View AllThis premium private full-day tour is designed for guests staying in central Hanoi (Tuesday to Sunday). Your dedicated guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and take you through Hanoi’s most iconic historical and cultural sites, starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex due to its early closing time. The tour concludes with a convenient drop-off at Noi Bai International Airport.
Hotel Pickup: Flexible between 08:00 – 09:00 AM directly at your hotel (within 10 km radius of Hoan Kiem Lake).
09:00 – 10:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex first. Pay respects at the Mausoleum (embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh) and explore the historic stilt houses and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda.
10:45 – 11:45: Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, followed by a pleasant stroll along scenic West Lake.
12:00 – 13:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a reputable local restaurant.
13:30 – 14:30: Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070. Wander through its serene courtyards and ancient architecture.
14:45 – 15:45: Tour Hoa Lo Prison, a powerful historical site known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.
16:00 – 17:00: Explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple on the small island – the romantic heart of Hanoi.
17:15 – 18:15: Immerse yourself in the bustling Old Quarter with a traditional cyclo ride and guided walking tour through the ancient 36 streets.
18:45 – 19:45: Enjoy the famous Water Puppet Show – a spectacular traditional Vietnamese art form performed with puppets on water, accompanied by live folk music.
Airport Drop-off: Between 20:00 – 20:30 PM at Noi Bai International Airport. Tour concludes.
Professional private English-speaking guide (Vietnamese also available as default; other languages upon request with additional fee)
Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day
Hotel pickup in central Hanoi
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)
Other languages upon request with additional fees
For this Private Tour, our dedicated guide and private vehicle will pick you up directly at your hotel within a 10 km radius of Hoan Kiem Lake. After the tour, you will be dropped off at 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 City Tour is available only from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Fridays for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum).
Guide default: English or Vietnamese. Other languages are available upon request with additional fees.
The itinerary starts with the Ho Chi Minh Complex due to its early closing 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.
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.
