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Hanoi Full Day Private Mausoleum & Pagoda Highlights Tour with Airport Pickup

4.5
14 hours
Start Noi Bai International Airport and end Tour end at your hotel in Hanoi

About this activity

  • Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • Duration 14 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
  • Skip the line through a separate entranceSave up to 2-3 hours
  • Live tour guideEnglish, Vietnamese
  • Private available

Itinerary

  1. 1 starting location options:Noi Bai International Airport (1 hour)
  2. car
  3. Ho Chi Minh ComplexSightseeing, Historical, Photography (2 hours)
  4. car
  5. Tran Quoc PagodaHistorical (1 hour)
  6. car
  7. Hanoi Old QuarterRestaurant (1 hour)
  8. car
  9. Temple of LiteratureHistorical (1 hour)
  10. car
  11. Hoa Lo PrisonHistorical (1 hour)
  12. car
  13. Hanoi Old QuarterIn-depth Cultural, Walking Adventure, Relaxing (1 hour)
  14. walking
  15. Cyclo TourHanoi Old Quarter Safari, In-depth Cultural (1 hour)
  16. bicycle
  17. Thang Long Water Puppet TheatrePuppet Show (45 minutes)
  18. car
  19. Hanoi Old QuarterRestaurant (2 hours)
  20. car
  21. 1 drop-off locations:Tour end at your hotel in Hanoi (15 minutes)
Map of tour Hanoi Full Day Private Mausoleum & Pagoda Highlights Tour with Airport Pickup
  • Highlights

    • Exclusive Private Tour with dedicated guide and private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Early Noi Bai Airport Pickup followed by immediate visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex (closes early)
    • Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the historic stilt houses
    • Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi on West Lake
    • Discover Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university
    • Tour Hoa Lo Prison (the “Hanoi Hilton”)
    • Enjoy Old Quarter exploration with 1-hour traditional cyclo ride
    • Experience the spectacular Water Puppet Show
    • Savor authentic Vietnamese lunch and dinner
    • Professional guide (default: English & Vietnamese; other languages available upon request with additional fee)
  • Full Itinerary

    This 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.

  • Includes

    Guide

    Professional private guide (default English & Vietnamese)

    Meals

    Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant

    Authentic Vietnamese dinner at local restaurant

    Transport

    Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day

    Included Activities

    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)

    Insurance

    Additional Services

    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)

  • Meeting point

    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.

    Noi Bai International Airport in Google Maps
  • Important information

    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.