Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

Meeting point

Where

If your hotel is not in our pick-up area, you can join us at our Meeting Point, HANOI BACKSTREET TOURS, at No.3B Hàng Tre, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. For directions, please check out our Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yqgTcAj1kxt9joNo6.

Departure

07:30, 12:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Temple of Literature & National University

   During this tour, you’ll have the chance to visit two of the most important landmarks in Hanoi and Vietnam. First, explore the 1000-year-old architecture at the Temple Of Literature, an iconic structure in Hanoi.

   30 min · Admission included
2. 2
   Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

   We visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

   30 min · Admission included
3. 3
   Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

   visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

   10 min · Admission included
4. 4
   One Pillar Pagoda

   visit the Mecca of Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Residential Area, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This area is considered the Mecca of Vietnamese People, where millions of locals desire to pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

   15 min · Admission included
5. West Lake

   Along the way, we’ll drive past and tick off some famous must-see spots in the city like the Long Bien Bridge, the enchanting West Lake, and the beautiful French Opera House.

   Pass by, no stop
6. Hanoi Opera House

   Along the way, we’ll drive past and tick off some famous must-see spots in the city like the Long Bien Bridge, the enchanting West Lake, and the beautiful French Opera House.

   Pass by, no stop
7. 7
   Long Bien Bridge

   We take you to Long Bien Bridge,one of the pride and inconic architecture in Hanoi for beautiful photos and great views of the beautiful green Oasis Red River countryside with peaceful and tranquil villages and farms under the bridge.

   15 min
8. 8
   Duờng Tau

   Especially, we take you to the famous Hanoi Train Street for photo oppotunity and witness the mesmerizing sight of trains passing by just inch away from your face . It creates cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Despite the famous TRAIN STREET of Hanoi recently has been CLOSED by the local government, we know exactly HOW, WHEN & WHERE to take you there to wait for and capture the fun moments of the day by sitting by the train street cafe and watching the train passing by. We guarantee that TRAIN STREET is a part of our trip. Can we see the train passing train-street? There is no train during the morning tour, we will still take you there to see the train street. If you want to see the train passing by the train-street, please take the AFTERNOON.

   20 min · Admission included
9. 9
   Hai Ba Trung Temple

   We are NOT visiting Hai Ba Trung temple but we just indicate the area of Hanoi where we take you to and expose the hidden gems of Hanoi, like a living museum about the day in the life of Hanoi People. What sets this tour apart from other classic city tours is our dedication to showcasing Hanoi’s hidden gems. Experience the true essence of Hanoi as you step into the shoes of a local and explore everyday establishments like charming cafes, local eateries, vibrant markets, and the warm confines of family homes, schools, and temples. This tour not only showcases the must-see attractions but also takes you off-the-beaten-path to truly experience the heart and soul of the city.

   1h
10. 10
    We have special Egg Coffee of Hanoi at Hidden Gem Cafe, a green hub in the Old Quarter

    Like a recycling museum, a serene place in the hustling Old Quater Of Hanoi. Everything is creatively made from recycled materials.

    15 min · Admission included

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