• Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Morning Option: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (time can be advised)
  Afternoon Option: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (time can be advised)

1. Hotel Pick-Up
   Time: 8:00 AM / 1:30 PM

Your local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby (usually in the Old Quarter area).

Quick briefing about Hanoi, tour highlights, and any special preferences you might have (e.g., walking vs. driving, coffee stop, etc.).

2. Ho Chi Minh Complex
   Time: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM / 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Includes:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only in the afternoon; inside visit only possible in the morning)

Presidential Palace (French colonial architecture, viewed from outside)

One Pillar Pagoda – iconic lotus-shaped Buddhist pagoda, originally built in 1049

Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and every afternoon. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless tops) is required if entering.

• Temple of Literature & National University - 3. Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám)
  Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM / 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Known as Vietnam’s first national university (built in 1070), this peaceful sanctuary is filled with beautiful courtyards, ancient trees, and Confucian architecture.
Learn about the traditional Vietnamese education system and see the stone steles of scholars.

4. Hoa Lo Prison (Maison Centrale)
   Time: 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM / 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Originally built by the French to house political prisoners and later used to hold American POWs during the Vietnam War (including John McCain).
A sobering, informative visit about Vietnam’s colonial past and war history.

• Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - 5. Hanoi Old Quarter Tour (Walking or Cyclo Ride)
  Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM / 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Explore the bustling, colorful Old Quarter – a maze of 36 ancient streets, each once specializing in a particular trade (silk, paper, herbs, etc.).

Options:

Walking Tour – Stop at small local shops and hidden alleyways

Cyclo Ride – Traditional bicycle rickshaw for a relaxed ride through the streets

• Hanoi Train Street - 6. Optional Egg Coffee Stop
  Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM / 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Visit Giảng Café or a hidden local café to try Hanoi’s famous egg coffee – a unique mix of egg yolk, sugar, condensed milk, and robust Vietnamese coffee.

Or, opt for a quick Bánh mì, fresh sugarcane juice, or other local treats if coffee’s not your thing.

7. Return to Hotel
   Time: 12:00 PM / 5:30 PM

Your guide will drop you back at your hotel or at a central location if you’d like to continue exploring on your own.

• English-speaking guide (Surcharge for other languages)
• Egg Coffee at the local coffee shop
• Comfortable A/C vehicle
• Bottled water in the car
• All entrance tickets (if applicable)

• Tips and Personal expenses
• Others not mentioned in the schedule
• Surcharge for other languages
• Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam

Hanoi is a city where visitors can experience a journey through time while also enjoying the vibrancy of modern life. The city offers a distinctive and lively experience with its blend of ancient culture, history, cuisine, and spiritual richness, unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Be it the cuisine, the locals, or the historical sites, every part of Hanoi is brimming with fascinating stories ready to be uncovered.

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