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Experience Hanoi's Iconic One-Pillar Pagoda

Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Hanoi at the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot). This architectural marvel, rising gracefully from a lotus pond, offers a profound glimpse into Vietnam's rich Buddhist heritage and ancient history. Whether you are embarking on a guided cultural tour, exploring the nearby Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, or wandering through the vibrant Old Quarter, this sacred site is a must-visit attraction for every traveler. Book an unforgettable sightseeing experience to witness this unique symbol of Hanoi's soul and create lasting memories of your journey through Vietnam.

4.79/5 avg ratingTours from $8101+ tour optionsPrivate tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$39–$105 typical

Median price is $62, with a spread from $8–$165

Rating

Rating

4.79★ average

Based on 2,954 pooled reviews with ~92% positive sentiment

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

4–10 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural & City Tours

90% of options are cultural, 81% are city tours

Key Features

Key Features

Private & Flexible

50% are private tours, 71% offer free cancellation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, Vietnamese, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and Italian

104 Products

Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

4.5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.97 (572 reviews)
98.88%
1.12%
Excellentamazing tourWarmly recommend
Viator
$25
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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History
Summary

Uncover Hanoi's Untold Stories and the Vietnam War! Discover History & Culture, having FUN fun in the heart of Hanoi. Delve deeply into about Vietnamese's lifestyle. You Will Love it ❤ ❤ Highlight : • Why early ? -> Beat the crowd + the heat. • Small Group of Up to 6️⃣ people • Focus on History & ...

Inclusions
  • Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks
  • Raincoat
  • Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Tea, ... )
  • Experienced and Licensed Guide
  • Cold bottled water
Exclusions
  • Beverages ( at the Train Street ) - Optional
Itinerary
  • Ly Thai To Park
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • Thong Nhat Park (Lenin Park)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Dien Huu Pagoda
  • Hanoi Train Street
  • Hoa Lo Prison
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Not recommended for travelers over 75 years, Not recommended for travelers with any impairments, Not recommended for travelers with baby carriages/ stroller, Not recommended for travelers with pets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE - ALL INCLUDED

Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE - ALL INCLUDED

8 hrsFree cancellation
4.91 (289 reviews)
97.19%
2.81%
amazingdeliciousHighly recommend
Viator
$39
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Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE - ALL INCLUDED
Summary

✔️ Small Group - Model Shuttle Bus ✔️ Truly Experience the real of Hanoi with locals ✔️ A local guide who really knows the city and at least 5 years of experience ✔️ Feast on Hanoi cuisine on Lunch

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • Vietnamese lunch
  • Pick up and Drop off at hotel in hanoi old quarter area
  • 1 bottle of water / per
  • All Entrance Free tickets
Exclusions
  • Drinks, Tips for tour guide & driver, Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Chua Tran Quoc
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Hoa Lo Prison
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

4.5 hrsFree cancellation
5 (139 reviews)
100%
0%
Excellentrecommendknowledgeable
Viator
$49
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Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems
Summary

Experience the Best of Hanoi with the Half Day Hanoi City Tour to discover Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems. This exceptional Hanoi city tour provides an opportunity to delve into the historical city, immerse in its captivating culture, and uncover its hidden treasures. By choosing our small group to...

Inclusions
  • Pick up and drop off at HIDDEN GEM CAFE and Hotels in the Old Quarter
  • Limousine + Driver and Fuel
  • Tour Guide
  • All sightseeing tickets
Exclusions
  • Tip for guide and driver
Itinerary
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • West Lake
  • Hanoi Opera House
  • Long Bien Bridge
  • Duờng Tau
  • Hai Ba Trung Temple
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, 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, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hanoi City Tour Full Day Small Group, Lunch, Limousine Bus

Hanoi City Tour Full Day Small Group, Lunch, Limousine Bus

8 hrsFree cancellation
4.98 (137 reviews)
97.89%
2.11%
merveilleuseTolle Tour입이 즐거운
Viator
$42
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Hanoi City Tour Full Day Small Group, Lunch, Limousine Bus
Summary

✔️ Truly experience the real Hanoi with locals ✔️ Save time and money Including many destinations ✔️ 95 % Excellent Review on Tripadvisor ✔️ View some of the major scenic spots and take some great photos to share back home

Inclusions
  • Model Limousine bus during the trip - Maximum 17Pax
  • Special Vietnamese Lunch
  • A bottle of water / person
  • English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
  • ALL Entrance tickets
Exclusions
  • Drinks, Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
Itinerary
  • Chua Tran Quoc
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Hoa Lo Prison
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

PRIVATE Hanoi City Tour One Day

PRIVATE Hanoi City Tour One Day

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (28 reviews)
100%
0%
excellenthighly recommendknowledgeable
Viator
$90
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PRIVATE Hanoi City Tour One Day
Summary

This tour combines 6 places - Hanoi's most famous and historical sites, including Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest pagoda in Vietnam), the Ho Chi Minh Complex with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Independence Square, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison,...

Inclusions
  • Private, passion, knowledgeable tour guide
  • All entrance fees & tickets
  • Pick up and drop off from the hotel in and around the Hanoi city
  • Vietnamese Lunch
Exclusions
  • Tipping
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at the restaurant
Itinerary
  • Old Quarter
  • Chua Tran Quoc
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • Hoa Lo Prison
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Hanoi Train Street
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Full-Day Hanoi City History Tour

Full-Day Hanoi City History Tour

8 hrsPrivate tour
5 (11 reviews)
Viator
$120
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Full-Day Hanoi City History Tour
Summary

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wa...

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • All the entrance fees
  • A bottle of mineral water each guest
  • Private transport
  • Bun Cha Barbecue Pork Lunch
Exclusions
  • Drinks unless specified
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Quan Thanh Temple
  • Chua Tran Quoc
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • Old Quarter
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, Please tell me the name of your hotel for pickup
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Hanoi in a day from Halong city

Hanoi in a day from Halong city

12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.93 (89 reviews)
91.48%
8.52%
amazingdeliciousHanoi tour
Viator
$153
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Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Summary

This is a Door to Door service for your Halong port tour excursions with No-one Left Behind Policy From Vietnam Tour Tailor . We use - Hanoi local EXPERT tour guides who can serve you in different languages (Surcharge following the language chosen from default English). The itinerary is able to cust...

Inclusions
  • Port Of Call option: Inclusive Port pass for driver to pick up at your foot cruise
  • Professional English speaking guide (Other languages possible)
  • All local taxes, entry tickets to places in Hanoi
  • Start From Our Meeting Point Option: You need to get to our Check-in Counter at port Admin building
  • Private air-conditionered vehicle Halong - Hanoi - city tour - Halong
Exclusions
  • Tips. drinks and other personal expenditures
  • Guide other language surcharge: from 20$/group if changing from English to other language
Itinerary
  • Bai Chay
  • Hanoi Opera House
  • Duờng Tau
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Ba Dinh Square
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Hoa Lo Prison
  • Old Quarter
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • Bai Chay
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.76 (333 reviews)
92.23%
7.77%
excellentgreat tripinformative guide
Viator
$44
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights
Summary

Unlock Vietnam's rich history in its capital and cultural center. Discover Hanoi's most popular sights during this Half-Day Private Tour. Explore Hanoi's rich architecture and culture on a Private Tour Half Day that fits all of the highlights. Our Half-Day Private Tour is perfect for busy traveler...

Inclusions
  • Private transfers during trip
  • English/Vietnamese speaking guide
  • One bottled water per person
  • All entrance fees at the sites
Exclusions
  • Tips/Gratuity
  • Pickup from Hanoi airport
Itinerary
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Dong Xuan Market
  • Long Bien Bridge
  • Hanoi Train Street
  • Hanoi Opera House
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum opens only in the morning (until 11:00am). And it is closed weekly on Monday; Friday. You can visit only outside of the mausoleum if your tour date sets off on Monday, Friday or tours departure after 10:00am, All passengers must dress modestly, shorts wearing must be to knee length when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, All passenger shoulders must be covered by scarfs when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House are closed and only open to public for its ceremonies and some special events. The visit to this site is to experience the old French styled architectures lean the history.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Full-Day Hanoi City Tour with Hidden Local Life Experience

Full-Day Hanoi City Tour with Hidden Local Life Experience

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.91 (47 reviews)
99.32%
0.68%
brilliantrecommendedfantastic experience
Viator
$39
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Full-Day Hanoi City Tour with Hidden Local Life Experience
Summary

With this trip, you will not only visit the most famous places in Hanoi, but you will also visit the hidden gems - places associated with the lives of local people. Visit historic landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Walk through the lively Old Quart...

Inclusions
  • Bottled Water On The Car
  • English-Speaking tour guide (Surcharge for other languages)
  • Pick-Up And Drop Off At The Center Of Hanoi
Exclusions
  • Surcharge for other languages
  • Surcharge 30% money for the holidays in Vietnam
Itinerary
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • Dong Xuan Market
  • Ta Hien Street
  • Hanoi Train Street
  • Hanoi Opera House
  • Dền Ngọc Son
  • Chua Tran Quoc
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hanoi City Tour Full Day Tours

Hanoi City Tour Full Day Tours

6 mins
4.91 (23 reviews)
97.3%
2.7%
wonderfulHighly recommendunforgettable journey
Viator
$49$52
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Hanoi City Tour Full Day Tours
Summary

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century, dazzles visitors with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. It still retains a charming air from its colonial days. Visitors are often impressed with the quietness and subt...

Inclusions
  • Food for Lunch,guide,entrance fee,pick up & transfer
Exclusions
  • Drinks order
Itinerary
  • Old Quarter
  • Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
  • Dền Ngọc Son
  • Temple of Literature & National University
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Chua Tran Quoc
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as One-Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot).

Ho Chi Minh Museum (Bao Tang Ho Chi Minh)
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Ho Chi Minh Museum (Bao Tang Ho Chi Minh)

150 m away • from $5

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

150 m away • from $1.87

Ho Chi Minh's Residence (Nha Bac Ho)
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Ho Chi Minh's Residence (Nha Bac Ho)

250 m away • from $5

Presidential Palace
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Presidential Palace

400 m away • from $5

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 109 tours and activities we compare across booking platforms, roughly half (49%) are private tours. This makes private experiences a very popular way to visit, especially if you prefer a more personalized pace.

Prices vary depending on the depth of the itinerary, but most options fall between $39–$100. Across the various listings we compare, the typical price spread ranges from about $9 to $163, with a median price of $60.

The landmark is highly regarded by visitors, holding an average rating of 4.79★ based on 2,814 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe their experiences as wonderful and highly recommend the visit, often noting that the guides are knowledgeable.

The duration depends on whether you are booking a quick city stop or a full-day excursion. Most tours last between 4–10 hours, with 8 hours being the median duration among the options we compare.

You can find a wide variety of linguistic options. Tours are offered in 8 different languages: English, Vietnamese, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, and Korean.

Flexibility is widely available, as 72% of the options we compare (78 listings) offer free cancellation. This allows for much easier planning when navigating your trip to Hanoi.

Most travelers can book with confidence, as 89% of the tours we compare (97 listings) offer instant confirmation. This is ideal if you are looking to finalize your itinerary on short notice.

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Eat at busy stalls with high turnover. Stick to food that is cooked fresh in front of you. Avoid ice in drinks if unsure.

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