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View AllThis private full-day tour offers a deep and meaningful journey into Vietnam’s revolutionary history. Your dedicated guide will meet you at the airport and head straight to the Ho Chi Minh Complex first (as it closes early), followed by other powerful historical sites and cultural highlights.
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.
09:15 – 10:45: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Pay respects at the Mausoleum (if open), 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 – 12:00: Tour Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by French colonialists and later used during the Vietnam War. Known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton,” this site provides profound insights into Vietnam’s fight for independence.
12:15 – 13:15: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a reputable local restaurant.
13:45 – 15:00: Visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, showcasing the crucial contributions and sacrifices of Vietnamese women throughout history and the revolution.
15:15 – 16:30: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Old Quarter with a traditional cyclo ride through the historic 36 ancient streets.
17:00 – 18:00: Experience the spectacular Water Puppet Show – a unique traditional Vietnamese performance with live folk music.
Private drop-off: Between 18:00 – 18:30 PM directly at your hotel in Hanoi (hotel booked by you). Tour concludes.
Professional private English-speaking guide (Vietnamese & English default)
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 Tour is available only from Tuesday to Sunday (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays – alternative focus will be arranged if needed).
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.
