Hanoi Cultural Tour with Train Street and Incense Village Visit

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the beauty of Hanoi with a cultural city tour combining iconic attractions and authentic local discoveries. Explore the colorful Incense Village, see the famous Train Street, and visit historic landmarks including Hoa Lo Prison, the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Choose a half-day or full-day option to uncover the history, traditions, and unique charm of Vietnam’s capital city.

What's Included

Entrance feed for sightseeing as program
Experienced & knowledged English Guide
See Train Street & Incense Village (FOR Morning & Fulll Day Tour)
A cup of Egg coffee/person (For AFTERNOON & Full Day Tour)
A bottle of water / person (FOR ALL OPTIONS)
Lunch wit Banh Mi & Bun Cha (FOR Morning & Fulll Day Tour)
Limousine/Minivan/Bus pick up/drop off at hotels in Old Quarter Only
Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up guests at hotels/stays around Hanoi Old Quarter Area, our guide will come to your hotel lobby and check your name at receptionist so please ready everything at your lobby.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    Morning: Pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels between 7:15 AM – 7:30 AM, then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village (around 1.5 hours).

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and admire the colorful incense fields while learning about traditional incense-making in Vietnamese culture. In case of rain, the tour will visit Bat Trang Pottery Village instead, where guests can explore ceramic craftsmanship and join a pottery-making workshop.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hanoi Train Street

    Arrive at Train Street before 11:30 AM to capture photos and videos as the train passes by Hanoi Railway Station. Enjoy lunch at a local place nearby. For the morning half-day tour, the guide will say goodbye after returning you to your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hoa Lo Prison

    After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site once used by French colonists for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, famously known as the “Hanoi Hilton” by American POWs.

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

    Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, and discover its rich history, Confucian traditions, Khue Van Pavilion, and the famous Doctor Stelae placed on stone turtles.

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

    Continue to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit) and Ba Dinh Square, the historic site where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s Independence on September 2nd, 1945.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Chua Tran Quoc

    Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, with a history of around 1,400 years. End the tour by enjoying Hanoi’s famous egg coffee, a unique local specialty.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Old Quarter

    5:30 PM: Drop off guests at their hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area or the meeting point. End of tour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Asia Green Travel

Tags

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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