• Old Quarter - This is a private tour, allowing you to request pickup from your location in Hanoi. The tour lasts between 4 to 4.5 hours, and you can select a start time that suits your schedule. Our guide and vehicle will arrive at your specified location.

• Chua Tran Quoc - The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city, rich in history. Situated as a sacred “gem” in the middle of West Lake, this religious site is perfect for cultural enthusiasts visiting Vietnam’s capital.

With a history spanning 1,500 years, Tran Quoc Pagoda is Hanoi’s oldest pagoda. It was constructed in 541 during the Early Ly Dynasty and was initially named Khai Quoc Pagoda. Originally located near the Red River, it was moved to Yen Phu dyke in the Kim Nguu mound area in 1615 after a dyke collapse. The pagoda was renamed Tran Quoc during King Le Hy Tong’s reign (1681 - 1705) with hopes that it would help people ward off natural disasters and bring peace. The name “Tran Quoc” remains today. During the Tran Dynasty, it was considered the capital of Buddhism and is now an iconic symbol of Hanoi.

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - The next stop is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, one of Hanoi’s most visited attractions. It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s most iconic leader, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is preserved in a glass case here, despite his wishes. Visiting Uncle Ho’s resting place offers a unique historical experience. The mausoleum, constructed in 1973 and opened to the public in 1975, was modeled after Lenin’s mausoleum in Russia. Visitors should dress respectfully (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or miniskirts) and must deposit bags and cameras before entering. Uncle Ho’s remains are sent to Russia annually for maintenance, so the mausoleum is usually closed from October onwards.

• One Pillar Pagoda - Officially known as Dien Huu Pagoda, the One Pillar Pagoda is named for its unique architecture: the entire structure is built on a single pillar in the middle of a lotus pond. Located in Ba Dinh District, it is within walking distance of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Believed to have existed since the Ly Dynasty, the pagoda marks a significant development in Vietnamese Buddhism. It is both a popular tourist attraction and a religious site for local pilgrims.

• Hoa Lo Prison - Just a few minutes from the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hoa Lo Prison, also known as “Hanoi Hilton” and “Maison Centrale”, is a historical site in Hanoi’s French Quarter. Originally built by French colonists in 1896 to imprison and torture Vietnamese revolutionaries, it was one of the largest and most brutal prison complexes in Indochina. Later, it housed US prisoners of war (POWs), who called it the “Hanoi Hilton“. In the 1990s, most of the prison was demolished, but a section has been preserved and turned into a museum, making it one of Hanoi’s top attractions.

• Old Quarter - After visiting train street, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi City. You will bid farewell to our guide and driver, concluding the tour.

• Pick up/drop off at hotel around Hanoi City by Private Car
• English Speaking Guide with best care
• Coffee or Tea at Train Street
• Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
• Bottle of water on transfer roundtrip

• Meal, Beverages and Personal expenses
• Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

Hanoi is the capital and the center of culture, economy, education and politics of Vietnam. Along with the many thousand years of civilization, Ha Noi owns in it many ancient and modern works, unique sidewalk cultural experiences, and special historical sites. This makes Ha noi a very attractive destination for tourists all over the world. With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, seeing Hanoi with a local guide is the way to go. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning or afternoon departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the famous train street.

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