See the very best of Hanoi’s cultural highlights on a guided morning tour. Visit the incredible Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore the One Pillar Pagoda and the iconic Presidential Palace before heading to the ancient Temple of Literature, learning about the stories of Hanoi’s incredible 1,000 year history along the way.

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Highlights

  • Visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam’s most important monument
  • Seeing the ancient citadel, Temple of Literature and other historical sites
  • Taking part in a hands-on cooking demonstration
  • Enjoying a lunch of delicious Vietnamese food

What's Included:

  • Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
  • Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • Expert English-speaking local guide
  • Service charges and government VAT tax

Itinerary ideas

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    Start your morning with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the resting place of President Ho Chi Minh who led Vietnam to independence from French colonial rule. His preserved body has been an important landmark in the capital city since 1969, and a perfect place to learn more about Vietnam’s rich history. From there, wander through the beautiful surrounding gardens and toward the One Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace, where a replica of Ho Chi Minh’s simple working space is on display.Afterward, set off through central Hanoi toward the Temple of Literature, the oldest university in Hanoi and a perfect example of ancient architecture built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius. Then tend to your rumbling stomach with a traditional Vietnamese lunch with a chance to get a bit more “hands on” for a cooking demonstration! Tour ends at Porte D’Annam Restaurant.

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