

Explore Hanoi City on a full-day tour, complete with lunch. Enjoy a vegetarian option if you prefer.
Not wheelchair accessible
Explore the full itinerary for Hanoi City Full Day With Lunch |VEGETARIAN OPTION in Hanoi, Vietnam. This overnight tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Hanoi. This ancient pagoda, located on a small island in the middle of West Lake, is the oldest Buddhist temple in the city and dates back to the 6th century.Read moreMore about Chua Tran Quoc

Next up is a short drive to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Follow a long queue to get inside the mausoleum, which is hallowed ground for the Vietnamese people. Witness locals paying homage to the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, and experience the unique reverence that takes place here. Then, take a short walk to Ho Chi Minh’s former house, which is built on stilts. Here, Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 to 1969 as he orchestrated the movement that eventually lead to the Vietnam’s independence. Walk around the quiet grounds while learning about Ho Chi Minh’s life and legacy. Optionally, take a tour of the nearby One Pillar Pagoda. Built in 1049, it’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.Read moreMore about Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Afterwards, Hanoi adventure continues with a visit to the famed Temple of Literature. Wander around this incredible compound which was constructed in 1076. Become fascinated with the stories of the building and get a glimpse of the past when it served as a university and temple.Read moreMore about Temple of Literature & National University

Afterward, head over to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (close on Monday). Here, browse informative exhibitions displaying artefacts and infographics that portray the remarkable diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic communities. Meanwhile, take a look at view traditional costumes on display which represent each of the ethnic groups. As an alternative to the Ethnology Museum, visit the highly-acclaimed Vietnamese Women’s Museum.Read moreMore about Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

The museum is located near Hoan Kiem Lake and offers wonderful insight into the lives and heritage of Vietnamese women. Learn historic and modern-day traditions centered around births, weddings, motherhood, spirituality and more.Read moreMore about Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street

At the end of the afternoon, embark on a walking tour through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter. This area of 36 narrow streets is a lively place to walk around while seeing and learning about Vietnam’s traditional ways of life. Continue through the busy Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Snap photos and chat with the locals on the way.Read moreMore about Old Quarter