Full-Day Hanoi City Tour with Ngoc Ha Village and Egg Coffee

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
• 02 Explore the authentic local market and daily life in Ngoc Ha Village
• 03 Learn Vietnam's history and culture at the Temple of Literature
• 04 Visit Hoa Lo Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" by American POWs
• 05 Walk through the Hanoi Old Quarter before an amusing water puppet performance
• 06 Taste Hanoi's famed egg coffee at Cafe Trung

Embark on a full-day exploration of Hanoi as you visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, President Palace, and Ho Chi Minh House, then continue to the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda and the charming Ngoc Ha Village. Discover Vietnam's academic heritage at the Temple of Literature before heading to Hoa Lo Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" by American POWs. The experience also includes a walk through the Hanoi Old Quarter, an amusing water puppet performance, and Hanoi's famed egg coffee at Cafe Trung.

Experience the local market and the regular life of Hanoians, and see part of a B-52 bomber still located in the pond from wartime.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hanoi Heritage, Old Quarter and Water Puppet Show

• At 08:00 am, meet your private driver and guide, then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, President Palace, and Ho Chi Minh House.
• Continue on foot to the One-Pillar Pagoda and discover Ngoc Ha Village. Experience the local market and the regular life of Hanoians, and see part of a B-52 bomber still located in the pond from wartime.
• Then, visit Vietnam's first university, the Temple of Literature.
• Afterwards, go to a local restaurant for lunch featuring traditional Hanoi cuisine (at your own account).
• In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lo Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" by American POWs.
• Then, take a walk through the Hanoi Old Quarter before attending an amusing water puppet performance, tasting Hanoi's exceptional egg coffee at Cafe Trung, and returning to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private Hanoi tour guide
• Private transfer
• All sightseeing and entrance fees
• Water puppet show ticket
• Bottle of water per person

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Tips for the local guide and driver
• Other services not mentioned

What to bring

• Camera
• Umbrella
• Cap
• Good walking shoes

Know before you go

• Dress well - you must cover your top and shoulders and wear long trousers due to visits to the mausoleum and temples.
• Please be patient when lining up to enter the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Hanoi

Tour start

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.