What happens if I'm visiting on a Monday?

The Vietnam Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays. On those days, the Women's Museum is visited instead — the rest of the itinerary remains the same.

Is there a dress code for any of the sites?

Yes. Several sites — including the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the pagodas — require visitors to cover their shoulders, back and knees. Bring a scarf or light cardigan to avoid being turned away at the entrance.

What is the difference between the shared and private transfer options?

The shared transfer joins a small group tour. Private transfers (available for 2–4 or 5–9 persons) give your group exclusive use of the vehicle and guide for a more personalised experience.

Are children charged for this tour?

Children under 4 years old are admitted free of charge, though no seat will be reserved for them. Children aged 4 and above require a paid ticket.

Do I need to print my ticket?

A mobile ticket is accepted — simply have your booking confirmation ready on your phone when the guide meets you.

Can the itinerary change on the day?

The order or specific stops may be adjusted due to weather or traffic conditions. All major sites are intended to be covered, but flexibility is built in to keep the day running smoothly.

Hanoi Full-Day City Tour with Water Puppet Show

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Duration

9 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hotel pick-up from Hanoi's Old Quarter (7:45–8:00 AM)

Professional tour guide

Admission fees to all sites on the itinerary

Lunch at a local restaurant

Traditional water puppet show ticket

Not included

Personal expenses and gratuities

Drinks not included with lunch

What to expect

Hotel pick-up — Old Quarter
7:45–8:00 AM
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, ready for an 8:00 AM start.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Morning
Visit Hanoi's oldest pagoda, perched on a small peninsula on the western shore of West Lake.
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Morning
Explore the complex that includes the mausoleum, Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's modest stilt house.
One Pillar Pagoda
Morning
See this iconic single-column pagoda, one of Vietnam's most recognisable architectural symbols.
Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Late morning
Discover the traditions and material culture of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through exhibits and outdoor reconstructions (Women's Museum on Mondays).
Lunch at a local restaurant
Midday
Sit down for a meal of Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant — included in the tour price.
Temple of Literature
Afternoon
Walk through Vietnam's first university, a beautifully preserved complex of courtyards, pavilions and ancient stone stelae.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Afternoon
Explore the sobering history of this colonial-era prison, known to American POWs as the 'Hanoi Hilton'.
Water Puppet Theatre
4:00–5:00 PM
Take your seat for a traditional water puppet performance — a fitting and memorable close to the day.

Know before you go

Dress code is enforced at religious and government sites — shoulders, back and knees must be covered. A scarf or light layer is strongly recommended.

The Ethnology Museum is replaced by the Women's Museum on Mondays.

Children under 4 travel free but will not have a reserved seat.

Pick-up is from the Old Quarter only — confirm your hotel address at booking.

The itinerary sequence may vary due to traffic or local conditions on the day.

Hanoi Full-Day City Tour with Water Puppet Show

Hanoi Full-Day City Tour with Water Puppet Show

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