Discover Hanoi: Full-Day Cultural and Historical Experience

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

The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one day, discover iconic landmarks, ancient temples, and historic sites while experiencing the vibrant local life. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour provides meaningful insights into Hanoi’s rich culture, history, and traditions.

What's Included

English speaking guide
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 car will pick you up at lobby your hotel

Itinerary

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

    At 7:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and begin the journey.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chua Tran Quoc

    08:30 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, beautifully located on a small island in West Lake and known for its peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his historic Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural symbol of Hanoi.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    11:00 – Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through exhibitions and traditional houses. (On Mondays, the visit will be replaced by the Vietnam Women’s Museum.) 12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at the luxury restaurant Mesdames Linh.

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

    13:45–14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070 and a lasting symbol of the country’s rich educational heritage and respect for learning.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Hoa Lo Prison

    15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site built during the French colonial period, now a museum highlighting Vietnam’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Quarter

    16:00–16:30 – The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Limousine Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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