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What to see in Hanoi in 4 days

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4-day itinerary for Hanoi (Vietnam): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Hanoi blends history, food, culture and undefined at every turn. Here's a 4-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Hanoi

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length3-4 days
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BudgetBudget · €
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forHistory, food, culture and undefined

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What to see in Hanoi day by day

Day 1Old Town

Free Walking Tour of Hanoi
Walking route through the guild streets and the main corners of the historic center.
Free
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Neo-Gothic church with a dark facade inspired by Notre Dame cathedral.
Free
Dong Xuan Market
Dong Xuan Market
The city's largest covered market with stalls of textiles, food and sundry goods.
Free
Train Street
Narrow residential alley where the train passes just centimeters from the houses.
Free
Hanoi Food Tour
Guided route to sample typical street dishes such as pho and bun cha.
from 40€
Ha Long Bay Excursion
Day cruise among the limestone islets of one of the world's most famous bays.
from 130€
Ninh Binh Excursion
Day trip through Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and the river landscapes of Tam Coc.
from 60€
🍽️ Pho Gia Truyen
Simple beef pho house much frequented by the neighborhood locals.
~4€
🍽️ Cha Ca Thang Long
Specialists in cha ca, fish sauteed with turmeric, dill and spring onion at the table.
~12€

Day 2Hoan Kiem Lake

Ngoc Son Temple
Temple set on a small island in the lake, linked to shore by the red The Huc bridge.
from 1.2€
Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake
Central lake surrounded by tree-lined promenades and the heart of the city's social life.
Free
Vietnamese Women's Museum
Vietnamese Women's Museum
Space devoted to the role of women in the country's history, family and fashion.
from 1.2€
Water Puppet Show
Traditional theater in which the puppets perform on a sheet of water.
from 4€

Day 3Ba Dinh

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Granite monument that houses the embalmed body of leader Ho Chi Minh.
Free
One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda
Small wooden pagoda raised on a single pillar shaped like a lotus flower.
Free
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Ancient Confucian temple that housed the first university in Vietnam.
from 1.5€
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Museum devoted to the country's 54 ethnic groups with traditional houses outdoors.
from 1.5€
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Collection of Vietnamese art from prehistoric times to contemporary painting.
from 1.6€
Tran Quoc Pagoda
The city's oldest Buddhist pagoda, set on the shore of West Lake.
Free
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Palace complex declared a World Heritage Site and seat of power for centuries.
from 1.2€
West Lake
The city's largest lake, perfect for a sunset stroll past temples and cafes.
Free

Day 4French Quarter

Hoa Lo Prison
Hoa Lo Prison
Former French colonial prison turned into a museum on prison history.
from 1.2€
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera House
French colonial-style theater inspired by the Palais Garnier in Paris.
Free
🍽️ Bun Cha Huong Lien
Popular spot for bun cha, grilled pork with noodles and a sweet-and-sour sauce.
~6€
🍽️ Quan An Ngon
Spacious restaurant with stalls bringing together street specialties from across the country.
~15€

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Frequently asked questions about Hanoi

How many days do I need to see Hanoi?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of Hanoi. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

The best time to visit Hanoi is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Hanoi?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Hanoi?

The must-sees in Hanoi: Free Walking Tour of Hanoi, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Hanoi?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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