Discover the culture and history of Hanoi on a full day of sightseeing around the Vietnamese capital. This private tour is led by a personal guide who introduces you to local life, past and present. You'll tour the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake. Your itinerary includes lunch with the option to upgrade for private hotel transport.
Private full-day Hanoi city sightseeing tour
Let a personal guide accompany you to historical sites
Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple
Upgrade for round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Lunch
All activities
Driver
guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure point
Old Quarter hotels or central meeting point
Departure Time
8:30amHotel 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
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex is the first historical site you'll visit on your private tour of Hanoi. See the botanical garden and Presidential Palace where the revolutionary leader lived and worked until his death in 1969.Next, come upon the restored One Pillar Pagoda, constructed in 1049 and destroyed by the French in 1954 before their withdrawal from colonial rule in Vietnam. Arriving at the Temple of Literature, you'll learn from your personal guide about this Confucian temple and first national university, built in the 11th century.Dine on traditional Vietnamese cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to a museum of your choosing, such as the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or the Hoa Lo Prison Museum (aka Hanoi Hilton).Visit Ngoc Son (Jade Mountain Temple), situated on an island on Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) where your tour ends in the afternoon. Round-trip hotel transport is included (if option selected).
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum is closed on Monday and Friday; there will be alternative options if you book for those days
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.