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
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Set menu Vietnamese lunch
Bottled water
Entrance & sightseeing fee
Limousine transfer
Personal Expenses
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7.30 Morning the 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. Built in the 6th century, it sits on a small island in West Lake and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture, reflecting Vietnam’s rich spiritual heritage.
1 hour
3
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
09:15 – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, where President Ho Chi Minh rests, and his preserved Stilt House from 1954–1969. Continue to 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
11:00 – Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to explore the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
Note: On Mondays, this stop is replaced with the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
12:30–12:45 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at the luxury restaurant, “Mesdames Linh.”
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Temple of Literature & National University
13:45–14:00 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070. Dedicated to Confucius and scholars, it later became the Imperial Academy and remains a symbol of Vietnam’s long tradition of learning.
1 hour
6
Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 – Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 to hold Vietnamese political prisoners. During the Vietnam War, it was used to detain American POWs. Today, it stands as a historical site reflecting Vietnam’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Old Quarter
16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
30 minutes
Hanoi Heritage Discovery Full Day
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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.
