# 1-Day Hanoi Tour

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**Language:** en

**Updated:** 2026-09-24 04:31:04

This 1-day Hanoi tour is an ideal journey to explore the most distinctive features of the thousand-year-old capital city. Visitors will visit famous landmarks such as Trấn Quốc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and Hanoi Prison, and gain a deeper understanding of the city's history, culture, and daily life. In just one day, the tour offers a complete experience of the city's ancient beauty, long-standing historical values, and unique urban rhythm.

**Destination:** Hanoi

**Duration:** 1 day

**Departure:** On request

**Route:** Hanoi

## Itinerary / Purchase steps

- Day 1: Trấn Quốc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – Temple of Literature – Hanoi Prison (Lunch) · 08:00 – 08:30	Pick-up at hotels in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House and start the journey to explore the capital city. Morning	The guide will take you to visit the following famous landmarks: • Trấn Quốc Pagoda: The oldest pagoda in Thăng Long – Hanoi with a history of nearly 1,500 years, located peacefully on a small island in West Lake. • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Visit the Mausoleum, the House on Stilts, the Fish Pond, and One Pillar Pagoda. (Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the management of the Mausoleum closes the area for maintenance, and visitors will only be able to visit the outside area and the House on Stilts, the Fish Pond, and One Pillar Pagoda). • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: A place to preserve and display thousands of cultural artifacts of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. (Note: The museum is closed on Tuesdays, and the visit will be replaced by the Vietnam Women's Museum). Lunch	The group will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Quarter. After lunch, you can relax and freely explore the streets of Hanoi 36 Old Streets. Afternoon	The group will continue the journey to visit historical landmarks: • Temple of Literature: The first university in Vietnam, where Confucius and Chu Van An's National Academy are worshipped. • Hanoi Prison: A former prison that once held many Vietnamese revolutionaries and American pilots during the war, now a museum preserving valuable historical documents. 16:00	End of the tour program. The bus will take you back to the starting point. (You can request to be dropped off at Ham Cá Mập / Hồ Gươm area for a self-guided walk, visit Đền Ngọc Sơn, Cầu Thê Húc, take a rickshaw or electric car, or watch the water puppet show – at your own expense and responsibility for transportation back.)

## Included

- Transportation: High-quality air-conditioned tourist bus for the entire program.
- Lunch: Standard lunch at a local restaurant.
- Entrance fees: One-time entrance fee to all attractions in the itinerary.
- Guide: English-speaking guide with extensive experience serving the group.
- Beverages: One bottle of water per passenger per day on the bus.

## Excluded

- VAT invoice.
- Additional drinks ordered during meals and other personal expenses outside the program.
- Tips for the guide and driver: Not mandatory for Vietnamese customers (usually VND 50,000 per passenger per day); Mandatory for foreign customers: at least USD 3 per passenger per day.

## Notes

- 📍 Child policy:
- Children from 1 to 4 years old: Free tour service, only pay for a seat on the bus (VND 200,000). Parents are responsible for other expenses.
- Children from 5 to 9 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (including separate meals, children's entrance fees, and a separate seat on the bus). If a child's height exceeds the regulation, parents will pay the difference directly to the guide.
- Children 10 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
- 📍 Other important notes:
- Identification documents: Mandatory to bring a valid ID card or passport. Children under 14 years old must bring a birth certificate; children 14 years old and above must have a valid ID card or passport.
- Attire: Wear modest, comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes. When visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, do not wear shorts or short skirts.
- Personal medication: It is recommended to bring medication for common ailments such as stomach aches and fever.
- Vegetarian diet: Please prepare your own vegetarian food to ensure personal taste.
- Cancellation policy: The service will not be refunded if the customer cancels for personal reasons.
- Tour order: The guide may adjust the order of attractions to suit the actual situation while ensuring all attractions are visited.
- Small group: If the group size is 10 or fewer passengers, the driver may also act as the guide.
- Health and property responsibility: The customer is responsible for their own health and personal property throughout the trip.