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Few truly historic buildings exist in Vietnam, which makes the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) extra special. First built as a Confucian temple in 1070 AD, it became Vietnam’s first university (Quoc Tu Giam) and operated as one for more than 700 years. Between ponds, gardens, and tranquil courtyards, it’s a haven in the heart of the Hanoi
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Small Group Half-day Tour at Hanoi City with Temple and Mausoleum
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Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.
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Full-Day Hanoi City Tour
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Discover Hanoi on a full-day city tour that introduces you to major attractions such as the Old Quarter and Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake). With a guide, learn about the city's history as you visit One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace Historical Site, and the Temple of Literature. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Tickets
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You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.
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Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour
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Get a feel for Hanoi on a private sightseeing tour. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Depart in the afternoon for the Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
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Hanoi City Full-Day Tour
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Spend a day exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s mesmerizing capital city. Learn about its history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and Presidential Palace with an informative guide. After lunch, get a glimpse of Vietnamese culture at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Bat Trang ceramic village, then see the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple. You have the option to add on a traditional water puppet show; round-trip hotel transport included.
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Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Water Puppet Show
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First-time visitors to Vietnam’s capital will love this comprehensive day tour. It’s designed to show you the highlights of Hanoi, including museums, temples, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and even a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter so you don’t get lost in the crowded streets. You can also enjoy one of Vietnam’s special art forms—a water puppet show. This tour fits many fun activities and sights into a single day.
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Hanoi City Small Group Tour and Water Puppet Show
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This city tour and cooking class is ideal for traveler who want to both see the sights of Hanoi and have a delicious foodie experience. Visit temples, museums, and other must-see attractions on a convenient introductory tour. Learn to cook Vietnamese food from a professional chef, so you can eat authentic food even after you’ve returned home. This is a fun-filled and varied day tour.
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Half-Day Hanoi Private City Tour
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See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Quan Thanh Temple. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.
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Half-Day Morning Tour of the Highlights in Hanoi with Lunch
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Follow in the footsteps of one of Vietnam’s most famous men as you explore the streets of Hanoi on this small-group adventure tour. Pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison. Follow your expert guide on a walking tour of the Old-Quarter and enjoy the expertise and knowledge that comes from being led by a local.
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Half-Day Tour in Hanoi City by Motorbike
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Take a ride on a ubiquitous means of transport in Vietnam: the scooter. Zip around the city on a half-day sightseeing tour of Hanoi, with your own personal guide in the driver’s seat. You’re introduced to Hanoi's daily life and food tastings at a restaurant. Visit the Hanoi Opera House, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, and St. Joseph's Cathedral in the Old Quarter and West Lake.
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Private Guided Tour of Hanoi
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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Highlight- Hanoi city tour and Cycle around old quarter
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Discover the best that Hanoi has to offer on this small-group city tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex dedicated to the former leader, the Confucian Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda in the middle of the lake, and the Hoa Lo Prison also known as the Hanoi Hilton. Learn about the history of Vietnam from your guide and discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle.
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Explore the best of Hanoi City in a day
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Discover Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital, with this comprehensive tour that covers all the most popular sights in one day. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum of Ethnology, and Temple of Literature; learn more about Vietnam’s troubled past at Hoa Lo Prison; and admire Tran Quoc Pagoda on the banks of the scenic West Lake.
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Hanoi City Tour Full Day - Joining Group
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The French-colonial era has left a legacy of beautiful buildings, with the Old Quarter a fascinating area to explore on foot.
Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history.
This tour is designed aiming to give you an opportunity to enjoy an absolute and adorable Hanoi.
Small streets with old houses, friendly people with typical Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of this capital city.
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Full-day Private Hanoi Sightseeing And Rickshaw Tour
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With just one day to explore Hanoi, a private tour means you can take in the sights at your own pace. Visit landmarks including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and One Pillar pagoda; enjoy views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple; tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant; then ride in a rickshaw around the atmospheric Old Quarter.
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Half-Day Hanoi Food Tour by Motorbike
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Discover the rich history and charm of Hanoi on a half-day food tour by scooter. Travel around the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and West Lake at a relaxed pace and see the city from a unique perspective. You’ll visit the most popular sights, where you can stop for plenty of photo ops.
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Private Hanoi city tour and water puppet show
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Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this comprehensive tour of Hanoi. You’ll make good time hitting all the top highlights—Hoa Lo Prison, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and others—since you don’t have to wait for a large tour group. Your guide will tailor their commentary to your interests. Finish up with a water puppet show or a cycle around the Old Quarter.
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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All in Hanoi City Tour Full Day with Expert Local Guide - All Included
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✔️ Truly experience the real Hanoi with locals
✔️ Save time and money Including many destinations
✔️ 95 % Excellent Review on Tripadvisor
✔️ View some of the major scenic spots and take some great photos to share back home
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$29.00
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Half-day HA NOI CITY TOUR
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See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a 4-hour tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam’s history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional 'cyclo' ride through the Old Quarter on a three-wheeled, bike-powered pedicab. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.
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$51.00
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$51.00
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Hanoi City Full-Day Tour with Lunch
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- Interesting & Flexible programe
- Exprienced driver and good English guide
- Vietnamese lunch
- Clean bus with WIFI
MORNING: Be ready for tour at hotel or meeting points ( 8.00 - 8.30 am)
Firsly visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.00 – 09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda
11.00: Visit one of these
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (Tuesdays – Thursdays – Saturdays & Sundays)
Bat Trang ceramíc village (Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays)
12.30: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
13.30 – 13.45: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.45: Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the invader in 13th certury.
16.15 - 16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
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$35.00
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
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Discover the landmarks and fascinating history of Hanoi during this flexible-length city tour. Visit the final resting place of 20th century Vietnam’s iconic leader at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You’ll also check out other notable Hanoi attractions including One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and the city’s Museum of Ethnology.
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$41.03
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Hanoi Full Day Tour(ALL IN ONE - SUPERIOR - Hanoi City Tour - ALL INCLUDE
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✔️ Truly Experience the real Hanoi with locals
✔️ A local guide who really knows the city and at least 5 years of experience
✔️ Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, learn about his life of national hero
✔️ Visit The Temple of Literature – the first National University of Vietnam.
✔️ Spending your relaxing time strolling around the Hoan Kiem Lake, the little lake but the very heart of life in Hanoi.
✔️ Enjoy Special Local Foods(8 special dishes)
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$39.00
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$39.00
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Hanoi City Tour Including Cyclo Ride
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Explore the history and culture of Vietnam’s capital city on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by shuttle bus to important sites like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar and Tran Quoc pagodas, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy a cyclo ride around Hanoi’s Old Quarter and savor a delicious lunch—they’re included in the tour.
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$34.62
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