• Old Quarter - Morning Schedule:
  Between 7:15 am and 7:30 am, guests will be picked up from hotels or accommodations in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. The guide will meet guests in the hotel lobby, confirm their names at the reception, and then transport them to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, which is approximately a 1.5-hour drive.

• Quang Phu Cau Incense Village - Begin the journey at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where the colorful sight of incense sticks drying in the sun offers a unique and picturesque view. Explore the traditional art of incense making, an important part of Vietnamese culture and spirituality.

  Note: In case of rain, the visit to the incense village will be replaced with a trip to Bat Trang Pottery Village, a 45-minute drive away. Here, guests can participate in a pottery workshop where artisans create ceramic products for both domestic use and export. Guests will also have the opportunity to make a sample piece with guidance from an instructor.

• Hanoi Train Street - By 11:30 am, guests will arrive at Train Street to capture photos and videos of the train returning to Hanoi Railway Station, a highlight of the trip. Lunch will be served here.

  Note: For those on a half-day morning tour, the guide will bid farewell at the hotel.

• Hoa Lo Prison - Afternoon Schedule:

  After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, 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.”

• Temple of Literature & National University - Next, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in the 10th century. Learn about Confucianism and traditional Vietnamese education, featuring the Khue Van Pavilion and Doctor Stelas on turtle’s back.

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The tour proceeds to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewing the exterior), and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945.

• Chua Tran Quoc - The tour includes a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. At approximately 1,400 years old, Tran Quoc Pagoda is Hanoi’s oldest temple. It is situated on the small Golden Fish Island on West Lake (Ho Tay), connected to the lake banks by a causeway. The tour concludes with a special Egg coffee experience, a unique treat.

• Old Quarter - At 5:30 pm, guests will be dropped off at their hotel in the Old Quarter Area or at a designated meeting point, marking the end of the trip.

• Entrance fees for sightseeing as per program
• Experienced & knowledgeable English guide
• Visit Train Street & Incense Village (Morning & Full Day Tour)
• Enjoy a cup of Egg coffee per person (Afternoon & Full Day Tour)
• See highlights of Hanoi City (Afternoon & Full Day Tour)
• A bottle of water per person (All options)
• Lunch with Banh Mi & Bun Cha (Morning & Full Day Tour)
• Limousine pick up/drop off at hotels in Old Quarter only

• Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Experience the allure of Hanoi through this exceptional city tour that blends cultural landmarks with authentic local encounters. Explore the vibrant Incense Village, see the famous Train Street, and visit significant sites like Hoa Lo Prison, the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Offered as either a half-day or full-day excursion, this tour is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the essence, history, and traditions of Vietnam’s capital.

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