Hanoi City Half-day Tour : Afternoon
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Hanoi City Half-day Tour : Afternoon
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About This Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Transfers included
Shuttle bus
Duration: Half Day (Afternoon)
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Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
Group Size
22 PAX (maximum capacity)
Highlights
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in the 11th century
Learn about Confucian education and Vietnam’s scholarly history
Explore the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
Gain insight into Vietnam’s colonial period and wartime history
Itinerary
- 14.00 - 14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
- 15:15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilto”
- 16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
Full Description
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the world’s most ancient capitals. This half-day city tour offers a concise yet meaningful introduction to Hanoi’s history, culture, and spiritual heritage through its most iconic landmarks, ancient pagodas, and museums.
Includes
- Shuttle bus during the tour
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance tickets as per itinerary
- One bottle of water per guest
Not Included
- Lunch and beverages
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses or services not mentioned above
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) when visiting mausoleums, temples, and pagodas
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays
- Bring essentials such as cash, phone or camera, sunscreen, raincoat, or umbrella (depending on weather)
- Optional cyclo ride or water puppet show may be arranged at the end of the tour
- Tour may finish slightly earlier or later due to traffic or operational conditions
- The order of the itinerary may change depending on the guide’s arrangement
Accessibility
- Ages 1–4: Free of charge
- Ages 5–8: 75% of adult price
- 9 years and above: Adult price
Reviews
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My family and I booked a private tour with Linh, who showed us around the streets of Hanoi for a half-day session. He didn’t miss a single detail about our surroundings and is extensively knowledgeable about the city’s culture and history. Highly recommend!
Guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Car provided was very nice. Interesting tour of the city highlights. Train Street was fun!
Sam was an amazing guide, we spent a lot of time at each landmark, where he explained to us in detail the history of Vietnam and the structures. It was really fun, with the highlight definitely being the train street experience, and he booked us a table in advance so we would not have to wait anywhere!
1/2 day tour was a super introduction to Vietnamese history, culture and Hanoi as it was and is today. Our guide, Long, was extremely knowledgeable and empathetic. The 1/2 went so quickly and we definitely want more!
Our tour guide Andy was very knowledgeable of the history of Vietnam. He taught us about the Temple of Education. He took us to Train Street and we got to experience the train passing. Andy was an AMAZING GUIDE. Highly recommend Andy to everyone.