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Full-Day Historical Hanoi City
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time), In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
Depart from Hanoi

Duration: 8.8 hour(s)
07:45-16:30
Guide language
English
Meet-up or pick-up

Large group (4-35)
Itinerary
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Day 1
Pick-up or meet-up2 sessions
Pick-up · 07:45
Pick-up is available in Hanoi Old Quarter. Choose your pick-up point.
Free pick-up
Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick-up cover location: Hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter Please be at the meet-up point if your hotel is outside the pick-up/drop-off area
Reminder
The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded
Hanoi Opera House · 08:00
1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, 越南
Address: 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
Reminder
Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded
1
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Self-guided • Tickets included
2
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & more
Guided
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
3
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Self-guided • Tickets included
Lunch • Vietnamese
Vietnamese
1 hr(s)
4
Temple of Literature
Guided
5
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Guided
Custom address16:00 - 16:30
Hotel drop off (Ha Noi Old Quarter), end of tour
Know before you go
What's included
Live tour guide: English
Transport: Bus
Meals: Lunch
Admission: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Accommodation
Extra fees
Tax & discounts
Insurance
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
An extra charge of VND 200,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.
Before you book
Additional information
Other Reminders
- The tour only operates every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday due to Ethnology Museum’s opening schedule
- Please indicate your dietary requirements (if any) at checkout page
- Please dress appropriately to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- You can try cycling around the Old Quarter for an additional VND100,000 per person, to be paid directly to the tour guide
- Please be at the meet up location at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure. No refund will be issued for no show or late-comers
Accessibility
- This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Surcharge Table
- Holiday surcharge: VND 100,000 when traveling on 31/12 - 01/01/2025, 01 - 03/02/2025, 29/04 - 02/05/2025 and 02/09/2025 per person
- All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
Terms & Conditions
Weather GuaranteeConfirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Cancellation policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
How to use
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
- This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible
- Hotel pick up is only available for hotels located within the Old Quarter. If your hotel is located outside the pick up region, please proceed to the meet up point stated under the Meet Up Information below
- Pick up time:
- 07:45-08:30
- Coverage locations: Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
Meet-up information
- For those who are staying outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, please proceed to one of the two meet up points below:
- Location 1
- Time:
- 07:30
- Address: 7 Hang Chieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- Location 2
- Time:
- 08:20
- Address: Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How to get there
- The best way to reach the site is by private car or local taxi
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Age & eligibility
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge
- Children aged 9+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Child ticket: Age 3-8
- Group size: 4-35 participant(s)
Reviews
4.8 / 5
Fantastic
261 reviews
Guide
4.8
Itinerary
4.8
Quality of transfer
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Philip **************
2026/04/06
Fantastic 5.0
Hanoi Historical Day Tour 🇻🇳 – First Time Experience
It was my first time in Hanoi, and since I only had 2 full days, I decided to book this historical day tour—and it was definitely worth it.
I really appreciated how the organizer kept sending reminders through WhatsApp. Thanks to Ms. Quyen for always checking in and making sure everything was clear. I was picked up at the Old Quarter by the driver together with our guide, Thuy. She was very nice, spoke good English, and explained everything clearly. It was interesting hearing stories and learning new things about Vietnam.
One of the highlights for me was the Vietnamese lunch—it was really good and something I’ll remember from this trip.
After the tour, they dropped me back at my hotel, which made everything very convenient. Overall, this was a smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended 👍
Ninna ********
2026/03/30
Fantastic 5.0
GREAT TOUR! My mom and I booked this tour for our 2nd day and can i just say everything was perfect. We didn't rush or drag at each tourist spot. Jimmy was an amazing tour guide, giving educational lectures about the different places in Hanoi even the ones not included in our stop. The history lessons were great as well. My favorite part would be the lunch - we were surprised by how much food was served at our table. They were all delicious and filling too. The bus ride to every stop was safe as well. Hoping to visit Hanoi again in the future. Thank you so much, miss Angela and sir Jimmy for the wonderful experience! To anyone who wants to try, I advice you to wear comfortable walking shoes. I walked 11k steps that day!
Klook User
2026/04/23
Fantastic 5.0
What a great value for your money! Highly highly recommend this tour, it was one of the highlights of our time in Hanoi. Our tour guide Chuong Le was terrific! The bus was right on time for pick up at our hotel, we had a proficient amount of time at each sight seeing location- Chuong was very knowledgeable about the temples/pagodas, museum and the mausoleum, we learned so much more going on the tour and the foundation of the culture of Northern Vietnam that we would have trying to explore it all on our own. I appreciated that Chuong gave us a set amount of time to venture off and explore on our own and clear instructions on where the meet up location was and guided our tour group with efficiency that made me feel like I was getting the most out of our time. The group meal set meal was also tasty, plenty of food to go around and more if you wanted/ requested. The only things we paid out of pocket for were our snacks and drinks along the way.
Lupita ****
2026/03/22
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great experience on the Full Day Historical Hanoi City Tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Our tour guide, Sam, was amazing! he was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire day engaging and enjoyable. You can tell he really cares about sharing the history and culture in a way that keeps everyone interested. we learned a lot!
The tour included a complimentary water bottle, which was a nice touch, especially with how full the day is. Lunch was also really good—plenty of food and a variety of options, including choices for vegans, which other people in our group appreciated.
The only downside is that because you visit so many places in one day, the time at each stop is a bit limited. That said, it still felt like enough time to explore and get a good sense of each location.
Overall, it’s a well-organized, informative, and enjoyable tour—perfect if you want to see a lot of Hanoi in one day.
Jest *******
2026/03/23
Fantastic 5.0
I had the best experience touring Hanoi for a day. Our guide, Chuong, was very informative and spoke English quite well. He was very clear in explaining about the different locations we visited. He was also very attentive to everyone in the group, even offering to take pictures, especially for those of us traveling solo. For lunch, which was for free, Chuong brought us to a restaurant, where we got served some of the best local dishes such as spring rolls, stir-fried tofu, and veggies, among others. It was so satisfying I even had to ask for another serving of rice. All in all, it was a very good and fun experience. And if I ever have to recommend a tour to my friends, I would definitely recommend this one and certainly Chuong as the guide.
Klook User
2026/03/20
Fantastic 5.0
This was an excellent tour which gives a good view and sense of the history of the Vietnamese people. They practically live their lives in a way that will keep elevating the status of their country. The tour guide Chuong Le was excellent. His presentation was detailed in the English language. Ms Quyen who was also part of the tour team was very helpful in making sure that I was picked up at a different location due to traffic.
Klook User
2024/06/24
Fantastic 5.0
I highly recommend this tour for covering all the major tourist spots in Hanoi in a short span of time without burning yourself out in the hot and humid climate. Our guide Thuy was knowledgeable and very liberal, especially around the topics of history that we discussed at the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. Please do note that the vestige of President Ho Chi Minh is not open for display throughout the year and I believe open is only after August. The highlight of this tour for me was also the lunch that was offered. I have a vegan dietary preference and typically all the tours that I have been to in the past have not been able to provide good vegan food options. However, this tour was different. Not only did we go to a place - Hoang, that offered really delicious vegan options for lunch, our server Jade was exceptional in hospitality. She came to us periodically to check in on us and if we wanted repeat servings. The tour also ended 30 mins before time. I would highly recommend doing this tour, for the amazing by guide, comprehensive itinerary and excellent vegan lunch options!
Diana ***************
2026/05/20
Fantastic 5.0
We really enjoyed the city tour, the museums, the lunch, the transport, all were fantastic! I would recommend this tour if you have a day to explore Ha Noi.
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