Half-Day Hanoi Highlights and Train Street Experience

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About this activity

Duration 4h

Pickup available

Free Tour – Free Cancellation

Recommended by 100% of travelers

English live Tour Guide

Highlights

Start
You’ll get picked up
1. Chua Tran Quoc
Stop: 40 minutes
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Stop: 20 minutes
3. St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Stop: 20 minutes
4. Hoa Lo Prison
Stop: 60 minutes – Admission included
Bếp Vua Chả Cá cơ sở 4
Stop: 40 minutes
End
You’ll return to the starting point

What to expect ?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, 46 D. Thanh Nien, Yen Ph_, Tay H_, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and begin our tour at Trấn Quốc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, is on a small island in West Lake. Founded in the 6th century, it features a 15-meter tall lotus tower. Its serene surroundings offer a peaceful retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 1 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Our next stop is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, a sacred site for many Vietnamese. We’ll stand outside Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to take photos and learn about the life of President Ho Chi Minh. In the next 15-20 minutes, Our tour guide share key moments from his journey toward Vietnamese independence, a legacy that continues to inspire today.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 40 Nha Chung Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Next stop is St. Joseph’s Cathedral, an iconic Gothic Revival church built in 1886. Admire its stunning architecture, characterized by tall towers, stained glass windows, and intricate detailing. The peaceful ambiance offers a serene start to your tour.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo St Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

Hỏa Lò Prison, or the “Hanoi Hilton,” is a historic site in Hanoi. Built by the French to hold Vietnamese political prisoners, it later housed American POWs during the Vietnam War. Now a museum, it reveals powerful stories of resilience and Vietnam’s struggle for independence.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bếp Vua Chả Cá cơ sở 4, 269 P. Giảng Võ, Chợ Dừa, Đống Đa, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Hanoi Train Street is a narrow street where trains pass just inches from homes and cafes. It’s a popular spot for tourists to take photos and enjoy coffee while waiting for the train, showcasing the vibrant and unique street life of Hanoi.

Duration: 40 minutes

Know before you go

Includes:

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A bottle of water
  • A cup of coffee in Train Street is included
  • Certified English Speaking Guide
  • Entry/Admission – Hoa Lo Prison

Excludes:

  • Personal expense
  • Tips for guide and driver

Note:

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