Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam with over 1000 years of history. It is an important center of education, politics, economy, and culture of Vietnam for a long time ago until now. The beauty of Ha Noi is the unique blend of ancient and modern culture as well as the architecture mixed with the ups and downs of Vietnamese history. Traveling to Ha Noi, Vietnam, you should enjoy Ha Noi’s history; its landscapes, and local lives. All you need is to book Ha Noi City Tour 1 Day at Culture Pham Travel.
In addition to this tour, we also provide some private Hanoi Tours and car services that you may be interested in, including:
- Hanoi Street Food Tour – 40 USD/pax
- Hanoi To Sapa Private Car – 147 USD/Sedan
- Private Car Hanoi to Ninh Binh – 51 USD/Sedan
- Hanoi To Mai Chau Private Car – 80 USD/Sedan
- Private Car Hanoi To Halong Bay – 60 USD/Sedan
Hanoi City Tour Overview
Tour duration: 8-10 hours (one day)
Tour type: private Hanoi city tour, customizable upon request
Transportation: private car with driver
Best highlights:
- Visit the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to learn about Vietnam’s legendary leader and drop by his working and residence places (President’s Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and his stilt house)
- Drop by One Pillar Pagoda, one of the most unique Buddhist architectures in Vietnam
- Admire Tran Quoc Pagoda, a famous and sacred Buddhist center in Hanoi
- Learn about Vietnam’s educational traditions through the nation’s first university- the Temple of Literature
- Understand Vietnam’s formation, ancient history, and different ethnic groups at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake to admire Hanoi’s symbols: Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, etc.
HA NOI CITY TOUR 1 DAY – PRIVATE TOUR ITINERARY
In The Morning
At 8:30 am, your private tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi City Center. Then we start the Hanoi City Tour 1 Day – Private Tour. Our knowledgeable tour guide will take you to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This is the place where the Vietnamese people respect and worship the first President of Vietnam.
After that, around 9:00 am, we will go to visit the President’s Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. Our tour guide will give you an insight into the history and cultural beauty of Vietnam from a long time ago until now.
Around 11:00 am, we will visit the most ancient pagoda in the north of Vietnam, Tran Quoc Pagoda from 545. It is a famous pagoda as the Buddhist relic of Vietnam in Ha Noi.
In The Afternoon
At 12:00 pm, we will have a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local food restaurant. We will enjoy many different local dishes in Ha Noi. After lunch, we will go visit the Temple of Literature. It is one of the famous temples in Hanoi and is considered the oldest university in Vietnam.
Keep doing Ha Noi City Tour 1 day, we go to visit the Temple of Literature. It is dedicated to sages and scholars, including Confucius, and is considered the “secret garden” of a bustling city. Moreover, our tour guide will tell you about the contribution of this temple to our education history as well as the comparison between the ancient education system and now.
At 3:00 pm, we will go to visit the Museum of Ethnology. It is a fantastic example of the diversity of 54 Vietnamese ethnic minority tribes. This outstanding museum is a great place to have a deep understanding of Vietnamese cultural identity.
Last but not least, Hoan Kiem Lake and 36 Old Streets are on this tour in the ancient town of Ha Noi. Finally, around 5:00 pm, we will drive you back to your hotel, and the tour ends.
Other Sightseeing Alternatives For Hanoi City Tour
Moreover, Hanoi offers visitors a wealth of cultural, historical, and scenic attractions. Hanoi City Tour 1 Day by Culture Pham Travel allows customers to change the tour itinerary according to their preferences. Some recommendations are:
- Hanoi Train Track Cafe: If you’re fed up with common attractions and want to find an off-beaten track, Hanoi train street can bring you a unique experience. You will feel the train up close when enjoying Vietnamse coffee.
- Hoa Lo Prison: Learn about part of Vietnam’s history in the painful war at Hoa Lo Prison. It was once used by the French colonists on Vietnamese politicians. It’s now a museum for visitors to understand that part of history.
- Perfume Pagoda: Admire the extensive complex of Buddhist pagodas, temples, and worshiping constructions. This ancient pagoda dates back to the 15th century.
- St. Joseph Cathedral: Visit the most celebrated cathedral in Hanoi. It follows the Neo-Gothic style in the late 19th century. It now serves as the Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi.
Travel Notes For Hanoi City Tour 1 Day
- A private Hanoi city tour is more flexible and preferable for tourists, as visitors can go about at their own pace.
- Please reserve a tour at least one month beforehand, especially during the tourism peak season (November to March).
- We highly recommend visitors wear comfortable clothes and footwear, as you will walk a lot during this tour.
- On Hanoi city tour, you will visit holy attractions, such as pagodas, mausoleums, and temples. So, we suggest wearing proper clothes without revealing your chest or above-knee parts.
