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Hanoi City Half-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

Temple of Literature entrance in Hanoi during guided half-day city tour.
Tran Quoc Pagoda by the lake in Hanoi with Vietnamese flag.
Tour guide with tourists at a historic temple entrance in Hanoi.
Hanoi Opera House with palm trees and cars in front, part of the Hanoi city highlights tour.

Duration

4 hr

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

    • 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
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    Start point

    Temple of Literature

    1. Temple of Literature

    Tickets included
    7 min
    1.4 km
    Ho Chi Minh Complex

    2. Ho Chi Minh Complex

    Tickets included
    3 min
    0.7 km
    Ba Dinh Square

    3. Ba Dinh Square

    Tickets not included
    1 min
    0.35 km
    One Pillar Pagoda

    4. One Pillar Pagoda

    Tickets included
    10 min
    2.2 km
    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    5. Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Tickets included
    4.2 min
    21 km
    St. Joseph’s Cathedral

    6. St. Joseph’s Cathedral

    Tickets included
    12 min
    2 km

    Passes By

    Cafe Minh at the Old Quarter

    7. Cafe Minh at the Old Quarter

    Free Admission
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    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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