Hanoi City TourUS$30/pax

Name: Hanoi City Tour
Brand: Vietnam Airport Car
Price: 30 USD
Rating: 96 (30 reviews)

Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh complex, Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple

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Overview

As one of the most long-existed capitals in the world, Hanoi conserves all the precious culture and historical traces that time left behind.

Visiting this ancient but bustling city, you will have a chance to see the colonial architecture, ancient pagodas, unique museums, featured cuisine, and so on.

But don’t let the massive list overwhelm you; the most highlighted ones have been filtrated into our Hanoi City tour - easy for you to get to know Hanoi in only one day.

Highlights

Explore famous religious sites to understand the culture of Hanoi and find mental peace.

Admire the greatest national hero of Vietnam history and the ups and downs of his life.

Visit the first university in Vietnam

Try making a ceramic product in Bat Trang Ceramic Village or visit unique museums.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at our restaurant.

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Explore Hanoi in a day

Have your breakfast at the hotel and go down to the lobby.

Tour guide and car from Vietnam Airport Transfer will pick you up between 8 am - 8.30 am

08h30: We arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda in the center of West Lake. This pagoda is the most ancient one which is built in the 6th century.

09h00 – 9h15: Next stop is the Ho Chi Minh complex. Here you can see with your own eyes the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, then move to nearby houses to hear the time he worked and lived here to operate the Vietnamese Revolution.

Visit One Pillar Pagoda, which literally stands on one buttress only. Worshiping the statue of the Bodhisattva, this unique pagoda has an interesting myth. Come to figure it out!

10h30-11h00: You can choose whether to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Bat Trang Ceramic Village.

Tuesdays – Thursdays – Saturdays & Sundays: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and explore the distinctions of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays: Visit Bat Trang Ceramíc Village, and get to know the daily local life and the process of how to make a ceramic product.

12h30: Enjoy many Vietnamese dishes in a hearty lunch at our restaurant.

13h30-13h45: Continuing the tour, you will visit the Temple of Literature, which officially opened in the 11 century. This very first university in Vietnam has raised countless brilliant students for the country.

15h45: Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake and we will visit Ngoc Son Temple, built in the 13th century in commemoration of Tran Hung Dao commander.

16h15: Drop you off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Besides Hanoi City Tours, Vietnam Airport Transfer also offers other package tours to this beautiful city of Vietnam. Check out Hanoi sightseeing tours, Hanoi food tours, Hanoi jeep tours,... and vicinity tours depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, and so on.

Please contact us for booking procedures and any further questions!

Meals: lunch

Inclusions

Shuttle bus throughout the tour (County 29 seats – max 20 pax).

A water bottle for each

Entrance tickets

English-speaking guide (guarantee 5 years of experience)

Vietnamese lunch featured unique Hanoi cuisine

Exclusions

Surcharge: Cyclo, Water Puppet Show

Beverages for lunch

Tips for tour guide & driver

Personal expenses or anything not mentioned in the included section.

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4.81 based on 13 reviews

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Mijia 5
December 2, 2022
Just had such a fun tour with Naomi yesterday from Vietnam Airport Car. Very informative, excellent time management, fitted in so much, good food recommendations. A special family memory was created yesterday, thank you to Naomi and the team from Vietnam Airport Car.
David 5
December 2, 2022
The day trip Hanoi is awesome with a really nice and supportive tour guide. We had a great time exploring all the famous destinations here. Hanoi is really fascinating, romantic place for a couple.
Nathalie 4
October 20, 2022
Our team includes 10 people and we did have a great time during day trip from Hanoi. We felt great to know more about Vietnam history and culture through the most well-know destinations. I was impressed with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum although waiting for a long time to enter. The traffic was crowded.

Btw we have a great trip here!
Nicole 5
August 20, 2022
On our trip to Vietnam, Mia was one of the greatest tour leaders we've ever had. One of her personalized tours of the city of Hanoi was made possible by her excellent English, tremendous passion, and familiarity with Vietnamese culture. One of the most interesting and enjoyable excursions we've ever taken. She took us to a number of interesting places across the city throughout the day, including the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum where she described its significance and connected it to a number of significant elements of Vietnamese history and culture. We enjoyed unique cuisine which was one of the best parts of the day. Mia brought us to a little pho restaurant where we enjoyed one of the nicest lunches we've ever had along with a distinctive drink.
Christine 4.5
March 18, 2023
Excellent Hanoi city tour. You can admire the great destinations of Hanoi during the trip. Excellent tour guide in Anne.
Ava 5
January 17, 2023
We had a great time, my husband and I. Nick was the tour guide. He was outstanding! He was really knowledgeable, both within and outside of the trip. Throughout the trip, he was quite enlightening. calmly and gently speaking. He led us to a restaurant with delectable meals after extensively explaining the history of each location. Last but not least, he led us to taste egg coffee, and my God, it was so good! Furthermore, he taught us what and where not to buy.
Although it's a private trip, my husband and I won't have to travel with any other people, which is something we've always appreciated.

Nick spoke English fluently and provided excellent information. Mr. Minh was our driver; may God bless his soul for doing so at rush hour!

For future customers and travelers, if you want to experience Hanoi to the fullest, book this trip and enjoy it. This trip will not make you regret it.
Emma 5
March 14, 2023
We did both the city tour and the food tour. We really enjoyed talking with our guides, who were very helpful and considerate to us and our news. Anh was our city tour guide, and Ngoc was our food tour guide. We loved trying new things and ending the night at a cafe. We highly recommend these tours!
Rita 5
December 12, 2022
Anna gave us a fantastic day trip hanoi. She is an extremely knowledgeable, polite, and enthusiastic tour guide. She would give us wonderful stories about famous highlights, history, and local lives at each stop. We learned a lot about Hanoi's past and current. Our tour guide was excellent at scheduling and pace, ensuring that we had enough time to visit each area without feeling hurried. Overall, we really suggest her as a guide. Thank you for a wonderful day!
Maria 5
March 11, 2023
This is very unique since you will get the opportunity to interact with locals. Mike, my tour guide, was wonderful. Because I wanted to see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum early, which is only open in the morning and has large lines of people, He kindly started our trip at 8:00 a.m for me.

I had a terrific time with him; Don't miss out on this opportunity. You should give it a go.
Gabriel 5
February 26, 2023
Ngoc led us on a fascinating and delightful tour of day trip from Hanoi. She arranged and presented the tour in such a way that we gained an understanding of the history, lives, and rich culture of the great people of Vietnam. We are grateful for everything she did to meet our requirements and circumstances, as well as the connection we formed with her. Thank you so much, and best wishes.
Luc 5
February 25, 2023
We greatly enjoyed the Hanoi city tour with our wonderful guide, Anna. She was patient and giving with her knowledge of Hanoi and Vietnam's history. I loved the opportunity to discuss ideas while enjoying ice cream, bun cha, and egg coffee at the recommended locations. Thank you for the memorable memories of our day trip to Hanoi.
Grace 4
February 19, 2023
Mike, our tour guide had an excellent command of English. She brought us through the West Lake, Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and more.

His knowledge of the history of Vietnam and various attractions is very impressive and we had a most enjoyable day trip to Hanoi with him. Hope to come back Vietnam and visit more destinations here. but you should check the weather before starting the trip. We had got a drizzling that day :(
Patrick 5
February 18, 2023
We had a great time on our trip with Minh and would suggest it to anybody wishing to learn more about Hanoi! He tailored our trip to our preferences while still ensuring that we saw some of the most prominent sights and provided us with ideas for other places to see and eat.

A fascinating day trip Hanoi

Many people love to travel with their pets, but unfortunately, bringing pets on a Hanoi city tour may be difficult. While it is possible to bring pets on some tours or outdoor activities in Hanoi, most tourist attractions and public transportation do not allow pets.

Additionally, there may be health and safety concerns to consider. Depending on the type of pet, they may be at risk for disease transmission, injury, or theft in busy cities like Hanoi. Some places may also have restrictions on certain breeds or sizes of pets.

If you do need to bring your pet, it's best to research in advance to find pet-friendly activities and accommodation options in Hanoi, as well as what documentation or health requirements are necessary for travel. Alternatively, consider leaving your pet with a trusted pet sitter or boarding facility while you enjoy your city tour.

The biggest cultural events in Hanoi are the Tet Festival (Vietnamese New Year), Mid-Autumn Festival, and or Christmas. These are great events to attend during a city tour to learn more about Vietnamese culture. However, the traffic will be really busy at that time.

The best shopping destinations in Hanoi are the Old Quarter's streets full of markets and shops, particularly Hang Gai Street, famous for silk products.

The Old Quarter is the ideal location to try authentic Vietnamese food during a Hanoi city tour. Popular dishes include Pho, Banh Mi, and Cha Ca. You will not miss any special cuisine when traveling with our tour guide.

Hoan Kiem Lake has a rich history dating back to Vietnamese folklore, with the lake being considered a sacred site. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists, with its picturesque scenery and scenic walking paths.

The story of a king returning the sword to the turtle after gaining victory against the enemy in the 15th century. The name Hoan Kiem shows a part of the story; Hoan means the return and Kiem is the sword. The details will be revealed on the Hanoi city tour.

Hanoi city tour would not be complete without visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh complex, Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and more. Each has its stories and the guides will be happy to share them with you. Then you can understand more about Vietnamese culture.

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