Discover the essence of Hanoi in just one unforgettable day! This full-day tour, guided by locals, combines Incense Village, the city’s most iconic highlights, exciting train street and great foods.
  • Pickup location:

    Hanoi

  • Car

    (50 minutes)

  • Incense Village

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2 hours)

  • Car

    (50 minutes)

  • Hanoi Train Street

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Car

    (20 minutes)

  • Hanoi Old Quarter

    Lunch (1.5 hours)

  • Car

    (30 minutes)

  • Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (50 minutes)

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Temple of Literature

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Hanoi Old Quarter

    Break time, Coffee tasting (20 minutes)

  • Car

    (10 minutes)

Arrive back at:

Hanoi

Highlights

  • Discover the traditional art of incense making in Quang Phu Cau village
  • Explore the city’s most iconic landmarks
  • Experience the thrill of the famous Train Street
  • Savor Hanoi’s iconic street foods in the lunch

Full description

7:30 – 8:00 AM: Our friendly team will pick you up at your hotel, ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure.

8:45 – 9: 00 AM: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau village, and let the magic unfold!
Experience a fascinating walking tour, guided by local experts.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing art of incense making, from bamboo chopping to crafting aromatic incense paste, as skilled artisans demonstrate each step. Engage with locals and hear heartwarming stories behind this age-old tradition. Don’t forget to capture picture-perfect moments of incense bundles and the creative process – a photographer’s paradise!

10:00 – 10.30 AM: Bid farewell to the village, but carry cherished memories with you.

11:30 PM: Return to Hanoi, and come to the Train Street – the most famous street of
Ha Noi recently. Enjoy the egg coffee while watching the train pass by and taking the most adventurous pictures.

12:00: Come back to the old quarter of Hanoi where you will enjoy your lunch with Hanoi specialties: mixed pho, spring rolls, fried rice, and the unique sticky rice ice cream, for a true taste of local culture.

2:00 PM: The bus with the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter then transfer you to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969.

3:00 PM: Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.
After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of west lake.
From there around 4:00 PM, it’s onto the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius.
The next destination is the Big Church, St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi, Vietnam, stands as a stunning example of Neo-Gothic architecture.
5:30 PM: The final destination is the best local restaurant for egg coffee. It is the best coffee in Ha Noi and the signature drink that tourists must try when coming to Viet Nam.
The tour will end around 6 PM. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

Includes

  • Transportation with AC round-trip transfers
  • Pick-up and drop off right at hotels (within and near the Old Quarter)
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fee tickets
  • Lunch
  • Bottle of Water
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Drink
  • Other services not mentioned

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
  • Be prepared for varying weather conditions, bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days.
  • Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed in certain areas, please follow the guide’s instructions.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Hanoi hotels, please provide your hotel details.
  • Vegetarian meal options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.

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