Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with a history of more than 1000 years. It has long been an important educational, political, and cultural center of Vietnam. The beauty of Hanoi lies in its unique combination of ancient and modern culture, as well as the vicissitudes of Vietnamese architecture and history.
Hanoi City Private Tour
Traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam, you should enjoy the history of Hanoi; its landscape, and the lives of local people. All you need to do is book a day tour of Hanoi city with AnnieGo
In the morning
At 8:30 am, your guide and private driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby and we begin the Private 1 Day Hanoi City Tour. Our knowledgeable guide will take you to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This is the place where Vietnamese people respect and worship the first President of Vietnam.
Then, around 9:00 am, we will visit the One Pillar Pagoda of the Presidential Palace. Our tour guide will take you deep into the history and beauty of Vietnamese culture from long ago to the present.
Around 11:00, we will visit the oldest temple in the North of Vietnam, Tran Quoc Pagoda built in 545. It is a famous Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Hanoi.
Afternoon
At noon, we will have a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. We will enjoy various local dishes in Hanoi. After lunch, we will visit the Temple of Kong. This is one of the famous pagodas in Hanoi and is considered the oldest university in Vietnam.
Continue to visit Hanoi city for 1 day, we will visit the Temple of Literature. It worships sages and Confucianists and is known as the “secret garden” of the bustling city. In addition, our guide will tell you about the temple’s contribution to our educational history and how the ancient education system compares to the present.
At 3:00 pm, we will visit the Museum of Ethnology. This is a great example of the diversity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. This outstanding museum is a great place to better understand the cultural identity of Vietnam.
Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi – Culture Pham Travel
Last but not least is to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and the 36 Old Quarters of Hanoi Old Quarter.
At around 5:00 pm, we will drop you back at your hotel and the tour ends.
Include
- Hotel pick up and drop off by air-conditioned minivan
- English speaking guide
- mineral water bottle
- Vietnamese lunch
- entrance fees.
Exclude,
- Tips and personal expenses.
Child policy
- <= 5 years old: free
- 6 to 11 years old: 75%
- >= 12 years: 100%
The Hanoi City Sightseeing Full Day Tour is the ideal day trip to discover the highlights of Vietnam’s capital city with a knowledgeable local guide.
Best time to enjoy the Hanoi city tour
Hanoi technically has two main seasons – the wet season (May to September) and the dry season (October to April) – although it does experience weather variations that can simulate four seasons. For the best weather, it’s best to visit Hanoi in spring (February to April) or autumn (October to November).
February to April: Spring is one of the best times to visit Hanoi. The weather is mild with temperatures between 15-20°C (59-68°F). The skies are clear from February to March, but it starts to drizzle frequently in April. Note that spring may also coincide with Tet, the Vietnamese New Year (late January or early February). This is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture, so expect many establishments to be closed during this time.
May-August: Like the rest of Southeast Asia, summers in Hanoi are hot and humid. The average temperature is around 32°C (90°F). On top of that, it’s officially in the rainy season, with the heaviest rainfall in July-August.
September to November: Like spring, autumn is an ideal time to visit Hanoi. The weather is mild with average temperatures hovering around 25°C (77°F). November, when the skies get clearer and the leaves turn golden, is the perfect time to explore the tree-lined boulevards around Hoan Kiem Lake. Autumn is considered the most beautiful time to visit Hanoi.
December-January: Hanoi’s winters are said to be surprisingly cold for a Southeast Asian country. The average temperature is around 17°C (63°F) but has been known to drop below 10°C (50°F). High humidity, wind chill, and lack of building insulation make it look even colder. If you decide to visit Hanoi in winter, be sure to dress appropriately.
I’ve been to Hanoi twice – the first time in mid-April and most recently in early September. April didn’t rain at all, although I did experience periods of rain in September. April is a great time to visit, but I think November and March are even better.
