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Stop by: Temple of Literature - National University: The first university of Vietnam
Stop by: Ly Thai To Statue
Stop by: St Joseph Cathedral
Stop by: Ngoc Son Temple
Stop by: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

By Hanoi Private Tour Guide
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$8 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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

Activity location

  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$7.89 x 1 TravellerAU$7.89
Total
Price is AU$7.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree private tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedNo tip expected and no hidden charge during the tours
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
(Schedule is flexible) Our tour guide will pick you up then we will start our Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour. The first destination of the tour will stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, considered the heart of Hanoi. You can observe many locals interesting activities such as playing badminton, doing exercises.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, we head to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas. Within the complex are Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Temple of Literature & National University
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Temple of Literature & National University is originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature.
Hoa Lo Prison
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hoa Lo Prison ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
Vietnam National Museum of History
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The museum is now housing over 200,000 objects and materials which are relics of Vietnamese history flowing from pre-history to the present. Among these, many are Vietnamese antiquities and 18 are recognised as Vietnam’s national treasures.
Vua Dép Lốp Phạm Quang Xuân
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tire sandals were iconic for Ho Chi Minh President during the war. Not only will you have a chance to experience making tire sandals for yourself, but you will also be surprised about the meaning and storey behind at Tire Sandal King (Optional) Note: Guides are free but the experience fees are NOT included.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

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