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Hanoi City Half-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

Take a guided half-day tour of Hanoi’s top cultural landmarks with the ease of air-conditioned hotel transfers.

A local guide will share stories about the city’s rich history and most famous spots.

Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the city’s oldest.

Snap postcard-worthy photos at the striking One Pillar Pagoda, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Ba Dinh Square to capture Hanoi’s charm.

End the tour on a high and sweet note with a cup of creamy egg coffee at a charming Old Quarter café.

Half-day tour of Hanoi

English-speaking tour guide

Air-conditioned transfers

Hotel pick-up & drop-off within the Old Quarter area

Entry and sightseeing fees:

Temple of Literature

Ba Dinh Square

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside)

St. Joseph's Cathedral (outside)

Hanoi Opera House (outside)

Taxes and service charges

1 complimentary drink at Old Quarter Café

Tips and gratuities

Personal expenses

TOTAL DURATION4 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
1. Temple of Literature
Tickets included
Vietnam's first university, built in 1070, is a tribute to Confucius, blending serene gardens, Confucian architecture, and fascinating stelae of royal exam scholars. Bonus? It had a cameo in "The Quiet American", adding a dash of cinematic charm.
7 min
1.4 km
2. Ho Chi Minh Complex
Tickets included
3 min
0.7 km
3. Ba Dinh Square
Tickets not included
1 min
0.35 km
4. One Pillar Pagoda
Tickets included
10 min
2.2 km
5. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tickets included
4.2 min
21 km
6. St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Tickets included
12 min
2 km
Passes By
Hanoi Opera House
7. Cafe Minh at the Old Quarter
Free Admission
End point
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Arms and legs must be fully covered for entry to certain landmarks.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

This is applicable to all hotels within the Old Quarter area.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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