Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience
Just arrived in Hanoi? Need an introduction to this buzzing city? Leaving soon and haven't seen any of the highlights yet? Never fear, join this Hanoi tour which covers the historic hot spots, must-see monument, and special spaces that you'd kick yourself for missing.
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Pickup included
What's included in Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temple of Literature & National University
Start the city tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honour of Confucius by King Ly Thai Thong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". The University remained here until King Gia Long moved the country's administrative capital from Hanoi to Hue at the beginning of the 19th century.
Drop into a traditional teahouse to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavoured green teas, and listen to thousand-year-oldstories explaining the significance of tea leaves to local cultures. Tea is even better when served with some authentic snacks such as sweetened lotus seeds and green bean cake.
Hoa Lo Prison
We'll head to the Hoa Lo Prison museum. Used by French Colonists for political prisoners till 1954 and later by North Vietnam for American POWs, the prison complex was sarcastically nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American pilots during Vietnam War (1954-1975). Famous ex-prisoners of war include Pete Peterson (the first US ambassador to a unified Vietnam in 1995), and US Senator John McCain.
Inclusions
- Join Friendly Local English speaking guide
- Enjoy Pick up at centrally located hotel in Hanoi and 1 way transportation
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple and experience the spiritual harmony (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Visit traditional teahouse to taste some tea with a green bean cake
- Stop for lunch for a traditional bowl of Pho
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Marvel the largest and oldest church in Hanoi - St Joseph’s Cathedral
- Explore the 1,000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Visit the so-called “Hanoi Hilton” – the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, lactose intolerance and gluten-free (but not gluten sensitiveness). Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
- Please note that this tour covers 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Hanoi
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Dietary Notes For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, lactose intolerance and gluten-free (but not gluten sensitiveness). Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. You can do so by emailing us at [email protected]. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above. Dress Code Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Review Us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
