Hanoi City Full Tour: Incense Village, Train Street Group/Private

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam

  7:15 – 7:30 AM: Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by our comfortable limousine bus and professional guide. Get ready to explore the cultural, historical, and local highlights that make Hanoi one of the most fascinating cities in Asia.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Your first destination is QUANG PHU CAU INCENSE VILLAGE, a traditional craft village famous for its vibrant red incense sticks. Walk through picturesque courtyards where bundles of incense dry beautifully under the sun, creating a sea of color that has become one of the most iconic photo spots near Hanoi. Meet local artisans and learn about the centuries-old craft of incense making, a tradition deeply connected to Vietnamese spiritual life.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Hanoi Train Street

  Continue to the legendary HANOI TRAIN STREET, one of the city’s most unique and exciting attractions. This narrow residential street runs directly alongside an active railway where locals live, work, and run small cafés just steps from the tracks. Sit down for a drink and experience the thrill as the train slowly passes through the street — an unforgettable moment and one of Hanoi’s most iconic scenes. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where you will taste authentic Hanoi specialties For half-day tour participants, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel after lunch.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Hoa Lo Prison

  **Afternoon Tour: The journey continues with a visit to HOA LO PRISON, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton.” Built by the French in the late 19th century, this historical site tells powerful stories about Vietnam’s struggle for independence and the lives of prisoners during different periods of history.

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

  Next, visit the peaceful and elegant TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070. Wander through ancient courtyards, admire traditional Vietnamese architecture, and discover the stone stelae mounted on turtle backs that honor the country’s greatest scholars.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  Continue to the historic HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM complex (outside visit). Walk through Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnam’s independence in 1945, and learn about the profound respect Vietnamese people have for their beloved national leader.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Chua Tran Quoc

  Your journey then takes you to TRAN QUOC PAGODA, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully located on a small island on West Lake. With a history of nearly 1,500 years, this sacred temple offers peaceful surroundings and stunning lakeside views. 16:30: End the day like a true Hanoian by enjoying a cup of traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, a rich and creamy drink that has become one of Hanoi’s most famous culinary experiences. 17:30: Transfer back to your hotel. Your Hanoi adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of culture, history, and authentic local life. ✨

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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