Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a full-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. Besides that, following a guide through busy Hanoi to taste its best street food is something irresistible to miss out on.

TRIP HIGHLIGHT

• Visit some historical sites like Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison
• Dive further into local life by taking a cyclo tourwandering around The Old Quarter
• Savor authentic food, and eat where the locals eat

DAY 1: HANOI CULTURAL & CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Meal provided: Lunch (Pho – Noodle), Dinner (Street food)

Morning, transfer to visit West Lake, the largest lake of the capital, once was named “Foggy Lake” from its misty condition. Its name was changed to “West Lake” in 1573 to avoid the given name of King Le The Tong. Stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, thus giving it an age of 1,400 years. Have ice cream at West Lake Ice cream – Kem Ho Tay – right opposite the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then continue to Temple of Literature (Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam) – Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers, and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education.

Have your first taste of Hanoian life by trying the real authentic flavor of Pho – a famous Vietnamese Noodle. Your guide will lead you to the quintessential local Pho stall in the Old Quarter frequented by the locals.

Continue to visit the Hilton Jail or Hoa Lo prison, a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War when it was sarcastically known to American prisoners of war as the “Hanoi Hilton”. A quick stop at The Huc Bridge which leads to Ngoc Son Temple. Continue to St Joseph’s Cathedral, a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the largely Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi. Say goodbye to your driver.

Evening, you and your local guide will continue with Hanoi Walking Street food tour through the wet market to grilled pork, fried pancake, Vietnamese traditional bread, dried beef salad, Steamed Rice Roll, mixed fruit, Hanoi beer, dessert sweet soup or egg coffee. (List of food is subject to change). Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. End of Tour

Note: Our guide will design a food trail to suit the way leading to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Tour prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a traveling party of at least 4 adults.  If you intend to travel alone, the cost might be much higher.
The ‘Single supplement’ applies for single travelers who require their own room and needs to be added to the tour price.

Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suit your requirements, but may incur price changes

What’s Included:

• Meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver
• Private English-speaking guide with a legal license in each region
• 01 bottle of mineral water/pax/day
• All taxes and service charge

What’s Excluded: 

• Bank fees for both sides (Prefer cash on arrival)
• Visa to Vietnam
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping)
• Tipping for guide, driver
• Drinks and other meals which are not indicated in the program
• Travel insurance
• International arrival and departure air ticket and airport tax
• Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, flood), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc…
• Surcharge for Holiday/Peak Season
• Other services which are not mentioned clearly in the “Including” item

Child policy: 

• Ages 0-2: free of charge for tour. Airfare depends on Airlines’s policy at booking time
  • Ages 2-5: 50% of adult price. Airfare depends on Airlines’s policy at booking time
  • Ages 6-10: 85% of adult price & airfare full charges
  • 11 years and older = 100% (charged as an adult)

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