Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) Tours and Tickets

Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Get a feel for Hanoi on a private sightseeing tour. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Depart in the afternoon for the Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

Spend a day exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s mesmerizing capital city. Learn about its history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and Presidential Palace with an informative guide. After lunch, get a glimpse of Vietnamese culture at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Bat Trang ceramic village, then see the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple. You have the option to add on a traditional water puppet show; round-trip hotel transport included.

First-time visitors to Vietnam’s capital will love this comprehensive day tour. It’s designed to show you the highlights of Hanoi, including museums, temples, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and even a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter so you don’t get lost in the crowded streets. You can also enjoy one of Vietnam’s special art forms—a water puppet show. This tour fits many fun activities and sights into a single day.

This city tour and cooking class is ideal for traveler who want to both see the sights of Hanoi and have a delicious foodie experience. Visit temples, museums, and other must-see attractions on a convenient introductory tour. Learn to cook Vietnamese food from a professional chef, so you can eat authentic food even after you’ve returned home. This is a fun-filled and varied day tour.

See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Quan Thanh Temple. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Vietnam’s most famous men as you explore the streets of Hanoi on this small-group adventure tour. Pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison. Follow your expert guide on a walking tour of the Old-Quarter and enjoy the expertise and knowledge that comes from being led by a local.

Discover the best of Vietnam's capital as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hanoi in an air-conditioned van. Join a small group and get acquainted with the city's daily life, scenery, culture, and cuisine with tastings at a restaurant. Visit several highlights including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and St. Joseph's Cathedral in the Old Quarter and West Lake. End your day with a water puppet show at a local theater.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a private guided walking tour with a local student guide. Choose from a half-day or full-day tour. Get picked up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and head to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Ancient House, and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Discover the best that Hanoi has to offer on this small-group city tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex dedicated to the former leader, the Confucian Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda in the middle of the lake, and the Hoa Lo Prison also known as the Hanoi Hilton. Learn about the history of Vietnam from your guide and discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle.

Discover Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital, with this comprehensive tour that covers all the most popular sights in one day. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum of Ethnology, and Temple of Literature; learn more about Vietnam’s troubled past at Hoa Lo Prison; and admire Tran Quoc Pagoda on the banks of the scenic West Lake.

Dating back thousands of years—and holding onto echoes of several other cultures, from French to Chinese to Buddhist—Hanoi’s complexity lies at the surface. Decipher it with an English-speaking guide, and you’ll dive deep into a world of ancient pagodas, winding streets, fascinating museums, sacred temples, and, yes, absolutely exquisite food.

With just one day to explore Hanoi, a private tour means you can take in the sights at your own pace. Visit landmarks including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and One Pillar pagoda; enjoy views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple; tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant; then ride in a rickshaw around the atmospheric Old Quarter.

Discover the rich history and charm of Hanoi on a half-day food tour by scooter. Travel around the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and West Lake at a relaxed pace and see the city from a unique perspective. You’ll visit the most popular sights, where you can stop for plenty of photo ops.

Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this comprehensive tour of Hanoi. You’ll make good time hitting all the top highlights—Hoa Lo Prison, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and others—since you don’t have to wait for a large tour group. Your guide will tailor their commentary to your interests. Finish up with a water puppet show or a cycle around the Old Quarter.

Learn all about Hanoi on this private, student-led walking tour of the city. You’ll visit several places, like Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Temple of Literature and National University, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Vietnam National Museum of History. Your guide will explain the history of them. Note that you can go at your own pace today, since this is a private tour for you and your party.

See the highlights of Hanoi on this full-day guided tour with an experienced local guide. Make the most of your limited time with a shuttle bus that will take you around to top attractions, including the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and either the Bat Trang Pottery Village or the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Includes lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.

See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a 4-hour tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam’s history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional 'cyclo' ride through the Old Quarter on a three-wheeled, bike-powered pedicab. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.

- Interesting & Flexible programe - Exprienced driver and good English guide - Vietnamese lunch - Clean & comfortable Bus ITINERARY: 8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City 08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda built in the 6th century. 09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex with Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda 11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam Special Note : Visit Vietnam Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays 12.45: Have Vietnamese lunch with 8 delicious dishes. 14.15 : Visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in 11th century 15.15: Visit Hoa Lo Prison which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton 16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Discover the landmarks and fascinating history of Hanoi during this flexible-length city tour. Visit the final resting place of 20th century Vietnam’s iconic leader at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You’ll also check out other notable Hanoi attractions including One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and the city’s Museum of Ethnology.

Discover Hanoi’s signature sights in just a day, with an experienced local guide and onboard Wi-Fi too. There’s no need to risk life and limb on scooters: your shuttle bus collects and drops at Old Quarter hotels. See the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and so much more, with entrance tickets and a delicious local lunch included.

Learn about Vietnam’s storied history and contemporary life on a full-day private tour of Hanoi. Hear insightful commentary from your own personal guide, who sheds light on the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Learn about traditional customs at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, then visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and Huc Bridge before a stroll to the Old Quarter. Your itinerary includes a cyclo tour around the city.

Hanoi City Tour 1 Day is organized with every day tour departure with the tour pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.