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 head straight to the Ho Chi Minh Complex (which closes early) before continuing with other iconic sites and cultural experiences.
Airport Pickup: Between 06:30 – 08:30 AM at Noi Bai International Airport (flexible according to your flight arrival). Our representative will wait with a name sign in the arrival hall.
09:00 – 10:30: Direct visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Pay respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and explore the iconic One Pillar Pagoda along with the humble stilt houses and peaceful gardens.
10:45 – 11:30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully located on an island in West Lake.
12:00 – 13:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
13:45 – 14:45: Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070.
15:00 – 16:00: Tour Hoa Lo Prison, a significant historical site known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.
16:15 – 17:30: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Old Quarter with guided exploration and a 1-hour traditional cyclo ride through the ancient 36 streets.
18:00 – 19:00: Enjoy the famous Water Puppet Show – a spectacular traditional Vietnamese art form with live folk music.
19:15 – 20:45: Savor a delightful Vietnamese dinner at a well-chosen local restaurant, featuring a variety of traditional dishes and specialties.
Private drop-off: Between 21:30 – 22:00 PM directly at your hotel in Hanoi (hotel booked by you). Tour concludes.
Professional private guide (default English & Vietnamese)
Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
Authentic Vietnamese dinner 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
1-hour 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)
Additional fee for other languages (upon request)
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 Mausoleum & Pagoda Highlights Tour with airport pickup is available only from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Fridays for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum).
The itinerary prioritizes the Ho Chi Minh Complex first due to early closing time and can be adjusted based on your exact flight arrival.
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.
