Half-Day Hanoi Highlights Tour
Joined 2025
Unlock the soul of Vietnam through its vibrant capital. On this Half-Day Hanoi Highlights Tour, I will take you on a journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden cultural gems. Discover Hanoi’s rich history, captivating architecture, and enduring traditions — all in just a few unforgettable hours.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Please provide me with your name and the address of your accommodation so I can arrange a pick-up and take you to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi."
Ho Chi Minh's complex
Pick up at your hotel or chosen location to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here, you’ll view the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed on Mondays and Fridays). Following this, visit the wooden stilt house that served as his residence from 1954 until his death.
Next, you’ll visit the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This pagoda has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
Tran Quoc - the old pagoda in Hanoi
Continue to West Lake and visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhist pagodas in Hanoi, dating back to the Ly Dynasty. Then, take a walk to visit Quan Thanh Temple, another significant cultural and historical site in the area.
Hoa Lo prison museum known as Hanoi Hilton
our final stop will be the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Initially used by French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, it was later used by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this period, American POWs referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
Hanoi old quarters
Wrap up the tour by walking through the bustling Old Quarters of Hanoi. Here, you’ll see how local people make a living, with vibrant street markets, traditional shops, and a myriad of activities that showcase the daily life and industrious spirit of Hanoi’s residents.
This itinerary offers a rich blend of history, culture, and local experiences, ensuring a memorable visit to Hanoi. If there’s anything else you’d like to add or modify, just let me know!
Ending Point
Your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees of planned visiting spots
Public transportation fees, such as metered taxi/bus or Grab car. You will pay for the transport directly in cash.
Personal expenses
Meals
Tipping
Tour Important Information
• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
• For tours where you book the guide only, transportation is not included. The customer is responsible for both the guide fee and any transportation expenses (such as taxis, buses, or private vehicles) during the tour.
• If you would like me to arrange a private car, please let me know in advance.
Important message from the supplier
All tours can be customized for you. Please send me a message with your requests!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Anh C.
My name is Anh, and I am a professional Vietnam tour guide born and raised in Hanoi. With over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, I have had the pleasure of guiding travelers from more than 50 countries around the world. Whether you’re exploring bustling Hanoi or venturing across Vietnam, I am here to help create a smooth, memorable, and truly local experience.
$100/ per group