• Old Quarter - From 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM: Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be prepared in the hotel lobby, as the guide will arrive to confirm your name at the reception for the Hanoi City Tour.
• Chua Tran Quoc - Explore Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi City. Trấn Quốc Pagoda, the most ancient Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is situated on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi’s West Lake, Vietnam.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you can view the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh and stroll through the garden to see the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy – it is the most unique pagoda in the world.
• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Explore the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to discover the culture of the 54 ethnic groups residing throughout Vietnam.

Note: On Mondays, the Women Museum will be visited instead of the Ethnology Museum, which is closed.

12:45 PM: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant, where you can savor Vietnamese cuisine.

• Temple of Literature & National University - Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century. As the country’s first university, the Temple of Literature is a significant cultural and historical site on every Hanoi travel itinerary. Visitors will be captivated by its grandeur and tranquility.
• Hoa Lo Prison - Tour the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, initially used by French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

This guide will assist in creating a memorable visit to the Hoa Lo prison relic, one of the most infamous “hells on earth” constructed by French colonialists in Indochina. As the doors creak open, embark on a journey revealing hidden stories of bravery, sacrifice, and redemption. This site attracts not only senior tourists but also young people, such as students, who wish to learn about history in an engaging and informative manner.

• Old Quarter - At the conclusion of the day, guests will bid farewell to Hoa Lo prison and be transferred back to the same hotel in the Old Quarter Area between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM, marking the end of the Hanoi City Tour.

• Set lunch meal with Vietnamese dishes
• Local English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance fees for sightseeing as per program
• Limousine/Bus transfer with experienced driver

• Water Puppet Show/Cycle Xich Lô not included
• Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, boasts a rich history spanning over a thousand years and serves as the nation’s economic and cultural hub. The city has witnessed the country’s historical highs and lows. With its profound historical and cultural significance, Hanoi is an essential destination for travelers. Experience the city’s rich heritage with a local guide. Avoid the hassle of navigating scooters as a convenient shuttle bus picks up and drops off at Old Quarter hotels. Explore landmarks such as the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, with entrance tickets and a delightful local lunch included.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.