Hanoi: Full-Day City Tour with all Highlights

  • Tran Quoc Pagoda of Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hanoi
  • Long Bien Bridge
  • Tran Quoc Pagoda of Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hanoi
  • Long Bien Bridge
Overview

Discover the rich history and culture of Hanoi on this immersive city tour. Visit the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda, explore the revered Ho Chi Minh Complex, and marvel at the diverse cultural exhibits at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. Enjoy a taste of Vietnamese cuisine, walk through the historic halls of the Temple of Literature, and delve into the poignant history of the "Hanoi Hilton" at Hoa Lo Prison Museum. This tour offers a unique blend of spiritual sites, cultural heritage, and historical insights, all in one captivating day.

Tour Info
  • Place Covered: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Type: Sharing/Private
Tour Highlights
  • Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda. the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century
  • Explore the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, garden, and historic houses of Ho Chi Minh, including the unique One Pillar Pagoda
  • Discover the diverse cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups at Vietnam Ethnology Museum
  • See Temple of Literatur, Vietnam's first university, established in the 11th century, and a symbol of education and culture
  • Learn about the prison's use by French colonists and North Vietnam, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" to American POWs
Itinerary

8.00 - 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

  • Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00 - 14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton

16.15 - 16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
  • Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…)
  • English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
  • A bottle of water
  • Entrance tickets
  • Vietnamese lunch
Exclusion
  • Drink for lunch
  • Tips for tourguide& driver
  • Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above