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Overview
Hanoi, set on the banks of the Red River, is one of the world's oldest capitals with the Hanoi half day group tour with lunch. Visitors can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples, and unique museums within the city center. Travelers will find a rich tapestry of history, from colonial buildings to ancient temples and vibrant museums. This tour takes you through the city’s most significant cultural and historical landmarks.
Highlights
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake with the Hanoi half day group tour with lunch.
- Explore the Ho Chi Minh complex and One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi.
- Learn about ethnic groups at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum.
- Discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university.
- Tour the historic Hoa Lo Prison Museum with the Hanoi half day group tour with lunch.
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Itinerary
Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and pride throughout history. This half-day tour is designed to give you a feel of Hanoi's local culture while you enjoy sightseeing highlights of an adorable Hanoi. Explore Hanoi with the Hanoi half day group tour with lunch that promises to take you to the most majestic historic buildings and share the most interesting stories about the attractions. After settling down, we will go to a restaurant with mouthwatering traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Morning Tour:
Start your day with a friendly guide who will pick you up from your hotel. Begin exploring the vibrant city of Hanoi. Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. This 6th-century pagoda is the oldest in Hanoi and offers stunning views and serene surroundings. The Tran Quoc Pagoda is Hanoi’s oldest temple. It sits on the tiny Golden Fish Island on West Lake (Ho Tay), joined to the lake banks by a causeway. It is a picturesque spot, but the temple was not always here. Originally, in the 6th century, the pagoda was built on the banks of the Red River.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex. Stroll through the gardens and see the houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex is an important place of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials, and pagodas, it is usually crowded with Vietnamese who come from far and wide to pay their respects to 'Uncle Ho.' Then, visit the unique One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. Famously known as 'the most unique pagoda in Asia', one pillar has a unique architectural structure. The pagoda looks like a lotus flower which also happens to be the national flower of Vietnam. The pagoda is in the lake with a square structure on a stone pillar.
Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant featuring eight traditional dishes. Afterward, return to your hotel for a brief rest.
Afternoon Tour:
Continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Established in the 11th century, it was Vietnam's first university and a symbol of its dedication to education. Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum, historically used by French colonists for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Known as the "Hanoi Hilton" to American POWs, this site offers a sobering glimpse into Vietnam's past Hoa Lo Prison, one of the most brutal prisons with extremely cruel punishment, is a historical place that has witnessed the strong determination of Vietnamese revolutionaries and their sacrifice for the country. Conclude your tour and return to your hotel, having experienced Hanoi's rich history and culture.
Schedule
Includes
- Hanoi Half Day City tour
- Professional English-speaking Guide
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (Old Quarter area)
- Lunch
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Know Before You Go
All travellers are advised to dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples and pagodas.
Please note that the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
The Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for annual maintenance from June 15th to August 15th. During this period, visitors can still take pictures of the Mausoleum and explore the surrounding area.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
- You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
- This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
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