Full-Day Tour with Optional Cyclo or Puppet Show

Highlights

• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, and the unique One Pillar Pagoda
• Discover Vietnam’s ethnic diversity at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
• Enjoy a Vietnamese local lunch, with a vegetarian menu available upon request
• Visit the historic Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison Museum
• Enjoy an optional cyclo ride or a traditional water puppet show

Description

08:00–08:30 | Hotel Pickup
Meet your English-speaking guide and travel to Hanoi’s major cultural and historical attractions.

08:45 | Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit this historic Buddhist pagoda on West Lake and admire its peaceful setting and traditional architecture.

09:30 | Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the surrounding gardens and the stilt house where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Continue to One Pillar Pagoda, famous for its distinctive lotus-inspired design.

Please dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is normally closed on Mondays, Fridays, and during its annual maintenance period. Access to the interior depends on the official opening schedule.

11:15 | Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to discover the diverse cultures, traditions, and daily lives of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic groups. Explore the museum’s fascinating exhibitions and learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage.

12:45 | Vietnamese Local Lunch
Enjoy a selection of traditional Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. A vegetarian meal can be arranged upon advance request. Please inform the operator of any dietary requirements when booking.

14:00–14:15 | Temple of Literature
Discover Vietnam’s historic center of learning, founded in 1070 and home to the country’s first national university.

15:15 | Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Explore this historic prison and learn about its history during French colonial rule and its later use during the Vietnam War.

16:15–16:30 | End of Main Sightseeing Tour
Conclude the main city tour. Guests who have booked an optional activity can continue with one of the following:

Optional Activities

Optional Cyclo Ride: Enjoy a traditional cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter and observe everyday local life.

Optional Water Puppet Show: Experience a traditional Vietnamese performance featuring water puppetry, music, and folk stories.

Optional activities are subject to availability and confirmation. Additional charges apply.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Hanoi, according to the selected service
• Transportation by shuttle bus or limousine, according to the selected option
• English-speaking tour guide
• One bottle of water
• Entrance tickets to the included attractions
• Vietnamese local lunch
• Vegetarian meal upon advance request

Excludes

• Drinks during lunch
• Optional cyclo ride and water puppet show
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Personal expenses and services not mentioned above

Important Information

• Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a raincoat or umbrella if needed
  Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance
  The itinerary may change due to traffic, weather, local conditions, or attraction opening hours
  The main sightseeing tour finishes around 16:15–16:30. Optional activities require additional time
  Child rates and transportation surcharges depend on the selected option
  Please check the optional activity price and availability before booking

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund