Private Hanoi City Discovery Full-Day Guided Tour 2025 - 2026

We will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, please be ready at your chosen departure time

Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Hanoi is the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years. When founded the temple was named Khai Quoc (National Founding) and was sited on the shores of the Red River, outside of the Yen Phu Dyke. When confronted with the river's encroachment, the temple was relocated in 1615 to Kim Ngu (Golden Fish) islet of Ho Tay (West Lake) where it is now situated. A small causeway links it to the mainland. The last major repair to the temple was undertaken in 1815 when the main sanctuary, reception hall and posterior hall of the dead were renovated.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex is one of the most historic tourist attractions in Vietnam. Being there, travelers can learn numerous things about Uncle Ho’s life, together with the Vietnamese liberation process under his lead. For the first time traveling to this complex, people are suggested to visit:
-Ba Dinh Square (where Vietnamese First Independence Day was celebrated).
-Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum where still holds the embalmed remains of Uncle Ho.
-One Pillar Pagoda.

The One Pillar Pagoda, an important landmark for the people of Hanoi. Visitors to the pagoda can view the surrounding terrain, related with historical imagery as if transporting us to a heroic past to commemorate and be grateful for their outstanding merit.

Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) is a precious historical relic in Hanoi, Vietnam. The complex offers a rich and diverse look into the history and culture of Vietnam since the 10th century.

Lunch time with Vietnamese Local Food, please let us know if you have any allery.

After lunch, we will drive out side of City Center for visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum Hanoi offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote sociology-cultural diversity within the country. Visitors are welcome to browse some of the vast research on offer at this public museum which is also a centre for ethnographic research.

Drive back to City Center for visit Hoa Lo Prison, The prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, When Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

At the end of the day, we will say good bye to our guide & driver then we will drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi.

NOTE: There are 2 Options below for you can do before end of the tour : Cyclo Tour around Old Quarter or Water Puppet Show (Not Included in Tour, Pay Extra)

Cyclo is one of the most typical vehicles in Hanoi, is a human-powered transport with a seat at the front for passengers and the driver at the back. It is the best way to explore the picturesque area of the Old Quarter.
Water puppetry is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. It is known in Vietnam as Múa rối nước, meaning 'making puppets dance on water' – is a Vietnamese tradition steeped in history.