Full-day Journey Through Ha Noi’s History

4.5
(6 reviews)

8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a captivating journey through Ha Noi’s rich history and culture. Visit significant sites, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature and the renowned Women’s Museum, celebrating the contributions of Vietnamese women. Conclude with a relaxing cyclo ride through the vibrant Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the city's unique charm and heritage.

Experience Highlights:
Historic Sites: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda.
Cultural Insights: Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Women’s Museum: Discover exhibits honoring Vietnamese women.
Cyclo Ride: Enjoy a scenic journey through the Old Quarter.

What's Included

Transportation with air-conditioning
Travel insurance
Pedicab (Cyclo)
Bottled drinking water
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung District

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ba Dinh Square

    We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the former Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important historical attraction of Hanoi, known for honoring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    One Pillar Pagoda

    One-Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Ha Noi. This ancient Buddhist pagoda, supported by only one pillar and resembling a lotus blossom, was built in the early 11th century during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Temple of Literature & National University

    Next, we will visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial school in Vietnam, established in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, offering a taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, we will explore the Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), recognized among Asia’s top 25 museums. This museum honors Vietnamese women throughout history, showcasing exhibits on themes like “Women and Ethnicity,” “Women and the National Struggle,” and “Women’s Cultural Traits Expressed Through Handicrafts.”

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Visit Quan Thanh Temple.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Quarter

    Then we take a cyclo (pedicab) ride around the “36 meandering streets” of Ha Noi’s historic Old Quarter

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Chua Tran Quoc

    Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda as well as Quan Thanh Temple, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum will be closed on Monday, Friday and every October and November for annual maintenance.
  • Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees.
Supplied by Hoi An Express Travel

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