8:00 – 8:30: Pick-up at your hotel by our friendly guide and begin exploring Hanoi City. 08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Built in the 6th century, it is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi.

09:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. You will have the chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, then walk around the garden to view the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy - considered one of the most unique pagodas in the world. Note: Modest dress is required (covering shoulders to knees) when visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas. -The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, as well as from June 15 to August 15 each year for annual maintenance.

10:30: Visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university built in 1070 under the Ly Dynasty. Dedicated to Confucius and the country's most revered scholars, this historical complex features five tranquil courtyards, traditional Vietnamese architecture, and beautiful gardens. Walk past Khue Van Cac Pavilion—the iconic symbol of Hanoi—and admire the 82 stone Stelae of Doctors, recognized by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage, resting on the backs of stone turtles.

11:30: Train Street – A Unique Hanoi Experience Step into the world-famous Train Street, where trains pass within arm’s reach of homes and cafés. Relax with a complimentary drink as you await the exhilarating moment when a train rumbles by. 12:45: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

14:00: Visit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, originally built by the French to detain political prisoners and later used by North Vietnam to hold U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. American POWs referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

15:00: Dong Xuan Market – Hanoi’s Largest Indoor Market Conclude with a stroll through Dong Xuan Market, the city’s bustling trading hub. Explore stalls selling street food, souvenirs, clothing, and more - and experience the vibrant daily life of Hanoi.

16:00: Long Bien Bridge - Visit the historic Long Bien Bridge, anenduring symbol of Hanoi built during the French colonial era. 16:30 – 17:00: Tour ends. Return to your hotel.