Discover the rich heritage of Hanoi, Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital, on this half-day morning city tour. Visit the city's most iconic historical and cultural landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the unique One Pillar Pagoda, the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the fascinating Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or the Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays). Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Hanoi's history, culture, and timeless charm.

WHO IS THIS TOUR FOR?

✔ First-time visitors to Hanoi

✔ Culture and history enthusiasts

✔ Families and couples

✔ Solo travelers

✔ Travelers with limited time

✔ Guests looking for a convenient morning sightseeing experience

DETAILED ITINERARY

07:50 – 08:30 | Pick-up

Our professional English-speaking guide and shared air-conditioned coach will pick you up at one of the designated meeting points in Hanoi's Old Quarter before beginning your city discovery.

Meeting Points

07:50 AM

• 4B Trang Thi Street
• 22 Trang Thi Street

08:00 AM

• 174 Phung Hung Street
• 1 Duong Thanh Street
• 2 Le Van Linh Street

08:10 AM

• 24–26 Tran Nhat Duat Street
• 6 O Quan Chuong Street
• Techcombank – Cho Gao Street
• 2–4 Nguyen Huu Huan Street

08:20 AM

• 160 Tran Quang Khai Street
• 204 Tran Quang Khai Street

08:30 AM

• Hanoi Opera House

08:45 – 10:00 | Ho Chi Minh Complex & One Pillar Pagoda

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, one of Vietnam's most significant historical sites dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.

Explore the Presidential Garden, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and admire the preserved surroundings where he lived and worked between 1954 and 1969.

Continue to the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Buddhist temple renowned for its unique lotus-inspired architecture.

Important Notes

• Guests should dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees when visiting religious and historical sites.
• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, as well as annually from 15 June to 15 August for maintenance. During these periods, guests may still visit the surrounding complex and take photographs from outside.

10:15 – 12:00 | Vietnam Ethnology Museum

Continue to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum, where you'll discover the rich traditions, customs, and lifestyles of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through engaging exhibitions and authentic cultural displays.

Monday Special Arrangement

As the Vietnam Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays, the itinerary will include a visit to the Vietnamese Women's Museum instead.

12:30 – 01:15 | Vietnamese Lunch

Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

01:30 | Return Transfer

After lunch, our shared vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel, concluding your enjoyable morning tour of Hanoi.

Guests who do not join the included lunch will return immediately after visiting the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or the Vietnamese Women's Museum

TOUR PRICE

Please contact our travel consultants for the latest quotation based on:

• Travel date
• Number of travelers
• Seasonal promotions
• Group size

PACKAGE INCLUDES

✔ Shared shuttle bus or limousine transportation

✔ Professional English-speaking tour guide

✔ Entrance tickets to all attractions mentioned

✔ Vietnamese lunch

✔ One bottle of drinking water per person

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

✘ Drinks during lunch

✘ Cyclo ride (Optional)

✘ Water Puppet Show (Optional)

✘ Tips for guide and driver

✘ Personal expenses

✘ Any services not specifically mentioned under "Package Includes"

NOTES & TRAVEL INFORMATION

What to Bring

✔ Comfortable walking shoes

✔ Hat or umbrella

✔ Sunscreen

✔ Camera

✔ Cash for optional activities

Important Notes

• Guests not joining the included lunch will be picked up at approximately 1:30 PM.
• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather or traffic conditions.
• Please wear appropriate clothing when visiting religious and historical sites.
• Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

CHILD POLICY

• Children under 5 years old: Free of charge when sharing services with parents.

Private Seat Supplement (1–4 years old):

• Luxury D-Car: USD 20/seat

• Thaco Limousine: USD 15/seat

• Shuttle Bus: USD 10/seat

• Children from 5–8 years old: 75% of the adult rate (applicable for one child only; the second child is charged at the adult rate).

• Children from 9 years old: Charged at the adult rate.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Payment Policy

• Deposit: 50% upon booking confirmation.
• Remaining balance: 50% at least 15 days before arrival.

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days before arrival: Full refund (administration fee may apply).
• 15–29 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
• Within 14 days before arrival or No-show: 100% cancellation charge.