TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
City break, Classic tours,
US$29
Explore the complete beauty of Hanoi’s history, culture, and modern life in a single day. From heroic national monuments to ancient streets and traditional craft villages, each stop tells a story waiting to be discovered. Join us for a memorable experience and capture unique moments in the thousand-year-old capital.
Duration: Half day (morning) or Full day.
Type: Seat in coach tour (Group tour). Private tour available here
Discovering the soul of Hanoi: A journey through history and culture
What to expect
- Visit the Hỏa Lò Prison and its chilling historical tales.
- Check-in at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, the heart of the nation.
- Experience the thrill of watching a train pass by on the famous Hanoi Train Street.
- Discover the birthplace of Vietnamese education at the Temple of Literature.
- Get creative at Bat Trang Pottery Village and craft your own unique ceramic piece.
ITINERARY
Morning
- 7:30 – 7:45: Our bus and tour guide picks you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
- 8:00: Begin your journey at Hỏa Lò Prison (Maison Centrale or “Hanoi Hilton”). Learn about its somber history and the resilient spirit of Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs who were once held here.
- 9:00: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam’s national hero. Afterward, stroll through the historic Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence. From here, you can also view the National Assembly building.
- 11:15: Arrive at the famous Hanoi Train Street. Prepare to capture photos or videos of the train passing by this unique, narrow residential street. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Note: For half-day tour participants, the driver will take you back to your hotel after lunch.
Afternoon
- 12:30: Continue the tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century. Here, you’ll admire the beautiful Khue Van Pavilion and the Doctor’s Steles, learning more about Confucianism and the traditional Vietnamese education system.
- 13:30: Travel to Bat Trang Pottery Village, a renowned traditional craft village. You’ll explore a local workshop where artisans create beautiful ceramic products and even have the chance to create your own pottery piece with guidance from an instructor.
- 16:00: Enjoy a cup of authentic Vietnamese tea paired with peanut candy – a perfect treat to refresh yourself after a day of exploration.
- 17:00: The tour concludes as we return to central Hanoi via a beautiful bridge over the Red River, and you are dropped off back at your hotel.
Notes
- HCM Mausoleum is closed on Monday & Friday weekly, we just visit the outside area.
- No short or informal wear is allowed into the Mausoleum
TOUR PRICE
Price quoted in USD per person in GROUP TOUR (Seat in coach tour).
| Half day tour | US$29 |
| Full day tour | US$32 |
Not fit your requirement? You can book a Hanoi city private tour instead and customize it yourway.
Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Tour inclusive
- Transportation by limousine bus, pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
- English speaking tour guide
- Lunch with Hanoi’s special dishes such as Banh Mi and Bun Cha
- Bottle of water, tea/peanut candy.
Tour exclusive
- Beverages, travel insurance,
- Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
- Entrance tickets:
- Hoa Lo Prison: 50,000 VND
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: 40,000 VND
- Temple of Literature: 70,000 VND
- Bat Trang Pottery Village: 70,000 VND
