Private Tour

Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the highlights of Vietnam’s capital on this engaging 4-hour Hanoi city tour, combining history, culture, and local flavor.

Begin at Hoa Lo Prison, a former French colonial prison that now serves as a museum, offering powerful insights into Vietnam’s revolutionary past. Continue to the elegant Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam’s first national university, showcasing beautiful traditional architecture and a strong legacy of education.

Next, visit the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you’ll learn about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh (external visit depending on opening hours). Then explore the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, set beside the scenic West Lake.

Conclude your journey with a cup of authentic Vietnamese egg coffee at Giang Cafe, a rich and creamy local specialty—ending your tour with a true taste of Hanoi.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hoa Lo Prison

Hoa Lo Prison: Built by the French in the late 19th century, Hoa Lo Prison was once used to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries and later American POWs during the Vietnam War. Today, it is a museum that tells powerful stories of resilience, sacrifice, and Vietnam’s struggle for independence.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Temple of Literature & National University

Temple of Literature Founded in 1070, this is Vietnam’s first national university and a symbol of the country’s long-standing respect for education. With its peaceful courtyards, ancient stone steles, and traditional architecture, it is one of Hanoi’s most beautiful cultural landmarks.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Ticket Entrance: Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature

Private tour: pick-up, drop-off Any where in Hanoi

Group tour: pick-up, drop-off At Hanoi Old Quarter

Good quality transportation

English Speaking Tour Guide

New year holiday surcharge x2, tips

App payment is a deposit. An extra payment per person paid in cash on tour day.

Options

Private Walking Tour

Hoa Lo Prison is meeting point
Duration: 4 hours
Foot

Private Car Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Private Car
Pickup included

Group Tour With Extra Cash

Pick-up, drop-off old quarter
Duration: 4 hours
Shared bus
Pay extra 486,000 VND/Person
Pickup included

Private Self-Guided Car

Tickets are excluded
Duration: 4 hours
Private car
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing must do tour
Odyssey41962302327,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is must do if you want experience the real hanoi from a friendly and knowledsble local....great experience great tips and great value....James is a wonderful host
Hanoi half day trip
darrsanim,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Robin was a friendly & great tour guide. His knowledge of history was excellent. He showed us many interesting places, the market, the heritage house, train street & many more. I definitely recommend you ask for Robin
Historic Old town
Kim L,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although the tour was a bit hot, but the guide made sure we stay hydrated. I Enjoyed seeing all the beautiful places and learned alot about their history. Recommended.
Great 😊
schwetas2025,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Le was my Tour Guide today and it was really good. I learned a lot about Hanoi and the culture. Thanks for showing me around 🤩
Walking tour with James
andrewcT2069AM,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was a really good guide he was a very well informed and friendly guide who provided a good insight into Vietnamese life and history.
Walking tour with James
OnAir514764,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was a brilliant tour guide. His knowledge of history was excellent. He showed us many interesting places, the market, the heritage house, train street & many more. I definitely recommend you ask for James!
Interesting and good tour
Seaside16295613223,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was fun and interesting, the views were amazing, we got an interesting explanation about every place we stopped at. Amazing
It's a great tour (if you want to go to lots of places)
kokin632,,Dec 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When I come abroad, I want to visit as many tourist spots as possible. This tour will take you on a motorbike and will take you to some of the sights that you won't be able to compare to other tours. We had a meaningful time. It took about 4 hours, so I used it before the last flight.
Great Taste of Local Life
Mystiq686,,Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Minh was an amazing guide and gave me a fresh take and real look into Hanoi, beyond the regular sites. I loved our great conversations with wonderful insight into local Vietnamese life. I HIGHLY recommend taking a tour with Minh if you have the chance.