Half day / Full day

Hanoi City Tour Full Day

Discover Hanoi, Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital, where ancient pagodas, colonial architecture, and socialist monuments tell the story of a city shaped by dynasties, French rule, and war.

Trip Duration One day (half day / full day)
Number of Destinations 6 Destinations + Lunch

Tour Description

Spend a full day discovering Hanoi’s thousand-year history — from imperial monuments and sacred pagodas to colonial architecture and the tranquil heart of the city at Hoan Kiem Lake. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

What you will experience

Each stop includes a photo and short description.

Stop 1

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex

Visit the final resting place of Vietnam's beloved leader, walk through the gardens, and see the houses where he lived and worked.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
Stop 2

One Pillar Pagoda

Marvel at this lotus-shaped pagoda, one of the most unique temples in the world.

One Pillar Pagoda
Stop 3

Temple of Literature

Explore Vietnam's first university, steeped in centuries of scholarly tradition.

Temple of Literature
Stop 4

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Hanoi's oldest Buddhist temple, set on the shores of West Lake.

Tran Quoc Pagoda
Stop 5

Lunch & Imperial Citadel

Enjoy a local meal, then continue to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long — a UNESCO World Heritage Site over 1,000 years old.

Lunch & Imperial Citadel
Stop 6

Hoan Kiem Lake

Stroll around Hanoi's tranquil heart, rich in legend and city life, before returning to your hotel.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Included

Services and expenses included as per the Tour Description above:

  • Round-trip transfers with comfortable, air-conditioned, private vehicle
  • English-speaking guide with licence to escort and provide historical and cultural insights at each stop
  • Entrance fees at all visits mentioned
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Complimentary bottled water on board of the vehicle during transfers
  • Compulsory domestic travel insurance

Excluded

  • All meals
  • Services not mentioned in the Tour Description
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver

Photo Gallery

Moments from the journey — workshops, landmarks, and local life.