Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is famous for its hundred-year-old architecture and rich culture with the influence of Southeast Asia, China and France.
- Visit the sacred site of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda
- Be guided around the mausoleum grounds learning about the history of the revolution
- Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam
- See the Hanoi Opera House and learn about the period between France and Vietnam
- Visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi which is more than 1,500 years old
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is formal, no short pants, no three holes T-shirt
Minimum numbers: 1
Maximum numbers: 12
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Chairman Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Vietnamese: Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh) is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese Revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a large building located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, where Ho, Chairman of the Workers' Party of Vietnam from 1951 until his death in 1969, read the Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It is also known as Ba Đình Mausoleum (Vietnamese: Lăng Ba Đình) and is open to the public. Note: The Mausoleum just opens in early morning, except Monday and Friday
Temple of Literature & National University
It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The temple is located to the south of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Đại Việt took place. The temple is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vitnamese đồng banknote
What‘s Included
All taxes & services charge
A/C Transportation with pick-up and drop-off at the Old Quarter area.
English speaking guide
Entrance fee & Sightseeing tickets
Bottle of water
Other beverages and meals
Entrance ticket for Ho Chi Minh Museum or Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House
Personal expenses
Tip/ Gratuities (Optional)
Pickup points
Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi
12 Nguyen Quang Bich Street Hanoi Vietnam
Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel
3-5 Noi Mieu Hanoi Vietnam
Joi Homestay
91C Hang Ma Street, Hoan Kiem Hanoi Vietnam
Hanoi Old Quarter Homestay
39 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi Vietnam
Old Quarter Centre Hotel
61A Hang Be Hanoi Vietnam
Hanoi Marvellous Hotel & Spa
55 Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi Vietnam
La Siesta Classic Ma May Hanoi Hotel
94 Ma May Str. Hoan Kiem Vietnam
Hanoi La Selva Hotel
57 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi Vietnam
Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa
No.47 Lo Su Street Hanoi Vietnam
Options
Small-Group with Open-Top Bus
Pickup included
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Egg coffee
Car
Pickup included
Group City Tour & Food Tour
Group Half-day Hanoi City tour: Small-group Walking Food Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Small-group Walking Food Tour : The half day city tour (4h) and food tour (3h) can be done separately. You can choose another day to have your food tour.
Half day City tour: car, van: Food tour: Walking
Pickup included
Small Group tour
Duration: 4 hours
Egg coffee
Car/Van transfer
Pickup included
Private City tour & Food Tour
Private 4-hour Hanoi City Tour: Private Food Tour (3 hour)
Duration: 7 hours
Private Food Tour (3 hour): The half day city tour and food tour can be done separately. You can choose another day to have your food tour.
Half day City tour: Car, Van: Food tour: Walking
Pickup included
Private tour with Open-Top Bus
Pickup included
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half day city tour -Vietnam feel
636rowenam,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00what a great experience we had on this tour ! our tour guide Walter and Selena was very helpful and knowledgeable about our tour ! they made us feel comfortable and safe . they are very accomodating and we experienced a lot during half day tour ! the information they gave us was very interesting ! thank you we've seen a lot during that tour and it's perfect t for just a half day tour...
Amazing Hanoi Tour
johnoU8989FV,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with kelvin. He was knowledgeable and well versed in all things Vietnam. I highly recommend him.
Fun and personal tour of Hanoi by car and foot
Pauline L,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Got taken on the half day tour by Walter and Rose and it was lovely! We got picked up at our hotel and driven to the 5-6 of the most popular spots in Ha Noi. Our tour guides were so friendly and joyful. They offered to cater the tour to how we wanted it, as in whether we wanted to go into certain museums and attractions or spend more time or not at one area over another. We learned a lot of history and fun facts, and they took so many great photos of us. They even treated us to some egg coffee and coconut coffee. Then when we asked for a lunch recommendation they even brought us to a popular spot and helped us order (since my Vietnamese is so bad haha). We loved our time and really felt like we knew the city much better. Highly recommend!
Superb
OnAir63747922620,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was very friendly, informative during the tour. He is very energetic, have good knowledge about culture, history. We strongly recommend him.
Great town tour
Peter C,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was an exceptional tour guide who gave us so much extra information about Hanoi. We were so lucky to have him as our guide. This was our first time in Hanoi Noi and we look forward to visiting again. We fully endorse using Crossing Vietnam Tours.
Hanoi history and more
Juliet S,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mac was knowledgeable, passionate and kind. We learned a ton! And enjoyed his company all afternoon.
Worthwhile Trip
dermotliddy,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the very wet morning we had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. Harley was our trip guide who was excellent. He sent us confirmation of collection time the night before which we found reassuring. We thoroughly enjoyed the temple but the highlight of the day was the visit to Ho Chi Min burial site.
Great tour, strong content, lots of knowledge and information
Fabian Darell F,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour Andrew put a lot of effort into it and answered all the questions. Despite bad weather we always felt comfortable and saw beautiful and historic places. Andrea had a broad knowledge of Hanoi, Vietnam, history and culinary culture. Recommendation!
Great it was !
Happiness50504892926,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a nice tour with Andrew ! We got a lot of information about the history of Vietnam and was driven around comfortably!
Hanoi Half-Day Tour
Q3379LHcindyg,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was great! He was very helpful in all ways. Very informative as well. Transport was smooth; it was raining the entire day but was thoughtful enough to lend us umbrellas.
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