• Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - (Schedule is flexible)
  Our tour guide will pick you up and we will begin our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first stop will be Hoan Kiem Lake, often referred to as the heart of Hanoi. Here, you can watch locals engaging in activities like playing badminton and exercising.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Next, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, a traffic-free area featuring botanical gardens, monuments, memorials, and pagodas. The complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
• Temple of Literature & National University - Originally built in 1070 as a university dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and sages, the Temple of Literature & National University is a well-preserved example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. During your visit, you’ll explore historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors graduate, now serving as a memorial to education and literature.
• Hoa Lo Prison - Ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War, Hoa Lo Prison’s exhibits mainly focus on its use up to the mid-1950s, highlighting the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
• Vietnam National Museum of History - This museum houses over 200,000 objects and materials that trace Vietnamese history from pre-history to the present. Among these, many are Vietnamese antiquities, and 18 are recognized as Vietnam’s national treasures.
• Vua Dép Lốp Phạm Quang Xuân - Tire sandals were iconic for Ho Chi Minh President during the war. Here, you will have the opportunity to make your own tire sandals and learn about their significance and history at Tire Sandal King (Optional).
  Note: Guides are free, but experience fees are NOT included.

• Free hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Guaranteed tour with email confirmation
• Complimentary private tour guide
• No tips required, no hidden charges

• Transport

Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the heart of Hanoi, exploring the city’s rich history, culture, and cuisine.

You’ll visit popular tourist attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, as well as off-the-beaten-path locations that only locals know about. You’ll learn about the city’s history, traditions, and local way of life, gaining an insider’s view of Hanoi. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself.

NOTE:

• Please be noted that no tank tops and/or shorts (above the knee) when entering spiritual attractions such as pagodas, temples, The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: only morning from 7:30am – 11am

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.