---
title: "From Hanoi: Full-Day City Tour with Hoa Lo Prison |Optional Lunch"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 36
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 63
duration_minutes: 15
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/from-hanoi-full-day-city-tour-with-hoa-lo-prison-optional-lunch/
---

# From Hanoi: Full-Day City Tour with Hoa Lo Prison |Optional Lunch

In our comparison: #19 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

- Embank on the solemn beauty of The oldest pagoda Tran Quoc
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant (optional)
- Learn the story of Temple of Literature
- Discover the history of the Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton

***Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Guests will visit the surrounding area instead.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: Set Lunch: 200,000VND/ Person
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €36 per person
- Duration: 15m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SST TRAVEL
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.92 from 63 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 63.

- 5 stars: 58 (92%)
- 4 stars: 5 (8%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Entrance fee during the trip
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sight- seeing tickets

## Not included

- Tips and others not mentioned above
- Set Lunch: 200,000VND/ Person
- Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fees may apply depending on the package and travel date. For shared tours, an additional 200,000 VND per person applies on 26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027. All fees are paid on-site.

## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 27** | €36 | 15 min | 4.92 (63) | shared |
| [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared |
| [Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/?format=md) | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | shared |
| [Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-hanoi-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €44 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (149) | shared |

Ranked #19 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1622, median €36; typical length 3h. 11 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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