Hanoi: Guided Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers
$35 / Per person
Discover the essence of Hanoi in just half a day on this guided city highlights tour, complete with round-trip hotel transfers for your convenience. Explore a mix of ancient landmarks, colonial-era architecture, and vibrant local culture as your knowledgeable guide brings the city’s history to life.
Visit iconic sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, stroll through the historic Old Quarter, and catch a glimpse of daily life in the capital. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour offers a rich and efficient introduction to Hanoi’s charm and complexity.
| Private Tour | 1pax | 2-3pax | 4-7pax | SGL | |||
| Oct 25 – Mar 26 | 100$ | 60$ | 40$ | ||||
| April 25– Sep 25 | 95$ | 55$ | 35$ |
Hanoi: Guided Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers
Itinerary
📍 St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Begin your journey at one of Hanoi’s most striking colonial landmarks. Built in 1886 by the French, this neo-Gothic church offers insight into Vietnam’s Catholic heritage and colonial past.
📚 Temple of Literature
Visit Vietnam’s first national university, founded in the 10th century during the Ly Dynasty. Dedicated to Confucius, this peaceful complex reflects centuries of scholarly tradition and ancient Vietnamese architecture.
🛕 Tran Quoc Pagoda
Situated on a small island in West Lake, this is one of Hanoi’s oldest pagodas, dating back over 1,400 years. Learn about Vietnamese Buddhism and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
🏛️ Ho Chi Minh Complex (Outside Visit)
Head to the historic Ba Dinh Square and see the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important pilgrimage site for Vietnamese people. Then explore nearby landmarks including the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique Buddhist structure symbolizing purity and rebirth.
🎭 Hanoi Opera House (Drive-By Photo Stop)
Pass by the grand Hanoi Opera House, built between 1901 and 1911 during French colonial rule. Stop for a quick photo and admire its elegant neoclassical design.
☕ Café Minh – Egg Coffee Experience
End your tour at a cozy local café and enjoy a cup of Hanoi’s legendary egg coffee—a rich blend of robusta coffee and sweet egg foam—while watching daily life unfold in the Old Quarter.
After a flavorful finish, relax as we drive you back to your hotel, wrapping up a half-day filled with Hanoi’s highlights.
Inclusions
- Guide
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter area)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees (Temple of Literature, Ba Dinh Square and outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, outside St. Joseph’s Cathedral, outside Opera House)
- All taxes and services
- 1 drink per person
Exclusions
- Other beverages and meals
- Electric car and water puppet show
- Entrance ticket for Ho Chi Minh Museum or Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
- Tips
Policy
Cancellation by Customer
- More than 7 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 1 day to 7 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours to 24 hours before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
Pick-up service
- Your hotel will be our meeting point
- The hotel pick-up must be at in city central area, in case your hotel accommodation is outside of this area, please kindly inform us about that.
Guide
- Expert local guide – English Speaking Guide
Notes
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