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Hanoi Historical Sites Tour: Discover Iconic Landmarks
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Hanoi
Discover the historical sites of Hanoi and witness the craftsmanship of Bat Trang Ceramic village on this one-day tour. Explore famous landmarks, make pottery, and indulge in the best food of Hanoi.
Discover the historical sites of Hanoi and witness the craftsmanship of Bat Trang Ceramic village on this one-day tour. Explore famous landmarks, make pottery, and indulge in the best food of Hanoi.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Quarter - 08:00 Begin the day with a hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, embarking on a full-day exploration of Hanoi.
- Chua Tran Quoc - The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, offering fresh air and stunning views of Hanoi’s largest lake. With over 1500 years of history, this site plays a significant role in…
- Old Quarter - 08:00 Begin the day with a hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, embarking on a full-day exploration of Hanoi.
- Chua Tran Quoc - The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, offering fresh air and stunning views of Hanoi’s largest lake. With over 1500 years of history, this site plays a significant role in Vietnam’s development, attracting thousands of global visitors annually.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - Visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s first President and a national hero. Located in Ba Dinh Square, this grand structure is where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945. Note: The Mausoleum is open only in the early morning, except on Mondays and Fridays.
- Presidential Palace - Once the residence of the French Governor, it now serves as a museum displaying artifacts and history of Vietnam’s political leaders.
- Presidential Palace Historical Site - This simple wooden house was Ho Chi Minh’s home from 1958 until his death in 1969, reflecting his modest lifestyle and deep connection to the people.
- One Pillar Pagoda - This distinctive pagoda, resembling a lotus blossom rising from the water, symbolizes purity and resilience. Built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, it was an offering to the goddess of mercy.
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The museum in Hanoi provides an in-depth look into the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, featuring traditional artifacts, full-scale ethnic houses, and interactive exhibits.
- Hoa Lo Prison - This historic site offers a profound insight into the lives of Vietnamese revolutionaries during the First Indochina War, making it a must-visit on your journey.
- Temple of Literature & National University - Known as Van Mieu in Vietnamese, this temple is a symbol of Vietnam’s educational and cultural heritage. Established in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty, it was Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and honoring scholars and literature.
- Hanoi Train Street - Experience the unique charm of Hanoi’s Train Street, a narrow residential area where trains pass just inches from homes. Enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in this extraordinary experience.
What's Included
- Private, passion, knowledgeable tour guide
- Private transportation
- All entrance fees & tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off from the hotel in and around the Hanoi city
- Vietnamese Lunch
- Private, passion, knowledgeable tour guide
- Private transportation
- All entrance fees & tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off from the hotel in and around the Hanoi city
- Vietnamese Lunch
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Gratuities
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Tipping
- Gratuities
- Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information
This tour offers an exploration of Hanoi’s most renowned and historical landmarks, such as Tran Quoc Pagoda (Vietnam’s oldest pagoda), the Ho Chi Minh Complex featuring the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Independence Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Delight…
This tour offers an exploration of Hanoi’s most renowned and historical landmarks, such as Tran Quoc Pagoda (Vietnam’s oldest pagoda), the Ho Chi Minh Complex featuring the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Independence Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Delight in a meal at a celebrated Vietnamese restaurant, giving you a richer understanding of the local cuisine and culture. This combination is sure to deliver an exceptional experience.
Location
Old Quarter
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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160janeh
Mar 17, 2026
Excellent full day tour of Hanoi City with Love Vietnam Tours - Excellent tour of Hanoi City with Robert, who was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, and explained a lot of history and information. This tour exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend. The Train Street experience is unbelievable, and the temples and pagodas were amazing. Authentic Vietnamese lunch was delicious. Truly an enjoyable experience for this full day tour with so many activities to see and do.
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Rpd2020
Mar 17, 2026
Excellent small group Hanoi city tour - Our city tour of Hanoi was excellent. Our tour guide, Robert, was very knowledgable and provided a lot a very good information. Our small group of 8 was very happy with the tour would highly recommend Love Vietnam !
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Megands7757dw
Nov 14, 2025
A great way to experience Hanoi! - We loved our time in Hanoi! We only had a day and got to see & experience so much thanks to Robert and Tuang. Robert is so knowledgeable and so enjoyable to spend the day with! Train street is definitely something to see and lunch was fabulous. The van made the ~2 hour drive from the port comfortable. We would highly recommend!
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Shermanse2016
Sep 1, 2025
Bat Trang Ceramics and Soy Villages - From the very beginning of outlining this private half day tour, the communication was excellent and the details were provided in a friendly and efficient way. We had a number of questions which were promptly addressed. Hai, our tour guide, was prompt, even early, spoke very good English and always engaged us in a pleasant and friendly manner. It was clear he wanted us to learn and enjoy. Which we very much did. Highly recommend
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Philippk679
Apr 30, 2025
The perfect day in Hanoi - On the recommendation of friends we were recommended a tour with shark (which was our guide) and we can only recommend it to anyone! Shark speaks perfectly understandable English and is a great organizational talent. Our tour much on the 30.04 (50. The city was crowded and the streets were jammed. Thanks to Hai and our driver we got through everywhere well, never had to wait long at museums and sights and so we had enough time to look at everything in peace and let Hai explain it to us.
That it was also our first full day in Hanoi we still got great tips for food and nightlife.
We can only recommend shark as a guide!
For this reason we booked a trip to Ha Long Bay with him.
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Discerning189
Feb 25, 2025
A Worthwhile Tour Despite the Rain - The tour on Tuesday, February 25th was informative, educational and stimulating. It started with the Tran Quoc pagoda and ended with the Hoa Lo prison. The tour guide Hai had a good command of the English language and was knowledgeable, personable and very friendly. The driver drove safely and skillfully in the heavy Hanoi traffic. The restaurant for the traditional Vietnamese meal was well chosen.
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33sols
Dec 21, 2024
Fun, enriching, cultural and iconic! - Middle-aged woman traveling solo through this beautiful country. The Hanoi private city tour was super exciting, well-curated, safe, and informative. Louis, my tour guide was polite, pleasant, attentive, and very knowledgeable. I positively and wholeheartedly recommend this company and you’d be lucky if you get Louis as your guide!
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Bernadette_g
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour, highly recommended - The tour was excellent. Our guidesSon was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw many interesting sights and really got a feel for the city. The pick up at our hotel, air conditioned van, reasonable price and delicious lunch were all nice extra touches. I highly recommend this tour and Son.
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312lisandram
Nov 13, 2024
Sensational! - We made the tour in eight people to Halong Bay and Hanoi, we were in
8 people and we made everything private. Excellent cars, boat, restaurants, guide Robert made all the difference, helped us in everything, worried about
good provide the best, good explained about Hanoi. We were happy and would like to indicate to our friends!
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Eliezeidan
Oct 27, 2024
Hanoi Private Tour - Had an amazing tour with the greatest tour guide Robert. He was friendly, patient, informative and I could sense the passion he had for his job and country.
Will definitely recommend you take this tour to see the most important sites of Hanoi and make valuable memories!
P.S The driver of as also amazing!
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