Hanoi, Vietnam

Historic Hanoi

Vietnam’s 1,000-Year-Old Capital City Get an excellent overview of Hanoi on this comprehensive full-day excursion. Begin with your guide at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the museum and the simple stilt house that was the leader’s dwelling from 1948 until his death. Continue to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, an 11th-century monument rebuilt after the French destroyed it in 1954. Then, enjoy a stroll through the peaceful walled courtyards and graceful gateways of the Temple of Literature. After time for lunch on your own, pass colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House and St. Joseph’s Cathedral on your way to the Museum of Ethnology, which chronicles the nation’s astonishing ethnic diversity. Cap your tour with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, the notorious “Hanoi Hilton,” where American POWs were held captive during the Vietnam War. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.