Option 17: Hanoi City Tour – Full Day
🌟 Quick Answer
A 1-day group tour to explore Hanoi City’s cultural and historical highlights, including Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. Daily departure from Hanoi, English-speaking guide, and lunch included for only $35 USD per person.
📝 Overview
Hanoi – the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam – is a fascinating blend of history, culture, and vibrant daily life. This full-day city tour gives you the perfect chance to discover the soul of Hanoi: from peaceful lakes and ancient pagodas to important historical sites such as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison.
📌 Key Info
- Duration: Full Day (08:00 – 16:00)
- Tour Type: Daily Group Tour
- Departure Point: Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House
- Transport: A/C Car
- Meals: Lunch included
🗺️ Highlights & Itinerary
Morning Visits
08:00 – 08:30: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.
- Tran Quoc Pagoda: Hanoi’s oldest pagoda (1,500 years) on West Lake.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum & Stilt House: Learn about Uncle Ho’s legacy.
- One Pillar Pagoda: Iconic Buddhist temple.
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: Discover cultures of 54 ethnic groups (On Monday, visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead).
Afternoon Visits
12:00: Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch in the Old Quarter.
- Temple of Literature: Vietnam’s first university.
- Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton”): Historical site where Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs were held.
16:00: End of tour. You can choose to return to your hotel or explore Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter on your own.
💰 Pricing
Group Tour Price:
$35 USD per person(~910,000 VND)
🎁 Inclusions
- A/C Transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Drinking water
- Entrance fees
🚫 Exclusions
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities after 16:00
💡 Travel Tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes & seasonal clothing.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Dress code for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: No shorts or sleeveless shirts.
✅ Why Choose This Tour?
- Explore the best of Hanoi in one day.
- Affordable price & daily departure.
- Perfect mix of culture, history & local lifestyle.
- Guided by professional English-speaking tour leader.