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Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
USD
$59
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- See Hanoi’s top landmarks in one day with an English-speaking guide and limousine transfers.
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest, on West Lake.
- Walk around the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda.
- Discover Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups at the Museum of Ethnology.
- Explore the Temple of Literature (1070) and Hoa Lo Prison.
- Choose a full day from US$76 or a half day from US$59.
Tour Information & Itinerary
The Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day is a shared, guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi by limousine. In one day you visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, with a Vietnamese set lunch – from US$76 for the full day or US$59 for half a day.
Status (checked October 2026): the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed for annual maintenance from 4 September to 2 November 2026 and is normally closed on Mondays and Fridays; during closures you still see the square, Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. The Museum of Ethnology closes on Mondays, when we visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead.
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | Full day about 8 hours (7:45–16:30); half day about 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Route | Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Complex – Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – lunch – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison |
| Tour style | Joined (shared) group tour with an English-speaking guide |
| Group size | Limousine group up to 19–20 guests, or small-group limousine up to 9 guests |
| Departure | Daily |
| Pick-up / drop-off | Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, 7:45–8:15; back about 16:00–16:30 |
| Meals | Vietnamese set lunch (full day) |
| Walking | Easy, mostly flat, about 3–4 km in total |
| Price | Full day from US$76; half day from US$59 – see prices |
| Dress code | Shoulders and knees covered for the Mausoleum, pagodas and temples |
Is the Hanoi City Group Tour Worth It?
Yes, especially on your first visit. In one day you see Hanoi’s most important landmarks in a logical order, with an English-speaking guide to explain 1,000 years of history – from the Ly dynasty’s Temple of Literature to the French-built Hoa Lo Prison – and no need to arrange taxis or tickets. The half-day option suits travellers with an evening flight or who want a free afternoon in the Old Quarter.
The trade-offs: you follow a fixed route with other guests, and the Mausoleum itself may be closed on your date. For your own pace and stops, choose our private Hanoi City Tour 1 Day.
Tour Highlights
1. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, founded in the 6th century, with its red tower standing on a small peninsula in West Lake. About Tran Quoc Pagoda.
2. Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda
See the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on Ba Dinh Square, the stilt house where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969, and the One Pillar Pagoda, shaped like a lotus rising from a pond.
3. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
A clear introduction to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with full-size traditional houses in the outdoor garden. On Mondays the tour visits the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead. About the museum.
4. Temple of Literature
Founded in 1070 to honour Confucius, the Temple of Literature later housed the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university, with stone steles naming its doctoral graduates.
5. Hoa Lo Prison
Built by the French around 1896–1901 as the “Maison Centrale”, Hoa Lo Prison held Vietnamese political prisoners and later American pilots during the Vietnam War.
Full Day or Half Day?
| Full day | Half day | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 7:45–16:30 | Morning or afternoon, about 4 hours |
| Sights | All five stops | Morning: Tran Quoc, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology · Afternoon: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison (confirmed on booking) |
| Lunch | Included | Included, or US$10 less without lunch |
| Price from | US$76 | US$59 |
Hanoi City Group Tour Price 2026
| Option | Limousine group (19–20 guests) | Small-group limousine (max 9 guests) | Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi City Full Day (about 8 hours) | US$76 | US$86 | Vietnamese set menu |
| Hanoi City Half Day (morning or afternoon) | US$59 | US$69 | Set menu (US$10 less without lunch) |
Prices are per person in US dollars and include all items listed under Inclusion. Child prices, Vietnamese public-holiday surcharges and card payments (3.3% fee) are confirmed when you book. Send your date and your option.
Who This Tour Is For
- Great for: first-time visitors, solo travellers, couples and families who want the main sights with a guide at a fixed price.
- Choose the small-group limousine (max 9 guests) for a quieter, more personal day.
- Prefer food? Add our Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour in the evening.
- Want your own guide? See the private Hanoi City Tour 1 Day.
Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert
We are a local team in Hanoi, so you book the same group tour without an online travel agency’s commission on top. You usually get a reply within 24 hours, a named contact on WhatsApp, and our best price guarantee: if you find this exact tour with the same inclusions cheaper elsewhere, send us the link and we will review and match it where we can.
Local Expert Notes by Jimmy
- Wear clothes covering shoulders and knees – guards at the Mausoleum turn away shorts and sleeveless tops.
- Bags and cameras may need to be checked in before entering the Mausoleum; follow your guide.
- Bring water, a hat and sunscreen – much of the day is outdoors.
- Combine with our Ninh Binh or Halong Bay group tours for a complete northern trip.
Ready to join? Send us your travel date – we usually reply within 24 hours.
Updated 12 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert
Day by day itinerary
About This Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
A joined group tour by limousine around Hanoi with an English-speaking guide. Choose the full day below, or a half day covering the morning or afternoon sights. Times are approximate.
Hanoi City Full Day (Lunch) – Half Day Covers the Morning or Afternoon Part
07:45–08:15 – Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter.
08:30 – Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, on West Lake. About Tran Quoc Pagoda
09:15 – Ho Chi Minh Complex: the Mausoleum (closed 4 September–2 November 2026 and usually on Mondays and Fridays), the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. About the Mausoleum
11:00 – Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, focused on the 54 ethnic groups (Vietnamese Women’s Museum on Mondays).
12:30–12:45 – Vietnamese set lunch at a local restaurant.
13:45–14:00 – Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and home of Vietnam’s first national university. About the Temple of Literature
15:00 – Hoa Lo Prison, the French “Maison Centrale”. About Hoa Lo Prison
16:00–16:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Half day: choose the morning (Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology) or the afternoon (Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison); exact stops are confirmed on booking.
Inclusions
Meals
Vietnamese set lunch
Transport
Limousine (group or small group)
Accommodation
No overnight stay
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Limousine transfers (group of 19–20 or small group of 9)
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Vietnamese set lunch
- Free Wi-Fi and one bottle of water
Tour Exclusions
- VAT
- Drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Surcharges on Vietnamese public holidays
- Anything not listed under Inclusion
Tour Price
Hanoi City Group Tour Price 2026 (per person)
| Option | Limousine group (19–20 guests) | Small-group limousine (max 9 guests) | Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi City Full Day (about 8 hours) | US$76 | US$86 | Vietnamese set menu |
| Hanoi City Half Day (morning or afternoon) | US$59 | US$69 | Set menu (US$10 less without lunch) |
Prices include everything listed under Inclusion. Card payments carry a 3.3% fee. Send us your travel date to reserve your seats.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs about the Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
1. What is included in the Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, limousine transfers, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, a Vietnamese set lunch, free Wi-Fi and a bottle of water.
2. How much does the Hanoi City group tour cost?
Full day US$76 (limousine group) or US$86 (small group, max 9); half day US$59 or US$69, and US$10 less without lunch.
3. What does the Hanoi City group tour visit?
Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison.
4. Is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum open on the Hanoi City group tour?
It is closed for maintenance from 4 September to 2 November 2026 and usually on Mondays and Fridays; the rest of the complex can still be visited. See our Mausoleum guide.
5. What is the difference between the full-day and half-day Hanoi City tour?
The full day covers all five sights with lunch; the half day covers either the morning or the afternoon sights in about 4 hours.
6. What time does the Hanoi City group tour start and finish?
Pick-up is 7:45–8:15 in the Old Quarter and the full day ends about 16:00–16:30 at your hotel.
7. What should I wear on the Hanoi City group tour?
Clothes covering shoulders and knees, comfortable shoes and a hat; avoid shorts and sleeveless tops for the Mausoleum.
8. Is the Museum of Ethnology open every day?
It closes on Mondays, when the tour visits the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead. More in our museum guide.
9. How big is the group on the Hanoi City group tour?
Up to 19–20 guests in the standard limousine group, or up to 9 in the small-group limousine.
10. Is the Hanoi City group tour suitable for children?
Yes. Walking is easy and the Museum of Ethnology is popular with families; ask us for child prices.
11. Can vegetarians join the Hanoi City tour lunch?
Yes. Tell us when you book and the restaurant will prepare a vegetarian set menu.
12. Can I add a street food tour after the Hanoi City group tour?
Yes. Our Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour starts in the evening in the Old Quarter.
13. What is not included in the Hanoi City group tour?
VAT, drinks, tips for guide and driver, personal expenses and public-holiday surcharges.
14. Is a Hanoi city tour worth it on a first visit?
Yes – it is the quickest way to understand Hanoi’s history and get your bearings. Read our Hanoi travel guide.
15. How do I book the Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day?
Send your date, number of guests and option (full or half day, standard or small group) via the inquiry form or WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours.
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