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Full Day Tour Explore Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port

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  • 8–9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on a full-day tour exploring the rich history and vibrant culture of Hanoi, starting from the Halong Cruise Port. Your journey will take you through some of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Begin with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a tribute to Vietnam's beloved leader. Next, admire the peaceful beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi, located on the serene West Lake. Discover the poignant history of Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton," a historical site that once held American POWs during the Vietnam War. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, offering a glimpse into the country's deep academic and cultural roots. Last visit Train Street for take photos, enjoy coffee or tea and experience the bustling energy of the area.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private car between Hanoi and Halong Cruise Port
  • Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing
  • Visit higlight of HANOI City
  • English speaking tour guide

What's not

  • Drinks and Personal expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

Itinerary

  1. 7.00 - 8:00 am : Upon you arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city by expressway within 2,5 hours drive

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  2. 10.00: Arrive in Hanoi, our guide will take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum which is the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho (it will close on some days). President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where one worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique Padoga in the world.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. 11h00: Nestled on a serene island in Hanoi’s West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda stands as a timeless testament to Vietnam’s rich spiritual heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, with its intricate architecture and tranquil ambiance, offers a glimpse into the soul of Hanoi

    1 hAdmission included

  4. 12h00: To continue the trip, our car will take you to the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. As the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a popular cultural and historical relic in every Hanoi travel tour. Visiting this place, you will be enchanted by its grandeur and serenity. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history of development from the early days

    1 hAdmission included

  5. 13h00: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, we continute going to visit Hoa Lo Prison which was 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.

    2 hAdmission included

  6. 15:00 approx: Last stop at Train Street for take photos, enjoy coffee or tea and experience the bustling energy of the area. Hanoi Train Street is a unique and popular attraction located in the heart of the city. The street is famous for its narrow alleyway, which is just wide enough for a train to pass through.The train tracks were built more than a hundred years ago, and the street has become a popular tourist destination in recent years

    1 hAdmission included

  7. 16:00 pm approx : After train street, guest will get on car for transferring back to Halong Cruise Port. End of services at the gate of the port about 18:30 pm to 18:45 PM. End tour

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Upon you arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi City.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Authentic Travel VIETNAM
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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  • Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 21 city tours we list in Ha Long Bay.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 21.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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