Hanoi Historical Highlights Full-day Tour

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About this activity

Embark on a captivating journey through Ha Noi’s rich history and culture. Visit significant sites, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature and the renowned Women’s Museum, celebrating the contributions of Vietnamese women. Conclude with a relaxing cyclo ride through the vibrant Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the city's unique charm and heritage.

Experience Highlights:

Historic Sites: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda.

Cultural Insights: Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.

Women’s Museum: Discover exhibits honoring Vietnamese women.

Cyclo Ride: Enjoy a scenic journey through the Old Quarter.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hoi An Express Travel

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Adults (11–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation with air-conditioning
Included: Travel insurance
Included: Pedicab (Cyclo)
Included: Bottled drinking water
Included: Lunch
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
Included: English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Not included: Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Ba Dinh Square

20 min Admission included

We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the former Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

15 min

Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important historical attraction of Hanoi, known for honoring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh.
One Pillar Pagoda

15 min Admission included

One-Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Ha Noi. This ancient Buddhist pagoda, supported by only one pillar and resembling a lotus blossom, was built in the early 11th century during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong.
Temple of Literature & National University

one hour Admission included

Next, we will visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial school in Vietnam, established in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty.
Vietnamese Women's Museum

2 hours Admission included

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, offering a taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, we will explore the Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), recognized among Asia’s top 25 museums. This museum honors Vietnamese women throughout history, showcasing exhibits on themes like “Women and Ethnicity,” “Women and the National Struggle,” and “Women’s Cultural Traits Expressed Through Handicrafts.”
Quan Thanh Temple

15 min Admission included

Visit Quan Thanh Temple.
Old Quarter

one hour

Then we take a cyclo (pedicab) ride around the “36 meandering streets” of Ha Noi’s historic Old Quarter
Chua Tran Quoc

40 min Admission included

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda as well as Quan Thanh Temple, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hao Nam Arl Hotel
Mia Casa by Satori
Hanoi Star Hotel
Hoang Cuong Hotel
Cong ty cổ phần du lịch hang khong Việt Nam
HolidaysHanoi Hotel
Icon 36 Hotel - Hang Bong
A25 Hotel - 28 Tran Quy Cap
Sky Hotel & Suites
Ninety Nine Center
TK123 Hanoi Hotel
Kuretake Inn Kim Ma 132

and 44 more pickup points

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung District

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum will be closed on Monday, Friday and every October and November for annual maintenance.
Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees.
Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.