Hanoi City Highlights Tour: Culture & History
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About This Tour in Hanoi
Why Visit Hanoi?
Hanoi, Vietnam offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Hanoi provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Hanoi
The easiest way to reach Hanoi is by flying into Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Vietnamese lunch
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned bus from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Professional English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance, tax
- Drinks, tips & others not indicated in the package
- Cyclo / water puppet ticket (optional with surcharge, please let us know in special requirements)
- Holiday surcharge (Tet holiday, Vietnamese New Year): USD $10/person
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- THING YOU TAKE:
- Long sleeve clothes, a hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
07h45 - 8h15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi old quarterIf you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarters, please come to the meeting point: Hanoi Opera House.
End Point
15h00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison -If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarters, please come to the meeting point: Hanoi Opera House.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
07h45 - 8h15: Our tour guide and driver... 1 hour
07h45 - 8h15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi old quarter area. 08h30: Visit The Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, originally constructed in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De under Ly Dynasties.
09h15: Arrive Ho Chi Minh complex, The President... 2 hours
09h15: Arrive Ho Chi Minh complex, The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh. You have chance to see the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the Asia’s most unique piece of architecture.
11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses... 2 hours
11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic group in Vietnam. Note: The Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on every Monday. 12h30-12h45: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at our restaurant
13h45-14h00: The next destination to explore Hanoi City... 1 hour
13h45-14h00: The next destination to explore Hanoi City today is Temple of Literature - the Vietnam’s first national university, the temple was founded and first built in 1.070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.
15h00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison... 2 hours
15h00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison - was built in Hanoi by French in dates ranging from 1886 to 1889 to 1898 to 1901, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison “ Maison Centrale ” which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973. 16h00-16h30: Tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
