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
Small Group tour
Duration: 4 hours
Egg coffee
Car/Van transfer
Pickup included
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Egg coffee
Car
Pickup included
Private tour with Open-Top Bus
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 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
Reviews
295 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Memorable and spectacular two week visit in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Judith D,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stella was an absolutely fantastic tour arranger. She worked with us for nearly a year prior to our visit and made sure every detail was taken care of. She visited us in Hanoi and kept in touch the entire two weeks of our trip. I can’t say enough good about Stella‘s professionalism and creativity in planning a highly memorable and spectacular trip.
Great experience
764darshanp,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was really good and Thomas was a great guide. Explained us everything in detail with small jokes around and that kept the vibe really fun.
The best tour
ianpaulc2026,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour was very informative and the guide was so kind. we loved the tour so much and would love to do this tour again. the best!
Hanoi Adventure
Fearless17904232609,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi Thomas, you did an amazing job as a tour guide! I loved how you made everything interesting and fun—it really felt like we were on an adventure.
Thomas was an amazing , informative and fun guide. Tour was so interesting Well organized. I would really recommend !
Deborah L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was an amazing and interesting guide. Tour was fascinating and fun. I highly recommend Thomas and this particular tour
Excellent
ultimatesolutionss,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was an amazing tour guide! He was so personable and so knowable Really enjoyed and I learned so much on the tour Don’t miss this tour!
Incredibly interactive, informative and friendly
Vincent T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour destinations were greatly curated to provide a wholistic overview of Hanoi. Along with a great tour guide, an interactive, informative, catered explanation and guidance was provided, enriching us with local cultural perspectives. Our tour guide Conor was very friendly and helpful, creating a great tour experience, would 100% recommend when visiting Hanoi.
City tour 5 stars
trunghi ul2025,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really love the city tour with Pico he is a lovely guide , theh know what we want and tailor the tour depends on what we need i really love the tour here
memorable tour
Explore14833558745,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is so good we have a chance to know more about Vietnamese culture , he is very nice and we know more about Yin And Yang - We really enjoy that Guide Pilko- An
best halfday tour in Hanoi
Travel41280499865,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00pilko has taken us to a lot of places included thee temple of literature , oldest pagoda , one pillar pagoda butt unfortunatly myy clothes are too short butt thanks Pilko covered thêm for me by his jacket 10/10
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