Hanoi City Tour: History, Culture, and Ancient Streets

Immerse yourself in a day-long exploration of the iconic city of Hanoi. Absorb the rich history and culture as your guide narrates the stories of Hanoi’s past, all while you walk through ancient pagodas in decay and navigate through maze-like streets that stand as a testament to a thousand years of history.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place
  • One Pillar Pagoda - The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam,
    The temple is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter and 4 m in height, and…
What's Included
  • Transfer by modern bus with AC
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water (0.5l/pp/day)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Vietnamese set menu lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop-off (in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district)
  • Water Puppet Show if you choose OPTIONAL 1 or Cyclo Tour if you choose OPTIONAL 2
What's Not Included
  • Drinks in meals, Travel Insurance, Gratuites
  • What not mentioned clearlly above
  • Option: Tour only is not included water puppet show or cyclo
Additional Information
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat. NOT SUITABLE FOR KID BELOW 2 YEARS OLD
  • Please come to No. 9 Hang Huong Street in Hanoi at around 7:45am - 8am to be picked up if your hotel is NOT located in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
  • Water Puppet Show or Cyclo Tour for Deluxe option only, Then the tour will finish…
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lucafs4586rh
Jan 12, 2026
Tony tour - Tony was a funny but prepared guide, we had fun Whiskerya visiting the ho chi min mausoleum and various pagoda and museum, recommended
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Shravanl2025
Dec 19, 2025
Great tour of Hanoi - Well worth it for an amazing tour organized by Tony. He exceeded all my expectations and was very friendly and welcoming. I learned alor about Vietnam culture and history and made many memories with my family.
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Nomad52333764022
Dec 11, 2025
Full Day City Tour Guided by Tony!!! - Had a wonderful time in Hanoi. Tony, our tour guide, was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. He showed us all the best spots and shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and specialties. Thank you for the fantastic experience, Tony!
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Chiaramelinu
Dec 2, 2025
Hanoi tour - Tony accompanied our group Si Vola among the most beautiful temples and monuments in Hanoi. His tour was very interesting and well organized. Beautiful experience and highly recommended!
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I4093pgdimitrim
Nov 13, 2025
Hanoi Full City Tour - The tour was brilliant. It was well pased and was just the right length. Tony was an excellent tour guideand explained everything in such detail. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide and group. Thank you so much.
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Passenger06464390760
Nov 10, 2025
Hanoi city bus tour. - Da was very friendly and knowledgeable about the culture and history of the places we visited. He took the time to explain things clearly and helped us with the onward journey. He was very kind and patient with everyone 's needs. The lunch was delicious too. Thank you for a lovely day.
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Inged905
Oct 24, 2025
Super Nice tour with Tony - Our tour guide Tony was super friendly. He speaks very good English and gives a lot of information about the highlights in Hanoi. A part of our tour we did by bicycle to Banana Island, this was also realy nice to do. The rest of the tour we did by car with a very good and nice driver. We enjoyed it very much, thank you Tony!
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54sriramr
Sep 8, 2025
Hanoi day tour - We had a great day tour with our tour guide tony. He patiently explained each place we visited and made us connect emotionally with it.
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Suryalakshmim
Sep 8, 2025
Hanoi day tour - Loved the day tour at Hanoi, our guide Tony did a great job by helping us explore the authenticity of the city by explaining every detail of the city . He also made sure our lunch was served as per our choice. We also had good team members which made it a memorable one
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Onair54734968081
Jul 31, 2025
Unforgettable Hanoi City Tour - From the moment we met the tour guide, Tony, his energy and passion were clear. He welcomed everyone warmly and immediately set a positive tone for the day. As the tour began, he shared fascinating stories about Vietnam’s history and culture, making each stop more meaningful with his engaging and often humorous storytelling. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, taking us through a great mix of peaceful pagodas, temples, museums, and important historical sites. Each location offered something unique and helped us appreciate the depth of Vietnam’s heritage. Throughout the tour, Tony was very attentive—he remembered each of us by face and name, and always made sure no one was left behind before moving on. He also kindly offered to take our photos without us even asking, which made it easier to relax and enjoy the experience. The bus was another highlight—clean, spacious, and well air-conditioned, which made the rides between stops very comfortable. Free bottled water was also provided, which we really appreciated, especially with the warm weather. The driver was smooth and safe, making the whole journey even more pleasant. If there’s one small suggestion, it would be to allow a bit more time at some of the more scenic or meaningful stops so we could take it all in and snap a few more photos. It might also be a plus if we would go to the local markets to find some local goods. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable experience. Tony’s passion, knowledge, and friendly nature truly made the tour special. Highly recommended!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).