Hanoi City Highlights Tour With Aquarium, Water Puppet Show

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam (Pass by)

  Begin your journey in the Old Quarter, Hanoi’s historic core, where narrow streets are named after the trades once practiced there. Alive with energy, this maze of markets, street food vendors, colonial buildings, and buzzing scooters is the perfect place to experience local life firsthand.

  Admission ticket free
• Hanoi Opera House (Pass by)

  Hanoi Opera House Admire the grand Hanoi Opera House, a masterpiece of French colonial architecture. Built in the early 20th century, it’s a symbol of Hanoi’s artistic heritage and a proud reminder of its cosmopolitan past.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Chua Tran Quoc

  Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake: Head to the peaceful West Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi, for a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple. Set on a small island, this serene site offers spiritual beauty and a break from the city's bustle.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Long Bien Bridge (Pass by)

  Long Bien Bridge Cross the Long Bien Bridge, a historic cantilever bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel. Once a vital transportation link during the wars, it now stands as a testament to Hanoi’s endurance and strength, offering panoramic views of the Red River and local life below.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Hanoi Train Street

  Coffee Train Street: Feel the excitement of Train Street, where houses and cafes line a narrow railway track still in use. Watch in awe as a train rumbles through just inches from walls and doorways — a truly iconic Hanoi experience.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• St. Joseph's Cathedral (Pass by)

  St. Joseph’s Cathedral: Stop by St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a stunning Neo-Gothic church with soaring spires and stained glass windows. Often compared to Notre-Dame in Paris, it’s a tranquil spot in the heart of the city with a fascinating colonial-era backstory.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Hoa Lo Prison

  Hoa Lo Prison ("Hanoi Hilton"): Visit the sobering Hoa Lo Prison, known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton." Originally used by the French for political prisoners, it later housed U.S. pilots during the Vietnam War. Exhibits here offer a powerful look at Vietnam’s turbulent past.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) (Pass by)

  Take a scenic walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a beloved landmark steeped in legend. Watch Ngoc Son Temple, perched on a small island, and hear the tale of the magical sword returned to the Golden Turtle — a story close to every Hanoian’s heart.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  Ho Chi Minh Maisoleum is opened only in the morning Stand in solemn reflection at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam’s revered revolutionary leader. The complex also includes the Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s stilt house, and the One Pillar Pagoda — key sites in modern Vietnamese history.

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

  Temple of Literature: Vietnam’s first university, featuring traditional courtyards and architecture that honor Confucian values and education.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi: A modern lifestyle complex offering an impressive aquarium, international shopping brands, and diverse dining options.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Thang Long Water Puppet

  Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre: A traditional art venue where water puppetry performances bring Vietnamese folklore and rural life stories to life with live music.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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