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Temple of Literature illuminated at night in Hanoi
Hanoi Landmarks • Half-Day City Tour

Hanoi City Highlights Landmarks & Train Street

One relaxed half-day through the city’s soul — the Imperial Citadel, the Ho Chi Minh complex, hidden pagodas and the famous Train Street — with taxi transfers between every stop and an optional Temple of Literature night light experience.

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Small group or private
English-speaking guide
Air-con taxi transfers
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4–5 hours
+75 min if night added
Meet at Lenin Park
Or Old Quarter pickup
Small group or private
Up to 29 guests
8 AM or 1 PM
Morning or afternoon
What You’ll See

Hanoi’s finest, hand-picked

Every stop is chosen for a reason — and brought to life by a guide who knows the stories behind the stones. Here are the ones travellers remember most.

Imperial Citadel
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
UNESCO

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, connected to more than 1,000 years of royal history — the political heart of the nation across many dynasties.

Train Street
Hanoi Train Street
Included drink

Hanoi Train Street

Walk the narrow railway neighbourhood and settle in for a drink by the tracks, watching daily life unfold in one of the city’s most photogenic corners.

Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature night light experience
Afternoon • Night show

Temple of Literature 3D Show

Vietnam’s first university after dark — an immersive 3D-mapping light & sound journey across 18 themed stops. An optional evening add-on from $12/person, on Wed, Sat & Sun.

Ho Chi Minh complex
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ba Dinh Square

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam’s most respected leader. Morning tours visit the interior (closed Mon & Fri); afternoons explore the exterior and Ba Dinh Square.

One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda
Legend

One Pillar Pagoda

Hanoi’s famous Buddhist temple, built from the legend of a king’s dream — a single, graceful lotus rising from the water on one stone pillar.

Local hidden gem
A hidden local spot in Hanoi
Tea & snacks

A Local Hidden Gem

Pause for traditional tea, local drinks or snacks in a spot only locals know — and talk about Hanoi’s daily life, culture and modern Vietnam with your guide.

Your photo — a Hanoi landmark
A landmark on the Hanoi city tour
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature, Hanoi
8 stopsLandmarks & hidden gems
The Route

Your Hanoi itinerary

The city’s greatest hits, done the local way — not a rushed checklist, but a flowing story told by a guide who lives it, with air-con taxi transfers between stops. The order flexes a little with your start time and the traffic; the afternoon tour swaps the mausoleum interior for the exterior, and the Temple of Literature 3D Mapping night show is an optional evening add-on (Wed, Sat & Sun).

Landmarks & Train Street

4–5hHalf-day tour
1
Meet at Lenin Park Meeting point
Your tour’s meeting point — meet your guide here (private tours & selected bookings: hotel pickup in the Old Quarter), then ease in with the peaceful green atmosphere of this favourite local gathering place.
2
Hanoi Flag Tower
One of the city’s most iconic landmarks, dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty.
3
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long UNESCO
Explore Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, tied to over 1,000 years of royal history.
4
D67 House & Underground Bunker
An important wartime command headquarters used during the Vietnam War.
5
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum AM: inside PM: outside
Morning visits explore inside (closed Mon & Fri); afternoons and maintenance periods (typically Jun–Aug) explore Ba Dinh Square and the exterior.
6
One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi’s famous Buddhist structure, born from the legend of a king’s dream.
7
Hanoi Train Street Drink included
Walk the narrow railway neighbourhood and enjoy a drink while watching local life around the tracks.
8
Local hidden gem
Traditional tea, local drinks or snacks in a hidden spot — and conversation about Hanoi’s daily life and modern Vietnam.
9
Temple of Literature 3D Mapping Show Optional • Wed / Sat / Sun
An optional evening add-on you arrange yourself — after the day tour you visit Vietnam’s first university after dark on your own (the guide doesn’t come along) for an immersive 3D-mapping light, sound and storytelling show across 18 themed stops on culture, education and Confucian heritage. Runs Wed, Sat & Sun evenings ($12–$16/person).
Optional add-on: after the day tour you visit the Temple of Literature 3D Mapping night show on your own (no guide) — $12/person for 1 showing or $16 for 2 (visitors over 1.3m). Runs Wed, Sat & Sun evenings.
Included
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions on the route.
  • English-speaking guide & a small-group walking experience.
  • Taxi transfers between attractions to avoid the heat & fatigue.
  • A drink on Train Street while you watch life by the tracks.
  • Traditional tea, local drinks or snacks at a hidden local spot.
  • Cultural & historical storytelling throughout the tour.
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off — for private tours or if selected.
Not included
  • Additional food & drinks beyond those listed above.
  • Personal expenses & any shopping.
  • Tips & gratuities (optional, always appreciated).
  • Temple of Literature 3D Mapping night show — optional evening add-on ($12 / 1 show, $16 / 2 shows, visitors over 1.3m, Wed/Sat/Sun).
  • Other optional attractions not mentioned above.
Choose Your Style

Small group or private

Same route, same highlights — you just choose the company. Share the day with a handful of fellow travellers, or keep it to your own group with door-to-door pickup.

Your photo — small group tour
Small group city tour
Best value
4–5 Hours • 8 AM or 1 PM

Small Group Tour

Join a friendly join-in group — a sociable, great-value way to see the city, meeting at Lenin Park.

  • Meet at Lenin Park — or add hotel pickup for $5/booking.
  • All entrance tickets & an English-speaking guide included.
  • Taxi transfers between every stop — cool and easy.
$25 / person From 2 guests • solo $45
Your photo — private tour
Private city tour
Private • Most flexible
4–5 Hours • 8 AM – 2 PM start

Private Tour

Just your own group, your own pace, and door-to-door hotel pickup — the guide is yours alone.

  • Private guide & car — your group only, fully flexible timing.
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in the Old Quarter included.
  • All tickets, guide & taxi transfers — effortless from door to door.
$40 / person From 2 guests • solo $72
Reserve Your Day

Book the City Highlights

Choose your style, pick a date and time, and see your price instantly. We confirm availability by email within a few hours — no prepayment needed to enquire.

Small group or private

Share the day with a friendly join-in group, or keep it private with door-to-door hotel pickup.

Morning or afternoon

Start in the morning to visit inside the mausoleum, or in the afternoon for the exterior and Ba Dinh Square.

Cool & comfortable

Air-con taxi transfers between sites keep you out of the heat, so the day feels effortless.

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Before you go
  • Dress code: please wear clothing that covers below the knees and shoulders at historical and religious sites.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
  • Meeting point: Lenin Park (Công viên Lenin). Private tours & selected bookings get hotel pickup inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
  • Mausoleum: interior visits are morning-only and closed on Mondays & Fridays, and during annual maintenance (typically Jun–Aug).

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Small Group$25 / person
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“Fantastic! Thanks Diamond and Lana. Very knowledgable and thoughtful. Would highly recommend!”

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom · June 17, 2026

“Diamond was absolutely incredible. She made us feel like our friend was just showing us around Hanoi. This tour was one of the best we have ever had. Do not hesitate to take this tour.”

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