08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up from your hotel and begin your Hanoi city exploration.
Start with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully located on West Lake. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex (outside view if closed), including the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda.
Next, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to discover the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups (on Mondays, visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead).
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available.
In the afternoon, continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, followed by Hoa Lo Prison, a fascinating historical site reflecting Vietnam’s colonial past.
16:30 Return to your hotel.
End of tour.
Overnight in Hanoi.
OPTIONAL TOUR:Walking Street Food Tour
Discover Hanoi’s vibrant culinary scene on foot while exploring hidden alleys and local eateries in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Guests will sample authentic local specialties such as Pho, Bun Cha, fresh spring rolls, grilled skewers, Vietnamese pancakes, and finish with the famous egg coffee or local dessert.
Notes:
- Modest dress is required when visiting religious and historical sites.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and annually from mid-June to mid-August for maintenance.
Meals:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch at local restaurant


