Hanoi City Tour Including Water Puppet Show

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

AM: 08:00 - 08:30: Pick up at your hotel (join tours will free pick up all points in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closes on Monday and Friday morning. And closes during October) and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

We then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam).Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (apply on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

PM: After lunch we’ll proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. We’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. For the last part of the tour, we’ll journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15.30 - 16.00.

Duration: 4 hours

Included
  • Pickup and drop off at hotels in Old Quarters
  • Local Lunch
  • English speaking guide
  • Water puppet show (deluxe option)
  • Entry/Admission - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Entry/Admission - Chua Tran Quoc
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Literature & National University
Not included
  • Drinks, tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Pickup outside Old quarters
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is formal
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
90% Nightlife
65%
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