Hanoi Day Tour: An Exciting Journey Through Time and Culture

During your journey of discovering the beauty of countries around the world, have you added Vietnam to your list yet? It would be truly exciting if you chose to visit Vietnam – especially our capital city, Hanoi. So, if you were in Hanoi, where would you go and what would you do in just one day? Let Viet Flame Tours introduce you to a Hanoi Day Tour that captures the timeless charm and rich heritage of this remarkable city.

There is such a beautiful Hanoi through your eyes!

Just a Hanoi 1 day tour is enough for you to discover part of the thousand-year-old beauty of the city, with destinations such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoa Lo Prison, and more. Let’s explore with us!

HANOI ITINERARY 1 DAY:

07:30: Start your Hanoi day tour with a hotel pick-up by your tour guide.

08:00: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex

📍 Location: Ba Dinh Square

Your first stop in Hanoi tour 1 day is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved leader, President Ho Chi Minh. Observe the solemn atmosphere as you walk through the impressive granite mausoleum. Afterward, visit:

• Presidential Palace (outside only) – a stunning French colonial building.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House – his humble wooden residence surrounded by a peaceful garden and koi pond.
• One Pillar Pagoda – a historic Buddhist temple built on a single stone pillar, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.

* Tips: Wear respectful clothing (no shorts or tank tops). Photography is not allowed inside the mausoleum.

10:00: Explore the Temple of Literature

📍 Location: Quoc Tu Giam Street

Continue to one of Hanoi’s most iconic cultural landmarks – the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first national university, built in 1070. Stroll through beautifully landscaped courtyards, ancient pavilions, stone stelae of doctors, and altars dedicated to Confucius. Learn about Vietnam’s scholarly traditions and deep respect for education.

11:00: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

📍 Location: Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District.

A 20-minute drive from the city center takes you to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, showcasing the rich diversity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through artifacts, costumes, traditional houses, and multimedia exhibits. The outdoor exhibition area is especially engaging, featuring life-sized replicas of ethnic minority homes.

12:30: Have lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant

You will have a chance to enjoy specialties in Hanoi, Vietnam. And vegetarian food is always available.

14:00: Continue your Hanoi day tour with Hoa Lo Prison

📍 Location: 1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem District.

This former French colonial prison gives deep insight into the harsh realities of political prisoners during the French occupation and American POWs during the Vietnam War, including U.S. Senator John McCain. Exhibits include preserved cells, original iron doors, the guillotine room, and emotional stories.

15:30: Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

Strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword) – the heart of Hanoi.

Then, explore Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain) – located on a small island in the lake, connected by the charming red Huc Bridge.

16:30: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee

Try Egg Coffee, a Hanoi specialty made of rich coffee topped with a creamy layer of whipped egg yolk and condensed milk. “Café Giảng” claims to be the original inventor of this unique drink.

17:30: Free time for souvenirs & local market exploration

Explore Dong Xuan Market, the largest indoor market in Hanoi – where you can shop for handicrafts, silk scarves, snacks, souvenirs, or local fashion.

19:00: Enjoy dinner in a restaurant.

20:30: Finish your Hanoi day tour with many memories. The car and tour guide drop you off at your hotel and say goodbye to you.

Have a nice trip!

Hanoi day tour INCLUDED:

• Transportation with A/C
• Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant
• Mineral water
• English speaking tour guide
• Entrance tickets

Hanoi day tour EXCLUDED:

• Airfare tickets
• Visa to Vietnam
• Beverage
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guide and driver (about 3-5 USD/ pax/ day)
• Other not mentioned above

QUICKLY BOOK A HANOI DAY TOUR TO HAVE THE BEST PRICE!

Contact Viet Flame Tours right away to book Hanoi 1 day tour and receive 10% off!

📌 Address: 3rd Floor, 140 Hong Tien, Long Bien, Hanoi, Vietnam

📞 Hotline/WhatsApp/Viber: (+84) 986.282.217

📧 Email: contact@vietflametours.com

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