Very thorough and interesting guide, he explained a lot and was answering all the question
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History
Top rated 5⭐ 149
⏰ Duration 4.5 – 5 hours
🚀 Skip the line
📅 Free Cancellation
✅ Recommended by 100% of travelers
Short description
Discover Hanoi’s highlights: The Sword Lake, Assembly Building, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Garden, One Pillar Pagoda, Dien Huu Temple, Prison Museum & Train Street, Local Place.
Focus on Culture + History + Fun. You WILL LOVE it.❤
What travellers loved
John, our tour guide was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and kind. I really enjoyed the experience of learning about vietnams military history and culture and would recommend it to anyone visiting Hanoi. He answered all out questions and explained everything.
John our tour guide was absolutely amazing. Very kind and knowledgeable, was able to answer all of our questions thay we asked and informed us of all the information he had on Vietnam military and their culture. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi. Thank you so much John for the tour. We enjoyed every minute of it.
An amazing afternoon! We learnt so much, saw some beautiful parts of the city, and really enjoyed our time with our guide John. Would highly recommend!
Full description
• 1️⃣, Ly Thai To Park, stroll through the peaceful park and discover the deep historical significance tied to Hanoi’s 1,000-year legacy.
• 2️⃣, Stroll around Hoàn Kiếm Lake – the beautiful heart of Hanoi. Hear the legend of the returned sword, and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere
• 3️⃣, Lenin Park, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
• 4️⃣, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore inside (Only Morning – Except for Monday & Friday) and learn about Uncle Ho’s humble life. It is temporarily closed for annual maintenance from 4 Sep to 2 Nov 2026
• 5️⃣, One Pillar Pagoda – Hanoi’s iconic Buddhist structure, explore the story of the king’s dream and architecture.
• 6️⃣, Dien Huu Temple, learn about our worshipping culture and religions
• 7️⃣, Hanoi’s Train Street – a narrow alley where trains pass just inches from residential areas. Have a drink and enjoy watching the train pass by
• 8️⃣, Hoa Lo Prison Museum – Hanoi Hilton, discover moving stories of history within its dark cells, see artefacts of former prisoners
• 9️⃣, Local place (Hidden gem), have traditional tea/drinks and snacks. Have FUN and learn more about the main business and about a typical person’s life in Vietnam (Afternoon Tour Only)
Includes
✅ Experienced Local Guide
✅ Cold Bottled Water
✅ Included Drinks: (Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Orange Juice, Tea, …)
✅ Included Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks
✅ Raincoat
✅ Visit Landmarks & Historical Attractions
❌ Beverages (Optional)
Not suitable for
• Pregnant women
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• People over 75 years
• Baby strollers
• Baby carriages
Meeting point
Important information
• ⚠️: Wear/bring a T-shirt and a pair of shorts/trousers/… that EQUAL or BELOW your knee
• ⚠️: If Last-Minute Booking! Please Call us or Wait For Our Confirmation. We can quickly confirm availability
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