Historic Hanoi Tour with Culture and Cuisine

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.

What's Included

English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge

Meeting and pickup

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

Our bus will pick you up at lobby your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7:45 am Morning our guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chua Tran Quoc

    08:30 Start your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, built in the 6th century during Emperor Ly Nam De’s reign. Nestled on a small island in West Lake, this ancient pagoda captivates visitors with its serene atmosphere and graceful architecture—a lasting symbol of Vietnam’s deep spiritual and cultural heritage.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    09:15 Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum—final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved leader—and his Stilt House, reflecting his humble lifestyle. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, a famous Hanoi landmark dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and admired for its unique architecture.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    11:00 Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring exhibits and traditional houses representing all 54 ethnic groups. Note: On Mondays, visit the Vietnam Women’s Museum instead. 12:30 – 12:45 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at our luxury restaurant, Mesdames Linh.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Temple of Literature & National University

    13:45 – 14:00 Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070. Dedicated to Confucius and scholars, it symbolizes the nation’s long-standing respect for education and learning

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Hoa Lo Prison

    15:00 Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French from 1886 to 1901 to hold Vietnamese revolutionaries during colonial times. Later, during the Vietnam War, it housed American prisoners of war. Today, it stands as a historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and the enduring spirit of its people.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Quarter

    16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM

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Full-day Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Limousine Tours
Adventure Tours
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