Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience
Overview
About
Experience the full-day highlights of Hanoi without the crowds. This private full-day tour takes you to the city's most iconic landmarks, providing a comprehensive and unforgettable experience.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Explore the 1,000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Visit the so-called “Hanoi Hilton” – the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple and experience the spiritual harmony (Entrance Ticket Included)
- Stop for lunch for a traditional bowl of Pho
- Marvel the largest and oldest church in Hanoi - St Joseph’s Cathedral
- Visit traditional teahouse to taste some tea with a green bean cake
- Enjoy Pick up at centrally located hotel in Hanoi and 1 way transportation
- Join Friendly Local English speaking guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Literature & National University
- Entry/Admission - Hanoi
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lo Prison
- Entry/Admission - Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street
What is not included?
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks
- Entry/Admission - St. Joseph's Cathedral
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, lactose intolerance and gluten-free (but not gluten sensitiveness). Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
- Please note that this tour covers 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Hanoi Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Crowd Free Hanoi: Morning Highlights of the City Experience in Hanoi, Vietnam. This full-day tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Temple of Literature & National University
Start the city tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honour of Confucius by King Ly Thai Thong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". The University remained here until King Gia Long moved the country's administrative capital from Hanoi to Hue at the beginning of the 19th century.Read moreMore about Temple of Literature & National University
Hiên Trà Trường Xuân
Hoa Lo Prison
We'll head to the Hoa Lo Prison museum. Used by French Colonists for political prisoners till 1954 and later by North Vietnam for American POWs, the prison complex was sarcastically nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American pilots during Vietnam War (1954-1975). Famous ex-prisoners of war include Pete Peterson (the first US ambassador to a unified Vietnam in 1995), and US Senator John McCain.Read moreMore about Hoa Lo Prison
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Our next stop will be the largest and oldest church in Hanoi. St Joseph's Cathedral was built in 1886 with an architectural style often compared to the Notre Dame de Paris, this Gothic Revival church is not only a religious site, but is also a popular photo shoot backdrop for local teenagers.Read moreMore about St. Joseph's Cathedral
Cầu Thê Húc
Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street
- We stop for lunch with Pho which is one of Vietnam must do before ending the tour.
- Read moreMore about Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street
This concludes the tour.
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