New Combo: Hanoi City Highlights, Incense Village & Train Street

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Old Quarter

  In the morning, between 7:00 and 7:15 AM, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, or meet you at the designated meeting point, before departing for Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, famous for its colorful incense sticks drying in the sun, and discover the traditional craftsmanship behind this important part of Vietnamese culture. In case of rain, visit Bat Trang Pottery Village instead, where you can explore local ceramic workshops and try making your own pottery piece with guidance from a skilled artisan.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Hanoi Train Street

  Return to Hanoi city center for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the famous Hanoi Train Street, where you can capture memorable photos and videos as the train passes through the narrow railway tracks. For the half-day morning tour, your guide will say goodbye to you at your hotel after the tour.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Hoa Lo Prison

  In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site originally built by French colonial authorities to detain Vietnamese political prisoners. During the Vietnam War, it was also used to hold American prisoners of war, who famously nicknamed it the “Hanoi Hilton.” Explore the museum’s exhibits to learn more about Vietnam’s history and its struggle for independence.

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

  Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, established in 1070. Discover the country’s rich educational traditions and Confucian heritage as you admire the iconic Khue Van Pavilion and the stone steles honoring doctoral graduates, mounted on stone turtles.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to admire its impressive exterior, then explore Ba Dinh Square, the historic site where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945. Learn about this landmark moment in Vietnamese history and its significance to the nation.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Chua Tran Quoc

  Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, dating back approximately 1,400 years and beautifully situated on a small island in West Lake. Admire its peaceful lakeside setting and historic architecture before ending your tour with a special treat: a cup of Hanoi’s famous Vietnamese egg coffee.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Old Quarter (Pass by)

  17:30 Dropping you off at your hotel in Old Quarter Area or meeting point. Trip ends.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No wheelchair accessible
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

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