View AllThis premium private full-day tour is specially designed for guests arriving at Noi Bai International Airport from Tuesday to Sunday. Your dedicated guide and private vehicle will meet you at the airport and provide a seamless, enriching experience combining Hanoi’s iconic landmarks with cultural highlights including a cyclo ride and the famous water puppet show.
Airport Pickup: Between 06:30 – 08:30 AM at Noi Bai International Airport (flexible according to your flight arrival). Our representative will be waiting with a name sign at the arrival hall.
Upon arrival in central Hanoi, the tour proceeds as follows (times are approximate and can be adjusted based on your flight landing time):
09:30 – 10:15: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully situated on a small island in scenic West Lake.
10:30 – 11:45: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. Pay respects at the mausoleum and stroll through the gardens and the two modest stilt houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked.
12:00 – 12:30: Admire the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of the most unique architectural wonders in the world.
12:45 – 13:45: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant featuring fresh ingredients and traditional dishes.
14:15 – 15:15: Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university established in 1070. Wander through its serene courtyards and ancient pavilions.
15:30 – 16:30: Tour Hoa Lo Prison, a significant historical site known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.
16:45 – 17:45: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Old Quarter with a relaxing traditional cyclo ride through the ancient 36 streets, followed by a guided walking exploration around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
18:00 – 19:00: Conclude your unforgettable day with the spectacular Water Puppet Show – a traditional Vietnamese art form combining music, dance, and puppetry on water.
Private drop-off: Between 19:30 – 20:30 PM directly at your hotel in Hanoi (hotel booked by you). Tour concludes.
Professional private English-speaking guide
Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day
Airport pickup from Noi Bai International Airport
All entrance fees to listed attractions
Traditional cyclo ride in the Old Quarter
Water Puppet Show ticket
Mineral water (1-2 bottles per person)
Drinks other than mineral water
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Surcharge for Lunar New Year (if applicable)
Our professional guide with private vehicle will pick you up directly at Noi Bai International Airport (within the arrival hall with a name sign). After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in central Hanoi.
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 City Tour with airport pickup is available only from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Fridays for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum).
The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on your exact flight arrival time.
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 and activities 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.
