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Half-day Explore Hanoi City Tour
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Duration - 4 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples unique museums and complex within the city centre.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in Hanoi
- Explore the somber history and gain insights into the resilience of the human spirit in Hoa Lo
- Step back in time at the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university
Description
Half-day Explore Hanoi City Tour
Embark on an enriching journey through the vibrant streets and rich history of Hanoi, a city that encapsulates the essence of Vietnam's cultural heritage. This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to this captivating city, allowing you to delve into its history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere by visiting some of the most popular places of interest in the city under the guidance of a local expert. Our half-day city tour is meticulously crafted to provide you with an authentic and immersive experience that will leave you with lasting memories. You could choose between the morning or afternoon option, whichever best suits your schedule!
What's included
- Inclusions:
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Exclusions:
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Morning tour:
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam (For tours on Mondays, we will visit the Women Museum, because Ethnology Museum closes on this day).
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. Then back to your hotel.
Afternoon tour:
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Half-day Explore Hanoi City Tour take?
Half-day Explore Hanoi City Tour duration is 4 hours.
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