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 start your journey. The first stop will be Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.

Next, we’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh in the mausoleum and explore the gardens and historic houses associated with him.

We will proceed to the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, followed by the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

A lunch featuring eight traditional Vietnamese dishes will provide a culinary experience. In the afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and conclude with a stop at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, examining its history during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War.

After a total of eight to eight and a half hours, you will return to your hotel with a deeper appreciation of Hanoi's history.

Hotel Pickup

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

Itinerary Adjustments

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