Ha Noi Highlights
Daily small group tour ( maximum to 10 people )
Discover the cultural, historical, and everyday life of Vietnam’s capital on this full-day Hanoi city tour. From iconic landmarks and ancient temples to bustling markets and traditional performances, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Hanoi’s heritage and local lifestyle.
08:00 AM – Our car and English-speaking guide pick you up at your hotel to begin a full-day Hanoi city tour.
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Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum area (outside view), Presidential Palace, botanical garden, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, to learn about Uncle Ho’s life and Vietnam’s independence history
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Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070 – a beautiful ancient site and a powerful symbol of the Vietnamese respect for education and Confucian values
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Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring well-documented displays on all 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam, including their history, customs, traditional clothing, and tools. The outdoor area showcases traditional houses of different ethnic communities
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Enjoy lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant
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Walk to Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s largest indoor market, followed by a visit to Long Bien Bridge, a historic landmark built in 1902 and one of the most impressive bridges of its time
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Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum (also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”), built by the French and offering deep insight into Vietnam’s colonial history
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Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the cultural and spiritual heart of Hanoi
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Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter and French Quarter to observe local daily life and famous city landmarks
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Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1886, and stroll through the surrounding French Quarter
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Watch a traditional water puppet show, reflecting rural life, folk entertainment, and historical legends of Vietnam
Important Notes
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The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open five mornings per week and ten months per year. It is closed every afternoon, all day on Mondays and Fridays, and from early October to early December for annual maintenance. During closure periods, the Mausoleum will be viewed from the outside while other parts of the complex remain open.
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Most museums are closed on Mondays. If this affects your visit, Tran Quoc Pagoda or suitable alternatives will be arranged.
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Please dress modestly when visiting temples and historical sites. Sleeveless tops and short trousers are not permitted inside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
We are confident that this journey will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Tour Includes
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Private car with air-conditioning
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English-speaking tour guide
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Lunch
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All entrance fees
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VAT and applicable taxes
Tour Excludes
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Drinks
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Tips
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Personal travel insurance
What to Bring
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Sun protection and rain gear
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Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
