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
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
Options
Small-Group with Open-Top Bus
Pickup included
Private tour with Open-Top Bus
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
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
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours Egg coffee Car Pickup included
Small Group tour
Duration: 4 hours Egg coffee Car/Van transfer Pickup included
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
321 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hanoi half day City tour
NorthStar68230833812,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas very pogi tour guide! Amazing tour guide! We learned a lot!
Amazing Tour Experience!
pierrelI1664CM,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fan and enjoying tour, with our handsome and humble tour guide sir Thomas🙏❤️
Amazing Tour in Hanoi!
462jessal,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour experience with our tour guide Thomas! He is really friendly and smart! He speaks english so well thats why we enjoyed the our so much!
Discovering Hanoi with the Best Guide, Thomas
enzocT3547ZS,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Hanoi Half-Day City Tour and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The itinerary was well-organized, informative, and covered some of the city’s most iconic attractions. A special thank you to Thomas, our guide, who was absolutely incredible—knowledgeable, engaging, friendly, and passionate about sharing Hanoi’s history and culture. His enthusiasm and attention to detail made the tour both enjoyable and memorable for our group. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Thomas as your guide!
Highly recommended tour guide
maryjanec367,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tourist guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They shared interesting facts and local insights that made the tour enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn more about the area!
Excellent Hanoi Half-Day Tour with a Fantastic Guide
395gelc,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent half-day tour of Hanoi! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very informative. We learned a lot about the city’s history and culture while visiting key attractions. The tour was well-paced and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hanoi.
Hanoi Half Day Tour
theodoricks,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is great. Thomas is very knowledgeable and accommodating. He explains every detail well. We'll book him again if given another chance.
Visit of ancient Hanoi
Excursion30022904692,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a quality guide who speaks very good English with good humor and good explanation on the sites we visit.
Super expérience
tidjanem2026,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas is a very good guide 😊😊😊
Impressive Day 1 in Hanoi
Guide425055,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour to jumpstart my Vietnam Experience. Thank you so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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