Hanoi: Half-day City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

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Take a guided tour to experience Hanoi's culture while seeing the city's highlights such as the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, Opera House, and more with private transportation.

Highlights

  • Experience a part of Vietnamese history at Uncle Ho’s final resting place
  • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market, and more
  • Witness old train tracks running through the heart of the old town of Hanoi
  • Benefit from hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off at Hanoi's Old Quarter
  • Enjoy a private tour limited to just your group for a personalized experience

Description

Begin with a hotel pickup, and set off in a private car to discover Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the popular leader of Vietnam, known as “Uncle Ho.” See where his body is preserved in a glass case, albeit against his wishes. Next, visit the Temple of Literature, often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Cross to Dong Xuan Market, the largest wholesale market in Hanoi dating back to 1889. Find a wide range of commodities from fabric, clothing, local handicrafts, souvenirs, and street foods. Then, stop at St. Joseph's Cathedral located on Nha Chung Street. Admire this Roman Catholic cathedral with neo-gothic style which was built about 120 years ago. Then, witness local life at Hanoi Train Street with a real railway line running through the road. Continue to the Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) which is the heart of Hanoi, not only geographically but also symbolically. Make your way to the Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between the 1901s and 1911s. Pass by Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner, and bid farewell to your guide before returning to your hotel.

Includes

Air-conditioned transportation during the trip English-speaking tour guide (Other languages will incur additional charges) All entry tickets A bottle of water

Important Information

  • Please note: The above itinerary applies exclusively to private tours. If you choose to book a group tour, a different itinerary will apply: - Morning: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. - Afternoon: Explore the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison (Maison Centrale). And Group Tour option just free pick up/drop off if your hotel places in Old Quater Area, outside of this area please go to meeting point at Hanoi Opera House

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