Guided Tour of Hanoi

Tour the main monuments of Vietnam's capital with this guided tour of Hanoi. Learn about the culture and history of the country and the most picturesque corners of the old town.

Tour Details

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Hoan Kiem district to begin the tour. The first stop is the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, dating back to the 6th century. Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh in the mausoleum and explore the surrounding gardens and houses.

Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, followed by the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. A lunch featuring eight traditional Vietnamese dishes will be provided. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and conclude at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” to understand its historical significance.

After a total of eight to eight and a half hours of exploring, you'll return to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes a pickup service from hotels in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi only.

Itinerary Adjustments

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and for annual maintenance from June 15 to August 15.On Mondays, the stop at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum will be replaced with the Women’s Museum.The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.