The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one exciting day, you’ll visit the city’s most famous landmarks — from ancient temples and historical sites to lively local streets. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you’ll discover not only Hanoi’s highlights but also its rich culture, history, and traditions.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Soul of Hanoi: Cultural & Historical Day Tour
Hanoi
About
The Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour offers the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In one exciting day, you’ll visit the city’s most famous landmarks — from ancient temples and historical sites to lively local streets. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you’ll discover not only Hanoi’s highlights but also its rich culture, history, and traditions.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
Morning our guide and car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then takes you to your trip
30 minutes
2
Chua Tran Quoc
08:30 – Begin your visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, built in the 6th century under Emperor Ly Nam De. Located on a small island in West Lake, the pagoda is famed for its peaceful setting and elegant architecture, symbolizing Vietnam’s deep spiritual heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, the Stilt House where President Ho Chi Minh lived from 1954 to 1969, and the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique symbol of Hanoi dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
13:45 – 14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. This historic site honors the nation’s scholarly tradition and enduring respect for learning.
1 hour
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45 – 14:00 – Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. It remains a proud symbol of the nation’s rich educational and cultural heritage.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French in the late 19th century to hold Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used during the Vietnam War for American POWs. Today, it stands as a poignant reminder of the nation’s turbulent history and enduring resilience.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
