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 the journey. We’ll first visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century. Next, we’ll head to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh in the mausoleum and visit the gardens and houses where he lived. Our tour continues at the One Pillar Pagoda, followed by the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. Then we will have a lunch with eight traditional Vietnamese dishes.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from the 11th century, and conclude with the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” which played a significant role during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War. After eight to eight and a half hours, 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.