Discover Hanoi’s top sights in a day. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Includes lunch and entrance fees.
Discover Hanoi’s top sights in a day. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Includes lunch and entrance fees.
- Old Quarter - Morning: Between 7:15 and 7:30 am, guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 1.5-hour drive to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.
- Quảng Phú Cầu - Upon arrival at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, visitors can observe artisans crafting incense in vibrant colors and drying them under the sun, offering excellent photo…
- Old Quarter - Morning: Between 7:15 and 7:30 am, guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 1.5-hour drive to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.
- Quảng Phú Cầu - Upon arrival at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, visitors can observe artisans crafting incense in vibrant colors and drying them under the sun, offering excellent photo opportunities.
Note: In case of rain, the itinerary changes to a visit to Bat Trang pottery village (a 45-minute drive) where guests can participate in a pottery workshop and create a sample piece with guidance from an instructor.
- Hanoi Train Street - Before 11:30 am, guests arrive at Train Street to capture photos/videos of the train returning to Hanoi Railway station, a highlight of the trip. Lunch follows.
NOTE: For those on the half-day morning tour, the tour guide will bid farewell at the hotel.
- Hoa Lo Prison - NOTE: For the half-day afternoon tour: Guests are picked up from their hotel in the Old Quarter Area to begin the afternoon tour.
The tour includes a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Maison Centrale or the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ which housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs during the Vietnam War.
- Temple of Literature & National University - Next, guests visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in the 10th Century, to learn about Confucianism and traditional Vietnamese education, featuring Khue Van Pavilion and Doctor Stelas on turtle’s back.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The tour continues with a visit to the exterior of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s Independence on September 2nd, 1945.
- Chua Tran Quoc - The journey proceeds to West Lake to explore Tran Quoc, the oldest pagoda built in 528, to gain insights into Buddhism in Vietnam. The tour concludes with a unique Egg coffee experience.
- Old Quarter - 5:15 - 5:30 pm: Guests are dropped off at their hotel or meeting point, marking the end of the trip.

- 1 cup of Egg coffee/person (Afternoon & Full Day Tour)
- Limousine bus with air-con and 1 bottle of water/Person
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as per program
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from the Old Quarter Area
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Visit Incense Village, Train Street & Highlights of Hanoi
- Lunch with Banh Mi & Bun Cha (Morning & Full Day Tour)
- 1 cup of Egg coffee/person (Afternoon & Full Day Tour)
- Limousine bus with air-con and 1 bottle of water/Person
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as per program
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from the Old Quarter Area
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Visit Incense Village, Train Street & Highlights of Hanoi
- Lunch with Banh Mi & Bun Cha (Morning & Full Day Tour)
- Bevearges, Personal expenses & Tips
- Bevearges, Personal expenses & Tips
Experience the heart of Hanoi with this comprehensive tour, offered as either a full-day or half-day adventure. Wander through the vibrant Incense Village, where countless colorful incense sticks form a captivating display. Discover Hanoi’s cultural landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the historic Hoa Lo Prison….
Experience the heart of Hanoi with this comprehensive tour, offered as either a full-day or half-day adventure. Wander through the vibrant Incense Village, where countless colorful incense sticks form a captivating display. Discover Hanoi’s cultural landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the historic Hoa Lo Prison. Conclude the tour with the famous Train Street experience, where you can enjoy local coffee just steps away from passing trains—providing an unforgettable taste of Hanoi’s allure.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.