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Hanoi Full-Day City Tour

5.02 reviewsTemple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam)

  • 8h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Our Hanoi City tour offers an immersive journey through one of the world's most ancient capitals, blending history, culture, and local flavors. Begin with the serenity of Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in Hanoi, before exploring the rich legacy of Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and surrounding landmarks. Discover Vietnam's diverse ethnic heritage at the Ethnology Museum, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine with an eight-dish lunch, and walk through the historic Temple of Literature. Conclude with a poignant visit to Hoa Lo Prison, famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." This carefully curated experience promises a deep connection to Hanoi's past and present.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
  • English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
  • Entrance tickets

What's not

  • Drink for lunch
  • Tips for tourguide& driver
  • Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above

Itinerary

  1. 8:00-8:30: Get pick up by our friendly guide and start to explore Ha Noi City 8: 45 - 9:30 : 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.

    1.5 hAdmission included

  2. 9:30 - 11:15 : 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 Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

    1.8 hAdmission included

  3. 11:15- 12:45: 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. 12h45 - 14h00: Have lunch at our restaurant. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

    2.8 h

  4. 14:00 - 15:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature –The very first stop-over of any foreign tourist in Hanoi. Not only a Confucius temple, but also the first university of Vietnam established in the 11th century, the Temple of Literature has five courtyards and is an impressive landmark for scholars who would come here to relax amidst the lush green trees and manicured lawns.

    1.3 hAdmission included

  5. 15:15-16h30: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".

    1.3 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please go to the main entrance of the Opera House and look for our tour guide.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Asia Fusion Travel
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Hanoi

  • Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 576 of 2545.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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