Hanoi Full Day City Tour Culture History and Lunch Included

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the highlights of Vietnam’s capital in one day. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, explore the Ethnology Museum (or Women’s Museum on Mondays), and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the historic Temple of Literature, and the former Hoa Lo Prison. A perfect journey to experience Hanoi’s culture, history, and heritage.

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Brunch
Government Fees

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Your tour guide and bus will pick you up at your hotel to start discovering Hanoi City. 8:45 AM: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnam’s great father, Uncle Ho. You will have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, then walk around the garden to see the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Continue to visit One Pillar Pagoda, which worships the Goddess of Mercy. It is considered the most unique pagoda in the world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    10:15 AM: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living across Vietnam. 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM: Have lunch at the restaurant and enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Chua Tran Quoc

    1:30 PM: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    2:30 PM: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Founded in 1070, it is one of the most attractive cultural and historical landmarks in Northern Vietnam.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hoa Lo Prison

    3:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Known as “Maison Centrale” by the French and “A Hell on Earth” by locals, the prison now serves as a museum, offering insights into Vietnam’s struggle against French colonial rule. 4:30 PM: Return to your hotel by bus. Trip ends!

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Asia Legend Travel

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Pedicab Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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