Tours/Hanoi/Full-Day Hanoi City History Tour
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Full-Day Hanoi City History Tour

5.0(11)Hanoi1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(11)

Description

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike. Enjoy full day sightseeing around Hanoi city - the capital of Vietnam, to discover culture, beauty, history and local life especially local food.

Tour Options

Hanoi City Tour in a day
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included90 min

Visit Ho Chi Minh's complex as his mausoleum, Presidential palace, his house on stilts and the One Pillar pagoda

Admission included20 min

It was built in 1049 and it is a symbol of Hanoi

Admission included30 min

It is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, or Trấn Vũ in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism. As one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital, Quan Thánh Temple is located near West Lake in a ward of the same name.

Admission included45 min

The oldest pagoda in Hanoi which was built in 6th century.

Admission included60 min

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is located on a 43,799-square-meter in the Cau Giay District, about 8 km from the city center. Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

30 min

Visit the bustling streets in the old quarters of Hanoi

Highlights

English speaking guide
All the entrance fees
A bottle of mineral water each guest
Private transport
Bun Cha Barbecue Pork Lunch

What's included

Included
English speaking guide
All the entrance fees
A bottle of mineral water each guest
Private transport
Bun Cha Barbecue Pork Lunch
Not included
Drinks unless specified
Gratuities
Insurance
Personal expenses

Pickup Locations & Times

Please let me know the name of your hotel in Hanoi or where you would like to meet, so I can arrange your pickup.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please tell me the name of your hotel for pickup

Reviews(11)

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Companion26128426272
March 24, 2026
Amazing guide in Hanoi!

Amazing time in Hanoi and the northern part of Vietnam. Anh was an excellent guide and truly made the experience special!! He was engaging, friendly, and very genuine, which made the tour both enjoyable and relaxed. His English was very good and easy to understand. What impressed me the most was his deep knowledge – not only about the history of the area, but also about modern Vietnam and how things have changed over time. He explained both the past and present in a very interesting and accessible way. Anh is passionate about his work and without a doubt the best guide we could have hoped for. Highly recommended! ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Operator response

Hello Johanna, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly means a lot to me to know that my work made a positive impact on your experience. I genuinely enjoyed working with you and appreciate your openness, trust, and great energy throughout. Your recognition is incredibly motivating and encourages me to keep delivering the best service I can. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future. Wishing you all the very best, and thank you once again for your support! Anh

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davesJ61ZF
December 17, 2023
Terrific Day in Hanoi

Anh was absolutely terrific showing us the main historical sites in Hanoi! He was engaging, answered all of our questions about Vietnam’s history and did everything we asked of him. A highlight was the coffee shop he took us to where we had egg coffee - prepared right at our table! The last day of a 4 week trip couldn’t have been better! I highly recommend his services! Dave Stewart

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marty54
December 17, 2023
Book this guide! He’s great.

We had a great day with Anh. He was a wonderful guide for the day and his English was excellent. He has a driver with him so it made it so easy to get off at sites without worrying about parking. We had a delightful day together and ended with a cup of egg coffee and white wine for me!

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124carlz
January 10, 2020
Fantastic Experience with Anh

We had an excellent experience touring the major landmarks of Hanoi. We were able to see and learn about many aspects of the city in just one day. Anh was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He is kind, friendly, and we enjoyed spending our day with him. He coordinated all of the day’s activities, including transportation and tickets, smoothly and efficiently. We highly recommend taking this tour of Hanoi.

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Philippa756
December 27, 2019
Great Tour Guide Highly Recommend

Mr. Ang was a great tour guide. His knowledge was excellent and his flexibility was appreciated. He knew the best times to go to each site and we covered all of Hanoi in one day and it was not rushed at all. I have no hesitation in recommending him. You will learn so much from him.

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Operator response

Hi Philippa, Thank you very much for your great review for me. I am very happy to be your tour guide and I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

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MoSyed
October 18, 2019
Hanoi City Tour

Wonderful Hanoi city tour with Mr. Nam (young, informed, energetic & very well spoken in English) a friend of Mr. Anh, the owner. The 3 of us covered a lot of ground in one day from 9am to about 3pm. Everything went extremely smooth. We also stopped by for lunch at a local restaurant. We took our time and Mr. Nam explained everything in details. His knowledge of Vietnam's history was really great. We would highly recommend this tour for everyone. Loved it.

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chrisjF1261EZ
October 15, 2019
Vietnam Trip with Anh Cao - Multiple Day Tour

I found Anh Cao through an internet search. I could not have been luckier to have come into contact with him. I booked two days of tours and could not be happier. The first day was a city tour of Hanoi. The tour of Hanoi felt as though I saw the entire city. Expert planning took me from place to place and the timing was perfect. I can’t remember standing in line for more than one or two minutes. The second day tour took us to Thung Nham and to Hoa Lu. The things I learned during the first day of the tour were tied together on day two. Both days provided and excellent introduction to Vietnam.

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Operator response

Hi Chris, Thank you very much for your great rating. I look forward to meeting you again in the future. Cheers Anh

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midas2019
April 19, 2019
Incredible day with Anh

We had a very interesting and educational day with Anh in Hanoi. The itinerary was exactly as described. We packed quite a bit into one day without ever feeling rushed. We saw Hanoi's major Museums Temples and Monuments. We had a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant and ended the day in the Old Quarter Market which was near our hotel. The day was filled with interesting information about Vietnamese culture and history. Our second day in Hanoi was a free day and Anh helped us plan our day with sites and attractions we hadn't seen. Anh was a terrific guide who helped us have a wonderful time in Hanoi.

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Operator response

Hi Theresa, Thank you very much for your excellence rating about my tour. I hope you would have wonderful time in Hanoi and look forward to meeting you again in the future. Anh

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Ksimpsy
September 23, 2018
Fantasic day with a very knowledgeable guide

We spent 1 day with Anh and his very safe driver Long . We spent a few hours outside the city to visit the Paddy fields , alongside visiting the main cultural sites in Hanoi . Anh has a wealth of knowledge and pointed out a number of stories and nuances that we may have otherwise walked past . His English is impeccable and as a Hanoi native , he knows the city like the back of his hand ! The communication via WhatsApp made the organization seamless. Would highly recommend to visitors of Hanoi , thank you for a very memorable day

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tray85221
March 2, 2018
Fascinating Hanoi Tour with Anh

Cao Thien "Anh" deserves the highest rating of all the tours I took on my recent trip to Vietnam. He responds to emails lighting fast, he is very thorough in describing what to expect on his tour, he is open to on the spot modifications, his English is very good, he "by request" took us of the normal beat and trail to see the B-52 landing gear at Huu Tiep Lake, he provided us umbrellas, he took us to see the "changing of the guard" at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum. (did not get to go inside because it closes @11:00 a.m), but that was my fault on starting tour late. Anh is very knowledgeable of his city and history. We went to the Hanoi war museum and then to the Hanoi Hilton, Effile's Post office and big catholic church. He took us to a amazing tasting Vietnamese lunch, with great food, great service. Anh was on time and provided very new and comfortable transportation for us. I would recommend Anh to anyone that wanted a great tour guide.

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Operator response

Hi Tray, Thank you very much for your 5 star rating. I hope I could meet you again in Vietnam in the near future. With kind regards Anh

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