Vietnam · City Tours

8-Hour Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour with Water Puppet Show Option

8 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historical Ho Chi Minh Museum and iconic One Pillar Pagoda
02 Discover Vietnam's first university at the Temple of Literature
03 Learn about the languages, culture, customs, and houses of 54 ethnic groups at the Ethnology Museum
04 Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple
05 Watch a traditional Water Puppet Show rooted in 11th-century Red River Delta villages

Get a great chance to explore the beauty of Ha Noi, the 1000-year-old capital city of Vietnam. The city has a unique blend of French colonial architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, and an ancient oriental lifestyle. Visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, discover the artefacts in the Ethnology Museum, and stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake. You can also witness Water Puppetry, a tradition dating back to the 11th century that originated in villages of the Red River Delta.

Proceed to One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi Heritage, Culture, and Lakeside Landmarks

8.00 am - 8.30 am: Meet your Hanoi/Ha Noi tour guide and driver at your hotel and start your Ha Noi city tour. Your first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where you will learn what Uncle Ho did for Vietnamese people and other countries, along with more information about President Ho Chi Minh.

Proceed to One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, dedicated to Confucianism.
Take a break for lunch at around 12.30 pm at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Ethnology Museum, where you will have a great chance to learn about the languages, culture, customs, and houses of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Marvel at Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the Restored Sword Lake, and visit Ngoc Son Temple.
Drive back to your hotel at around 4.00 pm.

OPTIONAL: See the Water Puppet Show. Please let the guide know in advance so they can help you buy tickets (50 minutes per show). If you would like to watch the Water Puppet Show, the tour will finish at the theatre.