View AllThis premium private full-day “Temple Literature Classic” tour is designed for guests arriving at Noi Bai International Airport from Tuesday to Sunday. Because the Ho Chi Minh Complex closes early, your dedicated guide will take you there first after airport pickup, followed by a perfect sequence of Hanoi’s most iconic cultural and historical sites, ending with dinner and drop-off.
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.
09:30 – 11:00: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex first. Pay respects at the mausoleum and 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.
11:15 – 12:00: Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi (6th century), beautifully located on a small island in West Lake. Admire its elegant architecture and tranquil setting.
12:15 – 13:15: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
13:45 – 15:00: Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first national university founded in 1070. Wander through its serene courtyards, ancient pavilions, and the Well of Heavenly Clarity.
15:15 – 16:15: Take a scenic stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple, and enjoy a guided walking tour through the bustling Old Quarter with its 36 ancient streets.
16:30 – 17:30: Experience a relaxing 1-hour traditional cyclo ride through the vibrant heart of the Old Quarter.
18:00 – 19:00: Enjoy the spectacular Water Puppet Show – a must-see traditional Vietnamese art performance with live folk music.
19:15 – 20:45: Savor an authentic 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 English-speaking guide
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
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 Temple Literature Classic 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.
