Hanoi City Highlights Guided Tour

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

Join us on a full-day journey through the heart of Hanoi, where ancient history meets vibrant culture. This guided city tour takes you to the most iconic landmarks, from the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda and the solemn Ho Chi Minh Complex to the culturally rich Museum of Ethnology and the historic Hoa Lo Prison. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch and explore the city's academic heritage at the Temple of Literature. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a well-rounded glimpse into Hanoi’s past and present—all in one unforgettable day.

What's Included

A/C Car transfer
Entrance fees
English speaking guide during the trip
Vietnamese Lunch (Applicable for Full Day Option)
A bottle of water per person
Tips for tour guide and personal expense (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, please go to Hanoi Opera House - No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

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Meeting point

Please stand in front of the main gate of the Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Capital. Our tour guide will contact you before arriving.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Hanoi

    08:00–08:30: Pick-up from hotel by our friendly guide.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chua Tran Quoc

    08:45: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on West Lake.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    09:30: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (outside on closure days), Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Dress modestly.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    11:15: Discover Vietnam’s ethnic diversity at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (or the Women's Museum on Mondays).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hanoi

    12:45: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch with 8 local dishes.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Temple of Literature & National University

    14:00: Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Hoa Lo Prison

    15:15: Explore the historic Hoa Lo Prison Museum (“Hanoi Hilton”).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hanoi

    16:15–16:30: End of tour. Return to hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by HAPPY PLUS TRAVEL

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

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