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Introduction to Hanoi one of the world's oldest capitals. Morning option to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the Museum of Ethnology. Or the afternoon tour with the Temple of Literature Vietnam's first university and the historic Hoa Lo Prison Hanoi Hilton.
Hanoi, gracefully set along the banks of the Red River, is one of the world’s most ancient capitals. The city blends timeless heritage with vibrant life, where travelers can explore well-preserved colonial buildings, historic pagodas, sacred temples, and fascinating museums right in the city center. Our Hanoi City Tour offers a rich introduction to the cultural and historical treasures of the capital, with the option to enjoy either a morning or an afternoon program.
Morning Tour
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and begin the journey through Hanoi’s highlights. The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, beautifully set on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Built in the 6th century, it is considered the oldest pagoda in Hanoi and a serene introduction to the city’s spiritual traditions.
Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you will walk through the tranquil gardens and visit the two modest houses where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Nearby stands the One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural icon dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and renowned worldwide for its unique design.
Next, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where captivating exhibits showcase the culture and traditions of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. On Mondays, when the Ethnology Museum is closed, the tour instead explores the Women’s Museum, an equally fascinating perspective on Vietnam’s social history.
Before returning to your hotel, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring a variety of delicious local dishes.
Afternoon Tour
Begin with a flavorful Vietnamese lunch, offering the chance to savor a set menu of traditional dishes. Afterwards, continue your discovery of Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century and dedicated to Confucius. This is one of the country’s most iconic sites, symbolizing centuries of learning and culture.
The tour then heads to Hoa Lo Prison Museum, a somber yet important historical landmark. Originally used by the French colonial administration to detain political prisoners, it later housed American POWs during the Vietnam War, who grimly nicknamed it the “Hanoi Hilton.”
The afternoon concludes with your return to the hotel, leaving you with a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s remarkable past and present
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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
● The tour includes a local set menu. Options for gluten intolerance, vegetarians, and vegans are available, but please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements. In major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang, these requests are easily accommodated; in smaller cities, we may need to check availability first. If guests have allergies or special dietary requests, please notify us beforehand so we can make proper arrangements
● Note for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: 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, and is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
● This tour has a minimum of two people to operate
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels in Old Quarter (or the meeting point)
✔ Lunch
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Entrance fees
Exclusions
✖ Drinks, personal expenses, tips
✖ 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)