--- title: Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour (half day) lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 100 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 23 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ho-chi-minh-complex-temple-of-literature-tour-half-day/ --- # Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour (half day) In our comparison: #23 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience Hanoi like a local and tour the city’s attractions with the kids who live there. Explore Hanoi with 2 famous destination: Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour . See the main city sights, that all provide a great way to get culturally connected. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We pick-up at entrance of Ho Chi Minh… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Personal expenses (foods, drinks, tips). - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 100 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Red Gecko Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 100 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 97 of 100. - 5 stars: 96 (96%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Afternoon tour | €5 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours | | Morning tour | €5 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Departure time | ## What's included - English speaking local student ## Not included - Transfer fees (if any) - Entrance fees ( tour guide and customer) - Personal expenses (foods, drinks, tips). ## Itinerary 1. **Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum** (30m) - We can start the tour at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM depending on your booking. Our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel and then take you to the Ho Chi Minh complex – the huge construction to express the pride of Vietnamese people to the very first president – Ho Chi Minh (or... 2. **Ba Dinh Square** (10m) - 2. Ba Dinh square This is where Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum lies, is a historical site where President Ho Chi Minh read the Independence Declaration of Vietnam on September 2nd, 1945. 3. **Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House** (10m) - Refusing to live in the Presidential palace, President Ho Chi Minh lived in a normal electrician’s house nearby. The house has two floors and the beloved President lived here from 1958 until he passed away. 4. **One Pillar Pagoda** (10m) - 4. One Pillar Pagoda An ancient pagoda built in 1049 under the Ly Dynasty. There’s an interesting legend referring the construction of the pagoda, telling that King Ly Thanh Tong had this pagoda constructed in the shape of a lotus, based upon his fairy dream, thanks to which... 5. **Ho Chi Minh Museum** (20m) - 5. Ho Chi Minh Museum The museum was built in the shape of a white lotus flower, which is nearly 20m high, including 3 floors. More than 2,000 documents and show-pieces are displayed, systematically reflecting President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolution cause since late 19th... 6. **Temple of Literature & National University** (1h) - After that, you will have time to visit the Temple of Literature – the first University of Vietnam and also the place to worship the Confucius. This is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point We pick-up at entrance of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 27** | €5 | 3h | 4.89 (100) | 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 #23 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ho-chi-minh-complex-temple-of-literature-tour-half-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md