Where exactly does the tour start?

The guide picks you up directly from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. If your accommodation is outside this area, contact the operator before booking to confirm whether pick-up is possible.

What is the difference between the motorbike, car, and cyclo options?

The motorbike option includes a local meal and gives you an immersive street-level experience. The car options (for 2–5 or 6–10 people) are more comfortable and private. The cyclo add-on replaces part of the car tour with a 30-minute pedal-powered ride through the Old Quarter. All options visit the same landmarks.

Is there a dress code at the sites?

Yes. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Tran Quoc Pagoda all require covered shoulders, back, and knees. Bring a scarf or light layer if your outfit doesn't already comply — entry can be refused otherwise.

Can I bring my children on this tour?

Yes. Children under 4 years old are free of charge, though no seat will be reserved for them. Older children are welcome and should be counted when selecting your ticket option.

Does the tour run in the afternoon as well as the morning?

Yes. All ticket options are available as either a morning departure (pick-up 7:45–8:00 AM, return approx. 1:00 PM) or an afternoon departure (pick-up 1:45–2:00 PM, return approx. 6:00 PM).

Will the itinerary definitely follow this order?

The route and timing are subject to change due to traffic and weather conditions, which are common variables in Hanoi. Your guide will manage any adjustments to keep the experience as smooth as possible.

Hanoi Highlights City Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Admission to all sites on the itinerary

English-speaking tour guide

Shared round-trip transfers from hotels in the Old Quarter

Vietnamese egg coffee (and tea) at a local café

Local meal (motorbike option only)

30-minute cyclo ride through the Old Quarter (cyclo option only)

Not included

Personal expenses and gratuities

Hotel pick-up outside the Old Quarter area

What to expect

Hotel pick-up in the Old Quarter
15 min
Your guide meets you at your hotel in the Old Quarter at 7:45–8:00 AM (morning tour) or 1:45–2:00 PM (afternoon tour).
Old Quarter stroll & colonial landmarks
Approx. 30 min
Begin with a walk through the Old Quarter's historic streets, stopping to take in the French-colonial Opera House and the neo-Gothic St. Joseph Cathedral.
Long Bien Bridge
Short stop
Cross or view the iconic Long Bien Bridge, a 19th-century iron structure that has witnessed much of modern Vietnamese history.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Approx. 20 min
Arrive at Hanoi's oldest pagoda, set on a small peninsula in West Lake — a serene spot with more than 1,500 years of Buddhist heritage.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Approx. 30 min
Visit the grand Ba Dinh Square complex where Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum stands, gaining insight into the revolutionary history that shaped modern Vietnam.
One Pillar Pagoda
Short stop
Step across to this iconic single-column pagoda, one of Vietnam's most recognisable symbols, located just beside the mausoleum complex.
Temple of Literature
Approx. 30 min
Explore Vietnam's first university, founded in 1070, with its tranquil courtyards, stone steles, and well-preserved traditional architecture.
Egg coffee at a local café
Approx. 30–40 min
Round off the tour at a Hanoi café with a cup of the city's famous egg coffee — a velvety blend of robusta coffee and whipped egg yolk.
Hotel drop-off
Return transfer to your hotel in the Old Quarter, arriving approximately 1:00 PM (morning tour) or 6:00 PM (afternoon tour).

Hanoi Highlights City Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda

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