Hanoi Full Day Tour: Train Street, Incense Village & 5 Landmarks
Five centuries of Hanoi in one day, from bamboo incense workshops to the tracks where trains pass inches away
A full-day guided tour of Hanoi covering five key landmarks: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Train Street, plus a morning visit to an incense-making village where you watch artisans work. Lunch with Hanoi specialties (pho, spring rolls, fried rice, sticky rice ice cream) and egg coffee are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off within or near the Old Quarter are part of the booking. Choose between a private tour or a small group option.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Hanoi's highlights and culture
- Visit ancient incense-making village
- Watch train pass on Train Street
- Enjoy lunch with Hanoi specialties
- Explore Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and stilt house
- Tour Temple of Literature
- See St Joseph’s Cathedral
- Drink egg coffee at local restaurant
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Entry included 50m
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Entry included 30m
- Temple of Literature Entry included 1h
- St Joseph’s Cathedral Entry included 30m
What’s included
- Entrance fees to all five landmarks.
- lunch with Hanoi specialties (pho, spring rolls, fried rice, sticky rice ice cream).
- egg coffee at the final stop.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
- bottle of water.
- English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.
Times
- Every day 07:30
Before you book
Operated by Crossing Vietnam Tour
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
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The experience
The day starts in a working incense village where you watch locals chop bamboo and mix aromatic paste by hand, then move to Train Street to drink egg coffee while trains pass within feet of the café. The moment that made this narrow lane famous. From there the tour swings through Hanoi's historical core: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the stilt house where he lived from 1958 to 1969, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university, built for Confucius), Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of West Lake, and St. Joseph's Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic structure that anchors the Old Quarter.
Lunch lands midday in the old quarter itself (mixed pho, spring rolls, fried rice, and the local signature of sticky rice ice cream), so you're eating where Hanoians eat, not in a tourist restaurant. The tour wraps with a final stop at a local spot for egg coffee, the drink visitors are told they have to try. An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between stops. An English-speaking guide handles the history and the logistics. Eight hours total, with water included and pickup right at your hotel.
Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want to move at your own pace and skip the group schedule. Choose the small-group option if you're traveling solo or want to meet other travelers and split the cost. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not stopping to plan lunch or negotiate prices. The day is mapped out and the guide handles the transitions.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly is Train Street and why do people go there?
Train Street is a narrow lane in Hanoi where a working railway line runs directly through the street, and trains pass just inches from the buildings and cafés on either side. The tour includes time to sit at a café, drink egg coffee, and photograph the train as it passes. It's become one of Hanoi's most photographed moments.
How much walking is involved in this tour?
The incense village and the old quarter both involve walking through narrow lanes and around temples and landmarks, but the pace is set by a guide and the group stays together. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Is the lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?
Lunch is included: mixed pho, spring rolls, fried rice, and sticky rice ice cream served in the old quarter. Beverages beyond water are not included.
Can I book this as a private tour, or does it have to be a group?
You can choose between a private tour (just you and your group) or a small-group join-in tour where you travel with other travelers. Both options follow the same itinerary and include the same guide, pickup, and meals.
What is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and how long do you spend there?
The Ho Chi Minh Complex includes his Mausoleum (the final resting place of the national hero), and the stilt house where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. It's one of the major stops on the tour and a significant site in Vietnamese history.
Does pickup from my hotel cost extra?
Hotel pickup and drop-off within or near the Old Quarter are included in the tour price. If your hotel is outside that area, confirm the pickup location when you book.
Hanoi Full Day Tour: Train Street, Incense Village & 5 Landmarks
8h · EN
from US$ 50 per person
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