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Experience an unforgettable half-day exploring Hanoi on a guided tour in the Old Quarter. Visit museums, pagodas, temples, and much more. Enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

Highlights

• Visit the sacred site of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
• Learning about the history of the revolution and Uncle Ho
• Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam
• Visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi which is more than 1,500 years old
• Enjoy a traditional water puppet show (if option selected)

Description

Choose from several options. Please read the decription carefully before you book the city tour with show or only the ticket show ( no tour) Option: Group Tour Hanoi City Highlights Half-Day with Water Puppet Show ( No Lunch ) 14:00: Start with pickup at hotels inside Hanoi old quarter by our guide and begin your exploration of Hanoi. Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island at West Lake. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh used to preside over rallies. We will walk in front of the mausoleum while hearing the history of Uncle Ho and get time for some memory picture here. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.As the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a popular cultural and historical relic in every Hanoi travel tour. Not only is it a cultural and historical relic, it is also where many students come to pray for luck in their upcoming exams and studies. Visiting this place, you will be enchanted by its grandeur and serenity. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history of development from the early days. Enjoy a final stop at the Water Puppet Theater where you will get to witness a 50-minute show. The puppet theater is right near the Sword Lake, in the center of the Old Quarter. Tour ends at Thang Long Waterpuppet Theatre ( 57B Dinh Tien Hoang street). Tour ends. Option : Water Puppet Show Ticket at Thang Long Waterpuppet Theatre in Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) - 50 Minutes show duration with many show timings. Language at local music art show in Vietnamese ( audio guide in different languages is not included, you can rent audio guide equipment at gate of theatre 10 minutes before the show if needed) With a range of different times available each day , you can select the show time that best suits your travel plans. Skip the lines at the Water Puppet Theater with this service that includes show tickets. Choose from several Water Puppet Show times. Experience one of Vietnam's most memorable and traditional art forms during a live 50-minute performance. The art of water puppetry has a distinct Vietnamese identity. It came into existence more than a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. In its earliest days, water puppetry portrayed the daily life of villagers – in farming and fishing activities, children’s play and in romance. Today the performance also brings in ancient legends and myths.

Includes

Transportation by shuttle bus English-speaking tour guide All entrance fees Water puppet show ticket

Important Information

• Please read the decription carefully before you book the city tour with show or only the ticket show ( no tour) Option: Group Tour Hanoi City Highlights Half-Day with Water Puppet Show ( No Lunch ) This trip includes visits to temples/pagodas and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, travelers wearing shorts and miniskirts will not be allowed to enter. Option : Water Puppet Show Ticket at Thang Long Waterpuppet Theatre Please be ready at Thang Long Waterpuppet Theatre ( address : 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street , Hoan Kiem Distrct, Hanoi ) 10 minutes before the show timing to exchange from QR code to physical entry ticket for check-in. If available, please fill your WhatsApp number then our team can connect you to support faster.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund