Hanoi City Tour – Full Day

Operated by Vietransfer Service (VTS)

Location: Hanoi Capital

Duration: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Departure: Daily

Discover the Heart of Vietnam’s Capital

Explore the charm, culture, and history of Hanoi - Vietnam’s vibrant thousand-year-old capital - on this expertly guided city tour. From ancient temples and colonial architecture to leafy boulevards and sacred legends, this full-day itinerary showcases the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Itinerary

08:15 AM - Your VTS tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Ho Chi Minh Complex

• Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only on Mondays & Fridays), his stilt house, botanical gardens, and the Presidential Palace - once the residence of the French Governor of Indochina.
• Stop by the historic One Pillar Pagoda, originally built in 1049 based on a dream of King Ly Thai Tong and restored in 1954.

Temple of Literature (Approx. 10:30 AM)

• Explore Vietnam’s first university, dedicated to Confucius and built in 1070.
• Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of ancient pavilions and gardens, reflecting over a millennium of education and philosophy.

Lunch Break (12:00 PM)

• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring authentic northern-style cuisine.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Approx. 1:00 PM)

• Discover the diverse culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
• Admire traditional artifacts, costumes, musical instruments, and life-sized ethnic houses in the outdoor exhibit area.

Note: On Mondays, the Ethnology Museum is closed. The itinerary will be adjusted to include the Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) or the Women’s Museum.

Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple (Approx. 3:30 PM)

• Visit the legendary Lake of the Restored Sword, steeped in folklore about King Le Thai To and the sacred turtle.
• Explore Ngoc Son Temple, nestled on a peaceful island connected by the iconic red bridge.

4:00 PM - Return to your hotel. End of tour.

Tour Price

Tour Inclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Hanoi Old Quarter)
• Air-conditioned transportation
• English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees to all attractions
• Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant

Exclusions

• Drinks during meals
• Personal expenses & tips
• Services not mentioned above

Book your Hanoi City Tour with VTS today and experience the capital's timeless charm with professional service and local insight.