Hanoi: Full-Day City Tour and Water Puppet Show
Duration1 Day
Tour TypeTraditions & Heritage
Group sizeUp to 50
BookingFree Cancellation
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Overview
Start with pickup by your guide and begin your exploration of Hanoi. Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island at West Lake.
Then visit THE Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where one worships the Goddess of Mercy.
Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch
Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
Enjoy a final stop at the Water Puppet Theater where you will get to witness a 50-minute show. The puppet theater is right near the Sword Lake, in the center of the Old Quarter.
Itinerary
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, the city's oldest pagoda.
Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda
Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, viewing his embalmed body and former residences. Afterwards, explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Discover Vietnam's diverse cultures at the Ethnology Museum, then enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch with 8 traditional dishes.
Temple of Literature
Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university.
Hoa Lo Prison
Then, visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum, with its poignant history.
Water Puppet Show
Conclude your full-day tour with an engaging one-hour traditional water puppet show at the theater.
Location
Meeting point
Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
Good to know
Included
- Transportation by shuttle bus/private car
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees
- Local lunch
- Water puppet show ticket
Not included
- Gratuities or tip (optional)
- Beverages at lunch
- Personal expenses
Terms & Conditions
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- Duration 8 hours
- Live tour guide English, Vietnamese
- Hotel pickup is possible from the Old Quarter Area.
Tour Type
City Tour
Culture & History
FAQs
What time does this tour start?
This tour starts at 8:00 AM everyday.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is possible from the Old Quarter Area.
Can I bring my pet on the tour?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the tour according to our company policy. Hope for your understanding.
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