Hanoi: Half-day Private City Tour
ID: GYG815525-1298709
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Hanoi's vibrant culture with a personalized guided tour. Visit must-see attractions : Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, Opera House, and travel in comfort w/ private car
Begin with a hotel pickup, and set off in a private car to discover Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the popular leader of Vietnam, known as “Uncle Ho.” See where his body is preserved in a glass case, albeit against his wishes.
Next, visit the Temple of Literature, often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture.
Cross to Dong Xuan Market, the largest wholesale market in Hanoi dating back to 1889. Find a wide range of commodities from fabric, clothing, local handicrafts, souvenirs, and street foods.
Then, stop at St. Joseph's Cathedral located on Nha Chung Street. Admire this Roman Catholic cathedral with neo-gothic style which was built about 120 years ago. Then, witness local life at Hanoi Train Street with a real railway line running through the road.
Continue to the Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) which is the heart of Hanoi, not only geographically but also symbolically. Make your way to the Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between the 1901s and 1911s.
Pass by Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner, and bid farewell to your guide before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Experience a part of Vietnamese history at Uncle Ho’s final resting place
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market, and more
- Witness old train tracks running through the heart of the old town of Hanoi
- Benefit from hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off at Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Enjoy a private tour limited to just your group for a personalized experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
Respect local customs and wildlife during your visit
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.