Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour with Train Street Experience
Hanoi is the capital and the center of culture, economy, education and politics of Vietnam. Along with the many thousand years of civilization, Ha Noi owns in it many ancient and modern works, unique sidewalk cultural experiences, and special historical sites. This makes Ha noi a very attractive destination for tourists all over the world. With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, seeing Hanoi with a local guide is the way to go. 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 or afternoon departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the famous train street.
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour with Train Street Experience
Pickup included
What's included in Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour with Train Street Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old QuarterPass-by Only
This is a private tour so you can request for pickup at your location in Hanoi. The time duration of the tour will last 4 to 4,5 hours. You can choose the given start times matching your plan. Our guide and vehicle will pick you up at your location.
Chua Tran Quoc
First stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in this city with a long-standing history. Being a sacred “gem” in the middle of West Lake, this religious site is an ideal spot for any cultural enthusiast in Vietnam’s capital. With a history of 1,500 years, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. It was built in 541 in the Early Ly Dynasty, originally named Khai Quoc Pagoda. At that time, the pagoda was located near the banks of the Red River. In 1615, when the dyke collapsed, the pagoda was relocated to Yen Phu dyke in the Kim Nguu mound area. The pagoda’s name was changed to Tran Quoc during the reign of King Le Hy Tong (1681 - 1705), with the hope that Tran Quoc Pagoda would be a place to help people repel natural disasters and also bring them a peaceful life. The name “Tran Quoc” is used to this day. Fast forward to the Tran Dynasty, Tran Quoc Pagoda was deemed the capital of Buddhism. Today, it is considered an iconic symbol of Hanoi.
Next sop at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square is one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi. It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the most iconic and popular leader of Vietnam, known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is preserved here in a glass case at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in central Hanoi (albeit against his wishes). For visitors, a trip to Uncle Ho’s final resting place can be an extraordinary experience as it is not just an average attraction; it’s a part of a unique history. Started in 1973, the construction of the mausoleum was modeled on Lenin's mausoleum in Russia and was first open to the public in 1975. Security is tight and visitors should dress with respect (no shorts, sleeveless shirts and miniskirts) and everyone has to deposit their bags and cameras before getting in. Uncle Ho’s remains are sent yearly to Russia for maintenance therefore the mausoleum is closed usually from October onwards
Inclusions
- Pick up/drop off at hotel around Hanoi City by Private Car
- English Speaking Guide with best care
- Coffee or Tea at Train Street
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
- Bottle of water on transfer roundtrip
- Meal, Beverages and Personal expenses
- Tips for driver/guide is appreciated
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up guests at hotels around Hanoi City. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for Hanoi City Tour. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.
