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

Start the city tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honour of Confucius by King Ly Thai Thong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". The University remained here until King Gia Long moved the country's administrative capital from Hanoi to Hue at the beginning of the 19th century.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hiên Trà Trường Xuân, Căn hộ 0201, tòa Park 12, Khu đô thị Times City, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Drop into a traditional teahouse to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavoured green teas, and listen to thousand-year-oldstories explaining the significance of tea leaves to local cultures. Tea is even better when served with some authentic snacks such as sweetened lotus seeds and green bean cake.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo St, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 10000

We'll head to the Hoa Lo Prison museum. Used by French Colonists for political prisoners till 1954 and later by North Vietnam for American POWs, the prison complex was sarcastically nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American pilots during Vietnam War (1954-1975). Famous ex-prisoners of war include Pete Peterson (the first US ambassador to a unified Vietnam in 1995), and US Senator John McCain.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Joseph's Cathedral, 40 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 100000

Our next stop will be the largest and oldest church in Hanoi. St Joseph's Cathedral was built in 1886 with an architectural style often compared to the Notre Dame de Paris, this Gothic Revival church is not only a religious site, but is also a popular photo shoot backdrop for local teenagers.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cau The Huc, 603 L_c Long Quan, Hanoi

We'll continue to the heart of Hanoi - the Hoan Kiem Lake, with its magnificent The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son temple. Experience the spiritual harmony of different religions coexisting in the same place.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000

We stop for lunch with Pho which is one of Vietnam must do before ending the tour.​

Duration: 15 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 240 to 270 minutes (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 08:00 AM

• Stroll along the legendary Sword Lake
• 1 way transport with minivan
• Visit Ngoc Son Temple and experience the spiritual harmony (Entrance Ticket Included)
• Visit traditional teahouse to taste some tea with a green bean cake
• Friendly Local English speaking guide
• Stop for lunch for a traditional bowl of Pho
• Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
• Marvel the largest and oldest church in Hanoi - St Joseph’s Cathedral
• Explore the 1,000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature (Entrance Ticket Included)
• Visit the so-called “Hanoi Hilton” – the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Entrance Ticket Included)
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
• While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.