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Experience the best of Hanoi in one day, combining culture, history, and local life. Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village to see colorful incense being handcrafted and enjoy unique photo opportunities. Explore iconic landmarks including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoan Kiem Lake, then visit the famous Hanoi Train Street to see the train pass through the narrow railway tracks. Enjoy local street food and Hanoi’s famous egg coffee along the way. This full-day tour is perfect for travelers looking to discover Hanoi’s highlights and traditional culture in one memorable experience.
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Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
7:00–7:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or Airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at 20 Hang Muoi Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. From there, enjoy a comfortable drive of approximately 1.5 hours to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, a traditional craft village famous for its colorful incense-making workshops and photogenic local scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Quang Phu Cau Incense Village: See local artisans making and drying colorful incense under the sun, with great photo opportunities. Please note: If it rains, visit Bat Trang Pottery Village instead. Explore the ceramic-making process and try making your own pottery piece with an instructor.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Hanoi Train Street
Before 11:30 AM: Arrive at Hanoi Train Street and get ready to take photos and videos as the train passes through. Enjoy a local lunch featuring Banh Mi and Bun Cha, two of Hanoi’s famous street foods.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Hoa Lo Prison
Afternoon: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Maison Centrale or the “Hanoi Hilton,” and learn about its history, including its use during the colonial period and the Vietnam War.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Temple of Literature & National University
Temple of Literature: Visit Vietnam’s first university, dating back to the 11th century. Discover Confucian traditions and Vietnamese education while admiring the Khue Van Pavilion and stone stelae resting on turtle statues.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square: Visit the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Chua Tran Quoc
West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda: Drive to West Lake and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas, to learn about Buddhism and its role in Vietnamese culture. End the tour by enjoying Hanoi’s famous egg coffee.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Old Quarter
5:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel or designated meeting point. Your tour ends here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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