Tour to Hanoi Religious Temples and Literature

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Vietnam is a religiously diverse country where Eastern and Western religions coexist and interact, including Buddhism, Catholicism, Taoism, and Confucianism, alongside indigenous folk beliefs. On this tour, you will explore the richness of Vietnamese culture through its religions and beliefs, admire remarkable architectural heritage, discover the history of Hanoi, enjoy a delicious cup of traditional egg coffee, and gain insight into the daily life of local people. On this tour, you can:
- Explore the diversity of Vietnamese religions.
- Enjoy the cultural and architectural beauty of the Vietnamese people.
- Understanding of Vietnamese culture through places of worship, ancient houses
- Famous Hanoi egg coffee
- Hanoi Old Quarter and French Quarter

NOTE: When visiting temples and pagodas, visitors are advised to wear shirts with sleeves and pants or skirts covering the knees in order to respect the dress regulations of the sites.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (if your hotel is located in the Old Quarter or French Quarter)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guided tour of historical landmarks
Tips for guide is appreciated

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your hotel is located in the Old Quarter or the French Quarter area, our tour guide will pick you up directly from your hotel. Our guide will contact you before the tour and wait for you at the hotel lobby reception before the tour start time.

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Meeting point
Tran Quoc Pagoda

Please meet us in front of the pagoda gate, before the bridge leading into the pagoda. Our tour guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour to ensure smooth communication. Therefore, please provide your WhatsApp phone number and keep an eye on your phone

End point
Temple Of Literature

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chua Tran Quoc

    Tran Quoc Pagoda: The oldest pagoda in Hanoi with a history of more than 1,500 years, located on a small island by West Lake, largest &beautiful lake in Hanoi. It was an important Buddhist center of ancient Thang Long, renowned for its ancient architecture, peaceful atmosphere, profound cultural and spiritual values

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    St. Joseph's Cathedral

    St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Hanoi Cathedral) (outside visit only on Sundays): A historic Gothic-style structure strongly influenced by French architecture, admired for its solemn and classical beauty. It is one of the most important centers of Catholic worship in Hanoi

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

    Nam Huong Communal House: A traditional Vietnamese religious site dedicated to village tutelary gods, featuring solemn ancient architecture.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Ngoc Son Temple: One of the most famous and sacred temples in Hanoi, located on Jade Island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, and regarded as a cultural and spiritual symbol of the capital

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    Hanoi Old Quarter & famous egg coffee: A historic area preserving ancient architecture and traditional urban life, famous for its characteristic craft streets and iconic egg coffee (You may also choose another drink if you do not drink coffee)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Ma May Heritage House: A typical 19th-century traditional Hanoi house, offering visitors a vivid insight into the lifestyle of Old Quarter residents in the past, as well as the Vietnamese tradition of ancestor worship within the family

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Temple of Literature & National University

    Temple of Literature – National University: The first university of Vietnam, established more than 1,000 years ago, symbolizing Confucian education and the nation’s long-standing tradition of learning

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by JA Vietnam

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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