Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show
Description
Discover the highlights of Hanoi in a full-day journey that blends culture, history, and local life. Begin with a visit to Bat Trang Pottery Village, where you can explore traditional workshops and try making your own ceramics. Back in the city, visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and nearby One Pillar Pagoda, followed by lunch featuring Vietnamese favorites like Pho. Continue to the peaceful Temple of Literature and the historic Hoa Lo Prison before enjoying a unique stop at Hanoi Train Street, where cafés sit just steps from an active railway. Stroll through the lively Hanoi Old Quarter, then end your day with a traditional performance at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre—a perfect cultural finale to your Hanoi experience. Tickets for city sightseeing attractions are not included, so the itinerary can be adjusted. The water puppet show is included.
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Itinerary
Stroll along the famous Train Street, watch the train pass by, and capture memorable photos. Then enjoy a traditional Hanoi lunch featuring local specialties.
Visit the historic “Hanoi Hilton,” where Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs were once held. Learn about the stories behind this infamous site.
Explore the iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, the serene Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Discover Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century. Learn about Confucian education and admire the beautiful architecture and stone steles honoring scholars.
Travel to Bat Trang, a centuries-old village known for its exquisite ceramics. Watch skilled artisans at work and try your hand at pottery making. Relax with a cup of local tea brewed in handcrafted pottery, accompanied by traditional snacks. Immerse yourself in Northern Vietnam’s tea culture.
One Pillar Pagoda A unique Buddhist temple built on a single stone pillar, symbolizing a lotus flower. It is one of the most iconic spiritual sites in Hanoi.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre A famous venue for traditional water puppet performances, showcasing Vietnamese folklore through colorful puppets and live music.
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Pickup Locations & Times
[1] Our Guide Will Greet You In Central Of Ho Chi Minh City. [2] Please Send Us The Following Information To Arrange Your Pickup: Full Name, Hotel Address, WhatsApp Phone Number. [3] If You Request Pick-up Or Drop-Off At Hiep Phuoc Port, Phu My Port, Outside Ho Chi Minh City Center. An Additional Fee Will Apply. The Cost Depends On Your Group Size. [4] We’ve prepared several options for you to choose from, so you can find the one that best suits your needs. If you have any questions or special requests, simply use the ‘Ask a Question’ option and include your WhatsApp number—our team will be happy to assist you promptly.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
This was a great highlight tour of Hanoi which included the pottery village. Our tour guide, Duc, was able to tailor our trip to the weather and our needs. He was very knowledgeable and gave us the best impression of Hanoi. The pottery village was interesting and we had fun trying our hand at pottery making. The prison and Ho Chi Minh square are must-sees, and Train street was interesting to see.
The tour guide Minh was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English . The only downside was 1 of the scheduled museums was closed
First time seeing Hanoi was so wonderful. This city tour gave me a perfect introducetion to Vietnamese culture, history and food.
