Vietnam Ethnology MuseumTran Quoc PagodaTemple of LiteratureHoa Lo PrisonHanoi isn’t just Vietnam’s capital, it’s a city that breathes history. As you wander through temples, lakesides, and old neighborhoods, the past doesn’t sit behind glass cases—it moves with you. Every stop carries a story, every street has a memory tucked into it. Spend a Hanoi tour full day here and you’ll feel the culture, the warmth, and the quiet charm that make Hanoi forever live in your memory.
Vietnam Ethnology MuseumTran Quoc PagodaTemple of LiteratureHoa Lo PrisonHanoi isn’t just Vietnam’s capital, it’s a city that breathes history. As you wander through temples, lakesides, and old neighborhoods, the past doesn’t sit behind glass cases—it moves with you. Every stop carries a story, every street has a memory tucked into it. Spend a Hanoi tour full day here and you’ll feel the culture, the warmth, and the quiet charm that make Hanoi forever live in your memory.
Explore the heart of Hanoi on this full-day city tour that blends history, spirituality, and culture. Wander through the Ho Chi Minh Complex, admire the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, step inside Vietnam’s first university at the Temple of Literature, and uncover powerful stories at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. With a Vietnamese lunch of eight dishes included, it is a well-paced journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Tran Quoc Pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century on West Lake.
Ho Chi Minh Complex – The resting place of Vietnam's national leader, with One Pillar Pagoda nearby.
Temple of Literature – Vietnam's first university, established in the 11th century.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum – The historic site known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton".
Ho Chi Minh Complex – One Pillar Pagoda – Vietnam Ethnology Museum – Tran Quoc Pagoda – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison
Sightseeing
Local dining
Photography
Route: Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Complex – One Pillar Pagoda – Vietnam Ethnology Museum – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison Museum
08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pick-Up
Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.
08:45 | Tran Quoc Pagoda
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.
09:30 | Ho Chi Minh Complex
See the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, walk around the garden to view the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969, then visit One Pillar Pagoda, the most unique pagoda in the world.
11:15 | Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Learn about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups living across Vietnam. On Mondays we visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead, as the Ethnology Museum is closed.
12:45 | Lunch
Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with eight delicious dishes at our restaurant.
13:30 – 13:45 | Temple of Literature
Visit Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century.
15:00 | Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Explore the prison used by French colonists for political prisoners and later known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.
16:00 – 16:30 | Tour Ends
Back to hotel or drop-off at Train Street.
Shuttle Bus/Limousine during the trip
A bottle of water/person
Entrance tickets
English-speaking guide
Vietnamese lunch
Drink for lunch
Tips for the tour guide & driver
Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above
SPECIAL NOTES
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
- We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in the public places like temples, pagodas, HCM Mausoleum, etc
- Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or cameras, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block, etc (depending on the weather).
- The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on the situation.
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Free Cancellation:
If a cancellation request is made at least 7 days before the departure date, you will receive a 100% refund of your deposit or payment. -
Cancellation Within 3 to 7 Days:
If cancelled between 3 to 7 days prior to the departure date, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total tour cost will be charged. -
Cancellation Within 3 Days:
For cancellations made less than 3 days before the departure date, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total tour cost will be applied. - Children Policy
From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (surcharged 130.000 vnd for shuttle bus and 260.000 vnd for limousine bus.
From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Apply for 1 child, the second child will be charged %100 of adults)
From 9 years old and up: 100% of adults
Duration:1 Day0 Night
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