Hanoi City Tour

  Join Ánh Việt Travel on a full-day journey to uncover the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Hanoi. As the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a harmonious blend of ancient charm, timeless architecture, and the energetic rhythm of modern life. This tour is specially designed to give travelers a complete overview of the city through all three distinctive districts: the Old Quarter, the French Quarter, and the New Quarter. 

Throughout the day, you will visit the most iconic landmarks that define the soul of Hanoi—from spiritual sites and historical monuments to cultural museums and scenic lakes.

Tour Highlights

• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Stilt House, Presidential Garden, Fish Pond, and the One Pillar Pagoda.

• Explore the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first national university, built in 1073.

• Discover Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with nearly 1,500 years of history.

• Learn about the French colonial era at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum.

• Enjoy a delicious authentic Hanoi lunch and stroll through the bustling 36 Old Streets. 

Reach out to Ánh Việt Travel and plan your exciting trip to Ha Noi today.

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Detailed Itinerary

08:00–08:30 | Pick-up

Your Ánh Việt Travel guide will meet you at hotels in the Old Quarter or at the Hanoi Opera House. Begin your immersive cultural journey through the capital city.

Morning Activities

Tran Quoc Pagoda – West Lake

Located on a small islet on the eastern shore of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple. Its peaceful surroundings and ancient architecture once made it a spiritual center of the imperial capital.

Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum – Stilt House – Fish Pond – One Pillar Pagoda)

Learn about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh, who lived and worked here from 1954 until his final days.

Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the Mausoleum is closed for maintenance. Guests will visit the exterior and surrounding sites.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Explore the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through indoor exhibitions and traditional house models in the outdoor garden.

Note: The museum is closed on Mondays; replaced with the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Quarter. Afterward, take a short break or wander through the charming streets of Hanoi’s historic 36 guild districts.

Afternoon Activities

Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam

Visit Vietnam’s first university, a symbol of education, Confucian culture, and scholarly excellence from the 11th century.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum

A former French colonial prison, now preserved as a museum. The site offers deep insights into the colonial era and the resilience of Vietnamese revolutionaries. Known internationally as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

16:00 | End of Tour

Return to your hotel.
Guests may request to be dropped off at the Hàm Cá Mập area to continue exploring on their own (at personal expense):

• Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple & The Huc Bridge

• Take a cyclo ride or electric cart tour through the Old Quarter

• Enjoy a traditional water puppet show

Included

• Transport Hotel pick-up and dropoff
• Entrance fees
• English Professional guide
• Lunch
• Bottled water

Excluded

• Drink on lunch
• Personal expenses
• Tip for Tour guide and Driver