Get to know Vientiane on a 4-hour city tour with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the French influences on the Laos capital as you explore the city center and hear about the country's independence from France. You'll also visit Buddhist attractions such as Vat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane. End at the Victory Gate, aka Anousavali or Patuxai.
Choose morning or afternoon departure
Vientiane city tour
Soak up the city's atmosphere, from French history to Buddhist culture
Visit Vat Sisaket monastery
Admire the gold-covered Pha That Luang
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees (except for entrance fee to climb to the top of the Victory Gate)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
Other entrance fees and expenses, such as other meals, drinks, tips and shopping, unless otherwise stated
Fee to climb to the top of the Patuxai Victory Gate
Transfers from and to airport, sea
river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center are NOT included; supplemental fees to be paid at time of pickup and drop-off
Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included; supplemental fees to be paid at time of pickup and drop-off
Tips and gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
Hotels located in Vientiane's city center
Departure Time
8am or 1pmHotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
After pickup from city center hotels, your half-day tour of Vientiane begins at Vat Sisaket, a monastery built in 1818. While most other temples in the city have undergone renovations, Vat Sisaket has survived in its original form. Inside, check out the 6,840 Buddha images that line the main hall and surrounding courtyard walls. Next, head to Ho Phra Keo, a former royal temple that once housed the Emerald Buddha but is now home to a museum of Buddhist art and sculpture. Explore the displays of artifacts such as brass drums, palm-leaf manuscripts and other Buddha sculptures. Continue your tour to Pha That Luang, a national symbol and one of the most important monuments in Laos. It's known for its golden stupa standing 150 feet tall (45 meters), a beloved part of the Vientiane skyline. It can also be seen from the top of Patuxai, the city's Victory Gate, which is your last stop. Constructed in 1958, the gate echoes the design of France's Arc de Triomphe while incorporating Laotian motifs like the Kinnaree, a mythical bird woman. (Note: Entrance fee to climb to the top of the gate is not included, but you are welcome to pay at your own expense to admire views of the city.)Your tour then ends with a drive past other landmarks before hotel drop-off.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note that pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off
The mentioned excursion durations are approximations; we are unable to exactly predict the total duration from pick-up to drop-off based on unforeseen circumstances such as traffic and weather conditions and the routing the driver has to take to get all customers on the vehicle. We ask for your kind understanding that these are average times
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.