HANOI HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS FULL-DAY TOUR

Tour Overview:
Embark on a captivating journey through Ha Noi’s rich history and culture. Visit significant sites, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature and the renowned Women’s Museum, celebrating the contributions of Vietnamese women. Conclude with a relaxing cyclo ride through the vibrant Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the city's unique charm and heritage.

Tour Description:
We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the historic Ba Dinh complex. First, visit Ba Dinh Square, where former President Ho Chi Minh read Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945. Explore Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Ha Noi. This ancient Buddhist pagoda, supported by only one pillar and resembling a lotus blossom, was built in the early 11th century during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong.
Next, we will visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial school in Vietnam, established in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, offering a taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, we will explore the Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), recognized among Asia’s top 25 museums. This museum honors Vietnamese women throughout history, showcasing exhibits on themes like “Women and Ethnicity,” “Women and the National Struggle,” and “Women’s Cultural Traits Expressed Through Handicrafts.”
Finally, we will take a cyclo (pedicab) ride around the “36 meandering streets” of Ha Noi historic Old Quarter, visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple along the way.

Caution: Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants covering knees.

Departure: 08:00
Duration: 8.5 hours
Price: 2,430,000/pax ~ USD 99/pax (min.2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request

Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Cyclo (pedicab) 1 hour
Lunch 
English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers

Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old 
50% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price