Full-Day Hanoi Historical Sightseeing Tour with Heritage Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the symbolic Hanoi Flag Tower
• 02 Explore the architectural beauty of the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel
• 03 See the Northern Gate relic, Hàng Đậu Water Tower, and Hỏa Lò Prison
• 04 Pay your respects at the Temple of Literature, where Confucius is worshipped

Embark on a full-day historical experience in the heart of Hanoi, where ancient traditions blend beautifully with modern charm. Visit the symbolic Hanoi Flag Tower, explore the architectural beauty of the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, and pass notable landmarks such as the Northern Gate relic and Hàng Đậu Water Tower. Continue to Hỏa Lò Prison, a site deeply connected to Vietnam's colonial and wartime history, before concluding at the revered Temple of Literature, where Confucius is worshipped and Vietnam's first university once flourished.

Embark on a full-day historical experience in the heart of Hanoi, where ancient traditions blend beautifully with modern charm.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hotel Pickup and Hanoi History Introduction

• Hotel pickup and the start of your Hanoi city tour to learn about Hanoi's history.

2

Day 02

Hanoi Flag Tower Visit

• The first destination is the Hanoi Flag Tower, a tower-like structure built at the same time as the Hanoi Citadel under the Nguyễn Dynasty, started in 1805 and completed in 1812.
• The architecture of the Hanoi Flag Tower includes three base floors and a column body, and it is considered one of the symbols of the city.

3

Day 03

Explore Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

• The next destination is the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, a complex of relics associated with the history of the Thăng Long - Đông Kinh capital and Hanoi province, beginning from the pre-Thăng Long period, when An Nam was dominated in the 7th century.
• This architectural work was built by dynasties across many historical periods and has become one of the most important relics in the system of Vietnamese heritage sites.

4

Day 04

National History Museum and En Route Relics

• After visiting the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, you can visit the National History Museum.
• On the way between the two destinations, you will pass by the Northern Gate relic of the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel and Hàng Đậu Water Tower, one of the prominent relics of Hanoi.

5

Day 05

Lunch and Hỏa Lò Prison Visit

• Have lunch.
• After lunch, you can visit Hỏa Lò Prison. Hỏa Lò Prison, also known as Hỏa Lò phase house, is a prison built by the French colonialists on the old land of Hỏa Lò village.
• Hỏa Lò Prison is a famous landmark because it was the place where many great Vietnamese revolutionaries during the Indochina War and American pilots during the Vietnam War were detained.

6

Day 06

Temple of Literature Visit

• Visit the Temple of Literature, where Confucius is worshipped.
• This is considered the first university in Vietnam from the 11th to the 18th century.

7

Day 07

Return to Hotel

• End of the trip. Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Shuttle bus according to the destination routes
• Professional English-speaking tour guide with strong historical knowledge
• Tickets to visit the routes included in the itinerary
• One bottle of drinking water per person
• One lunch according to the menu

What's Not Included

• Drinks during meals
• Tips for the driver and tour guide
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Umbrella or raincoat
• Sunscreen

Know before you go

Please arrive a day before departure. The tour guide will coordinate with you over a call.

This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and unforgettable experiences, offering visitors a deep connection to Hanoi's heritage.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick up at hotel/homestay in the old town

Tour start

55 P. Bát Sứ, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.