Heart of Hanoi in one day. All the best highlights of Ha Noi

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You’ll be surprised how much of Vietnam’s former capital you can see in one day – all it takes is the right planning. On this 7 hour tour of the city you will get to discover Hanoi’s true character through its natural landscapes, museums, places of worship and more. Right after a convenient pick up from your hotel, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex – a traffic-free area of monuments, memorials and botanical gardens, accompanied by an informative explanation from your guide. Go on to see the One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda before stopping by the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. After a relaxing lunch, there will still be time left for a trip to Hoan Kiem Lake and more. At the end of the tour, there’s the option of a water puppet show, traditional cyclo tour, or avoiding the traffic mayhem to be delivered seamlessly back to your hotel.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

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

The driver will pick you up at 8AM at the hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    See one of Hanoi’s major attractions – the Tran Quoc Pagoda Enjoy beautiful views along the Hoan Kiem Lake Lay your eyes on the amazing One Pillar Pagoda See President Ho Chi Minh at his final resting place

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

    Hoan Kiem Lake Or Museum of Ethnology (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Temple of Literature & National University

    The temple was built in 1070 and was reconstructed during the Trần dynasty (1225–1400) and in the subsequent dynasties. For nearly two centuries, despite wars and disasters, the temple has preserved ancient architectural styles of many dynasties as well as precious relics. Major restorations have taken place in 1920, 1954 and 2000.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Chua Tran Quoc

    The Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Hanoi is the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Being built on a islet and dedicated to Confucian and Taoist philosophers and the national hero, Trần Hưng Đạo, the small temple was expanded in 1865.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Indochina Highlights Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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