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All-inclusive guided Hanoi tour offering full or half-day options to explore top landmarks, pagodas, museums, and the Old Quarter, with expert guide, transport, and lunch included.

Highlights

• Explore Hanoi’s top landmarks with expert local guidance.
• Visit historic sites like Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda.
• Learn about culture at the Ethnology or Women’s Museum.
• Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch with vegetarian options.
• Comfortable hotel pickup and a well-organized full or half-day tour.

Description

⭐ FULL-DAY HANOI SIGHTSEEING TOUR Discover over 1000 years of culture and history on this all-inclusive Full-Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tour. Begin with a hotel pickup between 8:00–8:30 AM, then head to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can visit the Mausoleum, walk through serene gardens, and see the stilt houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954–1969. Nearby, explore the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most unique temples. Please dress modestly when visiting sacred sites. Continue to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, featuring rich displays on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. On Mondays, this stop is replaced with the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, honoring the contributions of women throughout Vietnamese history. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch before visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, offering beautiful lakeside views. The journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070, known for its peaceful courtyards and traditional architecture. End the day at Hoa Lo Prison, or “Maison Centrale,” built by the French in the 19th century. This historic site provides a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s fight for independence and its wartime past. Return to your hotel around 16:30, completing a full and enriching cultural experience. ⭐ HALF-DAY HANOI SIGHTSEEING TOUR Enjoy a shorter yet meaningful exploration of Vietnam’s capital with this Half-Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tour. After a hotel pickup between 8:00–8:30 AM, begin your journey at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you may enter the Mausoleum (closed Mondays, Fridays, and maintenance periods), visit peaceful gardens, and see the simple stilt houses where Ho Chi Minh lived. Nearby, discover the symbolic One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. Modest clothing is recommended. Continue to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, home to collections representing all 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. On Mondays, visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead, featuring inspiring exhibits about women’s roles in family, culture, and wartime. After exploring the museum, enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available. Around 13:30–13:45, your guide and bus will return you to your hotel, concluding a compact yet insightful introduction to Hanoi’s rich culture, history, and traditions.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Air-conditioned car English speaking guide Monument entry tickets Vietnamese lunch Water bottle All taxes and parking

Important Information

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday. But still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area. We will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of the Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays. Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in the public places like temples, pagodas, HCM Mausoleum, etc Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or cameras, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block, etc (depending on the weather). The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on the situation

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund