Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Small Group tour

Duration: 4 hours
Egg coffee
Car/Van transfer
Pickup included

Small-Group with Open-Top Bus

Pickup included

Private tour 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

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

4.93

280 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

265

Great town tour
Peter C,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andrew 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
5.00
Mac was knowledgeable, passionate and kind. We learned a ton! And enjoyed his company all afternoon.
Worthwhile Trip
dermotliddy,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Was 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
5.00
Andrew 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.
good
NorthStar13219321928,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
很感謝今天的導遊帶我們一起旅遊特別感謝CrisMartinsleanOlafOliver 感恩
Very nice tour experience
timothyjI8183ZA,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lee was very knowledgeable about all of the sites we visited and took time to explain the culture and history for each place. It was very enjoyable.
Good
larswR6558FD,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our tourguide was Thomas, and he learned us a lot about the places we visitied. He took the time and the tour didnt feel rushed. Very informative. Would recommend .
10/10
I5233YDhannak,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a truly amazing experience on this tour. Our guide was very friendly and easy to communicate with. He spoke excellent English and shared not only the most important facts, but also interesting stories that really brought the place to life. The tour was well-organized, and we visited all the key sights without feeling rushed. Everything was clear, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone – it was definitely worth it!