Hanoi Full Day City Tour Culture History and Lunch Included
Discover the highlights of Vietnam’s capital in one day. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, explore the Ethnology Museum (or Women’s Museum on Mondays), and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the historic Temple of Literature, and the former Hoa Lo Prison. A perfect journey to experience Hanoi’s culture, history, and heritage.
Your experience
Stop 1
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Your tour guide and bus will pick you up at your hotel to start discovering Hanoi City. 8:45 AM: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnam’s great father, Uncle Ho. You will have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, then walk around the garden to see the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Continue to visit One Pillar Pagoda, which worships the Goddess of Mercy. It is considered the most unique pagoda in the world.
Stop 2
10:15 AM: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living across Vietnam. 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM: Have lunch at the restaurant and enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available.
Stop 3
1:30 PM: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.
Stop 4
2:30 PM: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Founded in 1070, it is one of the most attractive cultural and historical landmarks in Northern Vietnam.
Stop 5
3:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Known as “Maison Centrale” by the French and “A Hell on Earth” by locals, the prison now serves as a museum, offering insights into Vietnam’s struggle against French colonial rule. 4:30 PM: Return to your hotel by bus. Trip ends!
What’s included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Brunch
Not included
- Government fees
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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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