Hanoi City Tour Ho Chi Minh Complex and Old Quarter with Lunch

Explore Hanoi’s highlights with a customizable half-day or full-day city tour. Visit iconic sites like the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, then meander through the historic Temple of Literature. The full-day itinerary offers additional stops at West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda, along with a chance to enjoy a local lunch and capture memorable moments. Choose between group or private tours, complete with convenient hotel pickup for a seamless experience. - Flexible half-day or full-day tour options available - Discover key landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Old Quarter - Full-day includes West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and a local lunch - Group or private tours with hotel pickup for convenience

1. 1

   Ho Chi Minh Square (Quảng truờng Hồ Chi Minh)

   20 min

   View the granite mausoleum and ceremonial Ba Dinh Square from the outside while your guide explains its history and protocols. Interior visits are subject to limited opening hours and security screening; routing may change during state events.

2. 2

   One Pillar Pagoda

   15 min

   Enter the courtyard to see the 11th-century pagoda rising from a single stone pillar. Hear the legend of the lotus and take photos around the small shrine.

3. 3

   Temple of Literature & National University

   45 min

   Walk through the five courtyards of Vietnam’s first national university. Your guide highlights Confucian traditions and the stelae of doctors carved on stone turtles.

4. 4

   Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

   1 hour

   Explore exhibitions on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups in modern galleries, then step outside to see traditional stilt houses and communal structures. (Closed Mondays—see alternative below.)

5. 5

   Chua Tran Quoc

   25 min

   Visit Hanoi’s oldest pagoda on a small island in West Lake. See the red stupa, Bodhi tree and lakeside views; please dress respectfully for temple grounds.

6. 6

   Hoa Lo Prison

   45 min

   Visit the museum at the former French-era prison known as Maison Centrale. Your guide explains the site’s history and context while you view reconstructed cells, artifacts, and exhibits—including stories of revolutionary prisoners and later POW displays.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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