Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour (half day) | 3 hours

11 Reviews | Hanoi
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Afternoon tour
2 Adults x $10.00
$20.00
Approx Total
$20.00
Duration: 3 hours
Morning tour
2 Adults x $10.00
$20.00
Approx Total
$20.00
Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • English speaking local student
  • Transfer fees (if any)
  • Entrance fees (if any)
  • Personal expenses (foods, drinks, tips).

Overview

Experience Hanoi like a local and tour the city’s attractions with the kids who live there. Explore Hanoi with 2 famous destination: Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour . See the main city sights, that all provide a great way to get culturally connected.

Itinerary

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    We can start the tour at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM depending on your booking. Our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel and then take you to the Ho Chi Minh complex – the huge construction to express the pride of Vietnamese people to the very first president – Ho Chi Minh (or Uncle Ho), the National Liberation Hero, who founded the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. You can take the chance to visit: 1. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. The Mausoleum, which was made of marble and granite, features a three-stored structure. In the second store places the famous President’s body, lying as if he were sleeping in the simple clothes worn when he was alive. Notes: Opening time: 5 days per week, except Monday and Friday. Cold seasons (from November to March) 8:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m Hot seasons (from April to October): 7:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m Closed once per year in October/ November/or December for the body maintenance No camera, cell phone, bare-shoulder T-shirts, or mini skirts are allowed inside

    30 minutes

  • Ba Dinh Square

    2. Ba Dinh square This is where Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum lies, is a historical site where President Ho Chi Minh read the Independence Declaration of Vietnam on September 2nd, 1945.

    10 minutes

  • Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House

    Refusing to live in the Presidential palace, President Ho Chi Minh lived in a normal electrician’s house nearby. The house has two floors and the beloved President lived here from 1958 until he passed away.

    10 minutes

  • One Pillar Pagoda

    4. One Pillar Pagoda An ancient pagoda built in 1049 under the Ly Dynasty. There’s an interesting legend referring the construction of the pagoda, telling that King Ly Thanh Tong had this pagoda constructed in the shape of a lotus, based upon his fairy dream, thanks to which he was given a baby boy. Notes: Opening time: The pagoda is open daily from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Entrance is free. Remember to wear full-length clothes when you visit any pagoda.

    10 minutes

  • Ho Chi Minh Museum

    5. Ho Chi Minh Museum The museum was built in the shape of a white lotus flower, which is nearly 20m high, including 3 floors. More than 2,000 documents and show-pieces are displayed, systematically reflecting President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolution cause since late 19th century. Coming here, tourists can share a part of Ho Chi Minh’s tough life.

    20 minutes

  • Temple of Literature & National University

    After that, you will have time to visit the Temple of Literature – the first University of Vietnam and also the place to worship the Confucius. This is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. This ancient site offers a lake of literature, the Well of Heavenly Clarity, turtle steles, pavilions, courtyards and passageways that were once used by royalty. Visiting the Temple of Literature you will discover historic buildings from the Ly and Tran dynasties in a revered place that has seen thousands of doctors’ graduate in what has now become a memorial to education and literature. Tour ends around 12:00 PM (for the morning tour) or 5:00 PM (for the afternoon tour).

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Excellent Guide for tour of Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Published on Jan, 2025

Interesting opportunity to better understand Vietnam’s political and cultural history. Our guide, Linh Chi, was excellent. Her English was quite good and she was very solicitous of our interests and preferences.

Very interesting, worth a visit

Published on Nov, 2024

Vy took us around the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Temple of Literature. It was so much better with a tour guide. Vy made the whole trip easy. Very fun and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.

A really good tour - well worth it!

Published on Sep, 2024

My tour was with Lily, who was a brilliant, informative, and very entertaining guide. She explained the history of Ho Chi Minh Presidential Complex and the Temple of Literature very well, and she shared plenty of further recommendations for other places to visit in Hanoi. The tour packs a lot into three hours. There’s a lot of information to take in and not much time to linger at the various sites, but it’s a fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Hanoi.

A little peek into real Vietnam

Published on Jan, 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Hannah! She was well prepared and her talk was very interesting. She told us a lot about history and some fun facts, so it was not boring at all! We also enjoyed talking to her about her life as a student in Hanoi. This tour is a great way to have a little peek into Vietnamese culture, history and everyday life.

Highly recommend.

Published on Jan, 2024

Hannah was a fantastic guide, full of great information and a great personality. She even made sure to send us off to a fantastic spot for lunch after the tour ended. Would highly recommend.

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