Hanoi: Full/Half Day Sightseeing with Lunch & 6 Key Landmarks
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What makes a tour of Hanoi special is how the city mixes rich history with everyday local life. In just one day, you can explore ancient temples, colonial buildings, busy markets, and meaningful sites like Hoa Lo Prison, then sit on a tiny street-side stool enjoying pho or egg coffee in the Old Quarter. The energy of the streets, the food culture, and the blend of old and modern life make Hanoi feel authentic and unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- English Speaking Tour guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up and drop off at hotels in the Old Quarter
- Transportation - AC Car
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Others not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
7:30-7:45 AM - Our friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin your journey to explore the charm of Hanoi.
8:00 AM - Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, beautifully situated on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Dating back to the 6th century, this is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi and a peaceful spiritual symbol of the city.
9:00 AM - Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex – a must-see historical site: ● Visit the Mausoleum to pay respects to President Ho Chi Minh ● Walk through the peaceful gardens to see his simple stilt house and working residence (1954–1969) ● Discover the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and considered one of the most unique architectural structures in the world Notes: ● Visitors are required to dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) ● The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays ● It is also closed annually for maintenance (approximately 15 June – 15 August), though outside visits and photos are still possible
11:15 - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, offering deep insight into the rich culture and traditions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups (except every Monday) Special note: On Mondays , the itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Vietnam Women’s Museum as Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is closed.
12:00 - Lunch time
If you’re visiting Hoa Lo Prison, expect a powerful and sobering museum experience focused on French colonial rule and the Vietnam War era. It’s one of Hanoi’s most important historical sites and is often called the “Hanoi Hilton.”
16:00 - Drop off. End of service.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Wanderlust Travel
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 733 city tours we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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