Shore Excursion Discovery Hanoi City from Halong Bay Port
Description
Discover the vibrant heart of Vietnam on our unforgettable private shore excursion from HaLong Bay to Hanoi. Journey through stunning landscapes to the bustling capital, where ancient history meets modern charm. Explore the Old Quarter's maze of narrow streets, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the serene Hoan Kiem Lake. Our expert guides ensure an immersive experience, rich with culture and history. Book now for a captivating adventure in Hanoi!
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The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a historic complex dedicated to Confucius, featuring serene courtyards, ancient trees, and traditional Vietnamese architecture, serving as Vietnam's first national university.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, offers a poignant glimpse into the country's tumultuous history. Originally built by the French, it later housed American POWs during the Vietnam War, earning the nickname "Hanoi Hilton."
Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a vibrant historic district with bustling streets, ancient architecture, traditional markets, and a lively atmosphere. It's famous for its 36 streets, each named after the goods once sold there.
Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, is a scenic and historical landmark. It features the iconic Turtle Tower and Ngoc Son Temple, offering a serene escape with lush surroundings and rich cultural significance
Cầu Thê Húc is a vibrant red wooden bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam. It leads to Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, symbolizing light and harmony. The bridge is a popular cultural and tourist attraction.
Nestled along Hanoi's iconic Train Street, this cozy cafe offers a unique experience with trains passing just feet away. Enjoy Vietnamese coffee and local treats while soaking in the vibrant, bustling atmosphere.
Arrive in Hanoi, our guide will take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum which is the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho (it will close on some days). President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. It is a large building located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, where Ho, Chairman of the Workers' Party of Vietnam from 1951 until his death in 1969, read the Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It is also known as Ba Đình Mausoleum and is open to the public.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick customers up at the port or wherever they want
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration includes the travel time already.
Reviews(29)
Met by Linh at port gate as planned and taken in a comfortable, air conditioned car to see the sights of Hanoi. Linh was very friendly and gave us lots of information about the places we visited and tweaked our timetable to allow us to take a rickshaw ride through the old quarter. Highlight of the day was seeing the train pass through Train Street just feet from where we were enjoying an egg and coconut coffee. It was a long drive back to port and a busy day but Linh and our driver, Tang, made sure we did everything we wanted to make the most of our visit and would highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Linh and Tang made your Hanoi visit memorable and comfortable. It’s great you enjoyed Train Street and the Old Quarter experience. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again!
We had an informative and interesting private tour of Hanoi due to our guide Bsoucmet us at HaLong Bay Port and our driver took us to Hanoi. We saw all of the highlights of the city while Bsoc provided background information and history. This was an excellent experience that was well worth the price!
Hi Mrs Ronnie. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had an informative and enjoyable Hanoi tour with Bsouc and our driver. Your kind words truly motivate our team. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip!
I had a wonderful experience on this Hanoi city tour. Our guide Linh was extremely friendly, enthusiastic, and very informative. She shared detailed historical stories about each destination making the tour much more meaningful. Although we booked for four people, we were picked up in a spacious 16 seat vehicle making the journey very comfortable. We were able to visit the most famous highlights of Hanoi and also enjoyed delicious Bun Cha during the trip. The driver was careful and highly professional, which made us feel safe throughout the journey. Overall, it was a well organized tour and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Hanoi.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Hanoi city tour with our guide Linh. It’s wonderful to hear that the stories, comfortable vehicle, delicious Bun Cha, and professional driver made your trip memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon in Vietnam.
Linh met us at our cruise ship terminal and was our guide on our day trip to Hanoi. And WoW what a wonderful day we had! We visited Hoa Lo Prison, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street and more! We had a wonderful traditional lunch and egg coffee while waiting for the train to roar past...it was fantastic and very well organised! Linh was knowledgeable and very lovely...thank you for making our time in Hanoi so special, Sarah and Tom
Hi Sarah & Tom. Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🥰 We’re truly happy to hear you had such a wonderful day in Hanoi with Linh. It’s great that you enjoyed visiting Hoa Lo Prison, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street, and also loved the traditional lunch and egg coffee experience while waiting for the train such a special moment! Linh will be very touched by your kind words. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon!
Our family booked the Hanoi city tour and food tour with Bryan and his team, and we were truly impressed by their service. We were picked up by a private car and taken to explore Hanoi’s most famous landmarks. One unforgettable highlight was enjoying coffee at Train Street, the train passed incredibly close, which was both shocking and exciting. In the evening, Lin guided us on a food tour in the Old Quarter, where we tasted signature dishes from all three regions of Vietnam at Michelin-listed restaurants. She also shared interesting stories about the food and its history. We even got to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Hoan Kiem Lake. It would be a pity to visit Hanoi without booking Bryan’s services. Highly recommend!
We are truly happy to hear that you had unforgettable experiences with us in Hanoi. Hello Olivia. Our mission is to bring Vietnamese culture and cuisine closer to you, and we are delighted to know that we met your expectations. Your review plays an important role in motivating us to continue delivering excellent service to our customers. On behalf of Sondax Travel, we sincerely thank you and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again on your next trip to Vietnam.
Our first time in Hanoi and Kimo was such a brilliant guide. Explaining all about the history, religion and culture. So many times we said wow on this trip. Such a great way to see all the highlights of Hanoi.
Hi Mr Dominic. We would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback on our tour! We're delighted to hear you had an exceptional experience. Kimo will be thrilled to know his knowledge made your journey memorable. We're proud to showcase Hanoi's rich culture and history through iconic landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ho Guom Lake. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in our team. We hope to welcome you and your friend on another adventure soon!
We had an exceptional day with our tour guide Kimo. He took us to so many interesting sites. We saw the Ho Chi Minh Palace, had a great coffee on train street with the best view. We had some quiet time at turtle Bay. We had a great pho lunch, and visited the local market. He also helped us learn local customs including how to safely cross the street. He was so kind when we had some special needs to take care of. Thank you for a memorable and special day 💗
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you had an exceptional day with Kimo. He always does his best to bring meaningful experiences to our guests, and it’s great to know you enjoyed every stop—from Ho Chi Minh Palace and Train Street coffee to Turtle Bay and the local market. We’re especially glad he could support you with your special needs and help you understand local customs. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Wishing you many more beautiful journeys ahead! 💗
Our driver Dac is a young g tour guide. His English is good, he was very friendly, flexible and made sure we arrived back on time for our cruise. The highlight of our day in Hanoi was having a coffee at the Railway street. Wish I had more time to shop but the drive back to the port is about 2.5hrs. Thanks for the experience!
Hi Stella, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your day in Hanoi and that Dac took good care of you. He will be delighted to know his friendliness and flexibility made your trip smoother, especially getting you back to the cruise on time. We’re also glad Railway Street coffee was a highlight for you. We understand you wished for more shopping time, and we hope to welcome you back in the future so you can explore more at your own pace. Thanks again for choosing us!
The tour began with an unexpected visit to a pearl outlet on the outskirts of Halong. This was ok, but we had been to a pearl farm in tahiti a couple of years ago, so nothing new and the time there could have been spent in hanoi. Our guide Linh was excellent and very passionate about the history of vietnam. The school of literature was very good as was lunch. The hanoi hilton was good, but it was having a fantastic coffee trackside as the train rumbled by close enough to touch that was a highlight. It was a long but enjoyable day that was well worth it.
Hi James, thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We truly appreciate your understanding about the visit to the pearl outlet, and we’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest of the tour. Linh will be delighted to know that her passion and knowledge made your experience more meaningful. We're happy that the Temple of Literature, lunch, and especially the unique coffee moment by the train track became highlights of your day. Your comments are extremely valuable and help us improve our services for future guests. We're grateful you chose our tour and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon.
It was great beeing out with Lynh as our tourguide. She absolutely added our wishes in the tour she proposed. She adapted our "high speed" and it was a lot of fun and background information! 1000% recommend it!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great time with Lynh. She always puts her heart into adapting the tour to each guest’s pace and interests, and it’s amazing to know her effort made your experience fun, informative, and memorable. Your recommendation means the world to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best service possible. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in Vietnam soon!
