Guided Day Tour of Hanoi City Highlights by Minivan

7:30 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 5+Guided Operated by The Sun Tourist
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Hoa Lo Prison Relic Ngoc Son Temple One Pillar Pagoda Temple Of Literature Tran Quoc Pagoda Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Why we love it?

This full-day tour in Hanoi offers a comprehensive exploration of the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, ideal for travelers interested in Vietnam’s ancient architecture and traditions. You will visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, known as the oldest pagoda in Thang Long, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, both reflecting Hanoi’s spiritual legacy. The itinerary includes stops at Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum complex to learn about the life of Vietnam’s revered leader, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of the country. After lunch near the Old Quarter, you’ll pass through the 36 ancient streets, followed by visits to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, and Ngoc Son Temple. This tour is suitable for those who want to combine historical sites, cultural insights, and local stories in a single day, with an English-speaking guide and entrance fees included.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Beverages ( drink)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips & gratuities, at least $3/person

Itinerary

Stop 1

Situated on the eastern side of the West Lake island in the Ty Ho district, this pagoda is regarded as the oldest in Thang Long, Ha Noi, having evolved over 1500 years. The serene West Lake scenery and the majestic, haughty architecture blend harmoniously. It evolved into the Buddhist hub of Thang Long under the Ly and Tran dynasties.

President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex

Visit the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, which includes the Stilt home and Mausoleum. This is where the illustrious leader resided and worked till the end of his life. You can discover more about Uncle Ho's modest life here. You will also visit One Pillar Pagoda to see one of Hanoi's four icons.

One Pillar Pagoda

One Pillar Pagoda is a spiritual and cultural symbol of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. With special features in its structure along with historical values, the temple will surely be a real eye-opener for tourists.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a unit under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The mission of the Museum is scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition, and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of the nation's different ethnic groups. The museum also serves to guide research, conservation, and technology that are specific to the work of an ethnographic museum.

Return to the Old Quarter to have lunch at the restaurant

Return to the Old Quarter to have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, you will see 36 streets from the car and listen to the guide tell stories about the streets of the ancient urban marketplace.

The temple of literature (The first university in Vietnam)

Being an ancient school of Thang Long and the first university in Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is acknowledged as an ancient historical-cultural heritage that gives tourists a deeper understanding of Hanoi's years of culture and tradition.

Built in 1899

Built in 1899. The French held mainly political prisoners here, along with those awaiting sentencing at the nearby Court of Justice, as well as American pilots who had been shot down and captured as prisoners of war. The pilots sarcastically called it the "Hanoi Hilton. John McCain was held here at various times during his five and a half years as a POW.

Stop 8

16h00: End of Hanoi City Tour, the car will take you back to the hotel, or depending on the needs of visitors, the car can take you to the Ham Ca Map area to be free to visit and experience (all costs are not included) at one of the locations below, then return to your hotel at your own expense:

Free go for a walk to visit Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, and learn about the architecture of Vietnam and France around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple to worship Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - famous generals in Vietnamese and world history and Huc Bridge.
Rent a bicycle or tram to explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Buy tickets for the water puppet show.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start