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View AllThis well-paced private full-day tour focuses on Hanoi’s most essential historical and cultural landmarks. With your dedicated guide and private vehicle, enjoy a comfortable and insightful experience from central Hanoi to the airport.
Hotel Pickup: Flexible between 08:00 – 09:00 AM directly at your hotel in central Hanoi (within 10 km radius of Hoan Kiem Lake).
09:15 – 10:45: Begin your day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Pay respects at the mausoleum and explore the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, the humble stilt houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked, and the peaceful gardens of Ba Dinh Square.
11:00 – 11:45: Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi (6th century), beautifully situated on a small island in West Lake.
12:00 – 13:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
13:30 – 14:45: Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070. Wander through its serene courtyards, ancient pavilions, and the famous Well of Heavenly Clarity.
15:00 – 16:00: Take a scenic stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple, and enjoy a guided walking tour through the bustling Old Quarter with its iconic 36 ancient streets.
Airport Drop-off: Between 17:20 – 17:35 PM at Noi Bai International Airport. Tour concludes.
Professional private English-speaking guide
Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day
All entrance fees to listed attractions
Mineral water (1-2 bottles per person)
Airport drop-off at Noi Bai International Airport
Drinks other than mineral water
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Surcharge for Lunar New Year (if applicable)
Other language guides (available upon request with additional fee)
Our professional guide with private vehicle will pick you up directly at your hotel in central Hanoi (within 10 km radius of Hoan Kiem Lake). For hotels located further away, we will arrange the most convenient pick-up point after booking. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred directly to Noi Bai International Airport.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Sun hat / cap
Camera
Sunscreen
Modest clothing suitable for temples and cultural sites
Not allowed
Shorts, short skirts, tank tops or revealing clothing at religious and historical sites
Know before you go
This Private Full Day Classic Landmarks Tour is available only from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Fridays for Ho Chi Minh Complex).
The itinerary is flexible and can be gently adjusted based on your preferences and energy.
Children Policy: Child 5–11 years old = 75% of adult rate. Child under 5 years old = Free of charge (FOC, sharing seat and meals with parents). Children taller than 1 meter will pay full entrance fees where applicable.
All sites in this tour are open on the operating days.
The tour is suitable for all ages with moderate walking involved.
If you are traveling with friends on separate bookings, please share your booking details with us at least 24 hours in advance.
