Cultural Essence of Hanoi Full Day Exploration

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Old Quarter

  7.30 Morning our guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Chua Tran Quoc

  08:30 – Start your journey with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple. Built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, this sacred site rests peacefully on a small island in West Lake. With its graceful architecture and serene surroundings, Tran Quoc Pagoda offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s deep spiritual roots and enduring cultural legacy.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  09:15 – Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved revolutionary leader. Explore the Stilt House, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked between 1954 and 1969, thoughtfully preserved to showcase his humble and modest way of life. Conclude your visit with the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and celebrated for its distinctive and symbolic architecture.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, an engaging museum that highlights the diverse cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups through fascinating exhibitions, artifacts, and life-sized traditional houses. Note: On Mondays, when the Museum of Ethnology is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum. 12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a delightful Vietnamese lunch at our elegant restaurant, Mesdames Linh, where authentic flavors and refined ambiance come together for a memorable dining experience.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Temple Of Literature

  13:45 – 14:00 – Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius and scholars. Once home to the Imperial Academy, it remains a proud symbol of Vietnam’s long-standing respect for education and learning.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Hoa Lo Prison

  15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French in the late 19th century to imprison Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used during the Vietnam War to hold American POWs. Today, it stands as a powerful historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and enduring spirit.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Old Quarter

  16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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