Hanoi City Tour

The gorgeous Temple of literature & National university, Museum of ethnology, Ho Chi Minh complex, Hanoi Old Quarter, water puppet show performance

9:00 AM: Get Pick up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the name of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered as the first national university of Vietnam.

Next stop at the Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments and traditional houses of many ethnic groups. To fully explore this interesting museum, it takes you around two hours. 

In the afternoon you visit the French Quarter – it is a “little Paris” in Hanoi with tree-lined boulevards, government head offices and a big square. Visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before having a leisurely walk in the botanical gardens to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live and work. Towards the unique One – pillar pagoda which is one of the city’s symbols. It takes us from 1 to 2 hours to explore this complex, depending on the number of traveler.

Come back to the Old Town for a walking tour. Start with a small pagoda named Ba Da quietly located in a small alley - only few steps from the Hanoi Great Cathedral, built by French colonialism since the 19th century. Your tour guide also takes you to typical streets of Hanoi such as Lan Ong Street selling traditional medicine, Lo Ren Street where metal items are produced ... Stop to visit the Dong Xuan central market - the largest in Hanoi. Continue walking to the famous area for night activities and street food - Ta Hien street, where you can see the vibrant streets with a lot of the amazing local foods and drinks. Trying to taste some for an unforgettable experience.

Finally enjoying the water puppet shows that is the unique performances, first appeared in the 11th century. In these shows, the daily life, culture and belief of Vietnamese people are described by puppets on water. The show usually integrates a traditional music performance as well.

Come back to hotel. End of the day

Inclusions

• English speaking tour guide following itinerary
• All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
• Private transportation following itinerary
• Entertainment / Show: Water puppet show
• 01 bottle of water per pax per day
• Service charges and Taxes

Cancellation by Customer

• Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
• Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
• Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
• Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
• Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for seating in the Car/Van and make you more active for walking, bring, hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary  because the weather in your trip can be very hot. 
You should take cash with you because banking system sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in your trip, 
Do not wear short inside temples and pagodas

Don't want the fun to end?

Why not combine this tour with Halong tours, Ninh Binh tous, Hue tours, Hoian tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.