning option to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the Temple of Literature. Or the afternoon tour to explore the History Museum Hoan Kiem Lake and a water puppet show. The perfect way to experience the city's essence.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant soul of Hanoi, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with modern life. This compact yet enriching tour offers a fascinating introduction to the city’s history, culture, and beauty. Choose between a morning or afternoon itinerary, each designed to highlight the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Morning Tour
Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you’ll learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam’s beloved leader. Explore his traditional house-on-stilts, the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, steeped in centuries of scholarly tradition.
Afternoon Tour
Discover more than 4,000 years of history at the Museum of History before heading to Hoan Kiem Lake. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, cross the picturesque The Huc Bridge, and admire the historic Quan Thanh Temple. Conclude your experience with a captivating water puppet show—a unique Vietnamese art form—before returning to your hotel.
Whether you choose the morning or afternoon option, this tour is the perfect way to experience the essence of Hanoi in just a few hours
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Additional Information
● Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important to note in this case that it is the sole obligation and responsibility of the passenger, in the event of not having received communication from the local provider, to contact the local number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● In case your hotel is not in our pick zone, kindly help head to our meeting point
● Exact pick-up time to be advised upon reconfirmation
● The order of program subject to change without prior notice
● Please be advised that Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed every afternoon during the week and all day on Monday and Friday. The mausoleum is also closed from early October to early December for annual maintenance. Most museums are also closed on Monday. Alternatives will be arranged to accommodate for any closures
● Depending on your selection, head to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater for an enchanting show, and watch water puppets come to life with traditional legends and historical tales. Or choose a Hanoi-style meal and slurp down a bowl of delicious pho bo (beef noodles) before drop-off at your hotel
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Hanoi-style beef noodles (if Morning option selected)
✔ Water puppet show (if Afternoon option selected)
✔ Land transfer by A/C vehicles
✔ Admission fee
✔ Private Service
Exclusions
✖ Tips and other personal expenses
✖ Electric car
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Pick-up from selected hotels in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Hanoi, VN)