Hanoi Shore Excursion: Explore Old Quarter & Landmarks

Explore Hanoi from HaLong Bay: Discover history, savor cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks on this immersive shore excursion.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Temple of Literature & National University - Located in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a historic site dedicated to Confucius. It features peaceful courtyards, ancient trees, and traditional Vietnamese architecture, and is recognized as Vietnam’s first national university.
  • Hoa Lo Prison - The Hoa Lo Prison Museum in Hanoi,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Not mention in the Inclusion
Additional Information

Discover the vibrant heart of Vietnam on our unforgettable shore excursion from Halong Bay to Hanoi. Journey through stunning landscapes to the bustling capital, where ancient history meets modern charm. Explore the Old Quarter’s maze of narrow streets, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the…

Location
Halong International Cruise Port
The Hanoi Opera House
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Davidrx8268qh
Mar 16, 2025
Fantastic trip to Hanoi - We had a fantastic day with our guide Linh. She was brilliant and made sure our day was just as we wanted. We were met at the Cruise terminal and had a car, driver and guide to take us to Hanoi. We managed to see the main markets but for us the the best part was train street. An amazing experience. Thanks ever so much for a wonderful day.
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Susan_r
Feb 28, 2025
Hanoi - We had an excellent guide and experienced a delicious bahn mi lunch and visited the Hanoi prison, which was used by both the French and the North Vietnamese. we also visited the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum.
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Jack_f
Feb 21, 2025
One day in Hanoi - We took the tour from our cruise ship Pick up and return where right in time Our guide spoke good English and gave us a very comprehensive explanation of the temple sights and historic sights
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Wayne_b
Feb 21, 2025
Our driver and guide were... - Our driver and guide were waiting for us at the port exit. Throughout the trip into Hanoi, our guide Dac, was interesting, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He provided us with lots of information about the city of Hanoi and the country in general. We had been to Vietnam before but first time in Hanoi. During the day we visited the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo prison, enjoyed a tasty bowl of bun cha for lunch, Hoan Kiem Lake, a local market, and Hanoi Train Street. Overall a long but interesting day with a great driver and our guide Dac.
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Ramon
Jan 29, 2025
Enjoyable tour around historic Hanoi - We had a great time on this tour with Hun. The places we stopped at were very beautiful. Hun was very knowledgeable and friendly, we enjoyed having him as our tour guide. We also liked the Pho restaurant that Hung took us to. It was difficult to find a restaurant that was open because it was Lunar New Year when we visited. Hanoi has beautiful architecture and history. I highly recommend having Hun as a tour guide.
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Linda_h
Dec 11, 2024
Hanoi City Tour - Our guide Ms. Linh was very courteous and sweet. My one negative comment was regarding the terrible experience on the drive/trip back to the cruise ship port after touring Hanoi. We should have been given a chance to use the bathroom/toilet before the long drive; we were stuck in traffic for one very very excruciating long hour before the bathroom break, not an enjoyable drive at all!!!
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159daffya
Nov 21, 2024
Perfect Hanoi Shore Excursion – Highly Recommend! - I booked this tour through Viator at the last minute, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The service was professional from start to finish, and everything was perfectly timed—we were back at the port a full hour before the ship departed, which gave us peace of mind. Our guide, Bryan, was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge, friendly attitude, and engaging storytelling made the trip unforgettable. The itinerary was well-organized, and we visited some of Hanoi’s most iconic spots, including the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ho Guom Lake. Both destinations were incredible, and Bryan shared fascinating details about the history and culture of each place. I experienced this tour with a friend, and we were both thoroughly impressed. It was a seamless, stress-free way to explore Hanoi, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great shore excursion.
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Vansetta_c
Mar 17, 2025
Wonderful day - Excellent experience. We saw everything we wanted to see and our guide, Nora, and driver, Tung, we're top-notch. They were professional, friendly, and Nora spoke very good English. I would have liked more commentary in the car as we passed things. We toured at our own pace, had a lovely lunch, and got to enjoy Hanoi and the Vietnamese people. Made us want to return and spend more time.
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James_b
Jan 23, 2025
Awesome 👌 a must see for history buffs. - Very informative and enlighting...Great tour guide, very professional and knowledgeable. She gave us the experience we were hoping for. We learned a lot and enjoyed our trip.
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Carole_s
Dec 13, 2024
Well worth seeing Hanoi - We enjoyed our tour with Lin in Hanoi. She was very sweet and conscientious. The library of literature and education was a highlight as was seeing the horror of the Hanoi Hilton. We shared a pho lunch that was very good . The train street was also a highlight. Having tea or coffee and watching a train go by right in front of us was thrilling. Four stars instead of five was because we often had a hard time understanding our guide and felt that she should have given us more information instead of us asking her questions.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).