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Hanoi Heritage and History Full Day Experience
Hanoi
About
Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Choosing the Hanoi Old Quarter and City Highlights Tour gives you the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s capital. In just one day, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, from ancient temples and historical sites to vibrant streets full of local life. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll not only see Hanoi’s highlights but also gain authentic insights into its culture, history, and traditions.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7.30 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 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple dating back to the 6th century. Set on a small island in West Lake, the pagoda is admired for its peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture, reflecting Vietnam’s enduring spiritual heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Arrive at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you will visit the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his preserved Stilt House from 1954–1969, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda—an important symbol of Hanoi and a unique architectural landmark dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups through exhibitions, artifacts, and traditional houses.
Note: On Mondays, when the Museum of Ethnology is closed, the itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
12h30-12h45: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at our luxury restaurant name “Mesdames Linh”.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45 – 14:00 – Continue the journey with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. Originally founded in 1070 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was dedicated to Confucius, sages, and scholars. It later became the Imperial Academy, nurturing many of Vietnam’s greatest minds. Today, the Temple of Literature stands as a symbol of the country’s rich educational tradition and respect for learning.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Continue the tour with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 during the colonial era. Originally used to detain Vietnamese political prisoners and later American POWs during the Vietnam War, the site now stands as a museum offering powerful insight into Vietnam’s turbulent history and the resilience of its people.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
