Top Hanoi Shore Excursions, Day Trips & Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers
See the best of Hanoi with our Hanoi shore excursions for cruise passengers from Halong or Hai Phong port (Hon Dau port). We offer a variety of choices for Hanoi day trips, tours, and shore excursions for travel lovers from all around the world. All of our Hanoi excursions will provide you with a private, flexible, and unique experience.
Explore the Rich History
Discover key historical sites like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison.
Immerse in Vietnamese Culture
Visit iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter.
Admire Architectural Marvels
Enjoy the blend of French colonial buildings like the Hanoi Opera House and Saint Joseph's Cathedral, alongside historic sites such as the One Pillar Pagoda.
With Shore Excursions Asia, embark on a memorable journey through Hanoi's enchanting streets and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Vietnamese culture and heritage. We offer a variety of choices for Hanoi day trips and shore excursions for cruise passengers docking at any ports in Northern Vietnam. Please select from our top-selling Hanoi shore excursions or contact us for your tailor-make Hanoi itinerary.
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 10 hours
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: French Quarter, Railway Train Tracks, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Huu Tiep Lake, West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, An Duong Market, Kumquat Farms, Long Bien Bridge
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 10 hours
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Port
- Highlights: Hanoi Opera House, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 11 Hours
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, Cyclo tour, Train Street of Hanoi
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 2 days
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Boat trip in Halong Bay, Thien Cung – Heaven Cave, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Old Quarter
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 1 day
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Fine Art Museum, the Temple of Literature, Nguyen Art Gallery
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 11 hours
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Old Quarter, Water Puppets Show (if time permits)
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 1 day
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Dong Ngac Cultural village - Temple of Literature - Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Hanoi Shore Excursions
- Duration: 1 day
- Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
- Highlights: Temple of Literature - Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Bat Trang Ceramic Village
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Things to Do & See in Hanoi Day Tours from Cruise Ship
The capital of Vietnam includes several iconic attractions such as One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Military History Museum, Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoa Lo Prison, and so on. Soak in the serene but bustling atmosphere of the city, lost in Dong Xuan market with lines after lines of souvenir and handicraft shops, food stalls, clothes stores. Asia Shore Excursions would like to recommend some attractions to see and activities to do in Hanoi shore excursions.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Due to over 1000 years being the capital of this country, Hanoi shore excursions have a plenty of things to do and explore, especially French-colonial architecture buildings with a long history in the Old Quarter. Located in the hustling Hoan Kiem district, the Old Quarter is one of the most popular attractions of the city.
Lost in the bustling streets, admire the ancient colonial architecture style, old temples, and pagodas the Old Quarter located in the heart of the city. The special fact that can surprise you is these streets have all the names according to their original businesses dating back over 1000 years ago. As part of your Hanoi shore excursions, immerse yourself in this living tapestry of history and modernity. While some streets have evolved to offer modern amenities and services, many still retain their ancient charm, preserving the cultural heritage of generations past. Explore the labyrinthine alleys and hidden gems, and let the stories of Hanoi's Old Quarter unfold around you.
Temple of Literature
Van Mieu – The Temple of Literature is one of the most famous attractions that almost all visitors coming to Hanoi have to visit. It was originally built nearly 1000 years ago dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and sages. There are various ancient sites including the Well of Heaven Clarity, Turtle Steles, Pavilion of the constellation, courtyards, passageways and a late of literature. Admire the classical architecture that featured in Ly and Tran Dynasty where thousands of doctors had graduated.
Two of five courtyards have beautifully landscaped gardens, the third is home to the Well of Heaven Clarity while the fourth one has the name Sage Courtyard with the statue of Confucius and a ceremony house. The last one locates a huge bell and drum that are the traditional symbol of Vietnam.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Just 8 kilometers away from the city center, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is the huge exhibition showing the features and characteristics of 54 ethnic minorities in the whole country. The museum is home to more than 15 000 artifacts and priceless antiques that reveal the tradition, culture, lifestyle and religious rituals of ethnic groups. Hop on a trip to Vietnam to explore every ethnic minority such as Viet, Muong, Tay, Thai, H’mong, Khmer, Hoa…
The outdoor exhibition is a model of Vietnamese houses with featured architectural styles surrounded by peaceful landscapes and serene gardens. Moreover, there are also traditional shows such as Water Puppet Theatre and especially calligraphy art – the ancient writing style of Vietnam. Admire a plenty of priceless artifacts on display including clothes, jewelry, and items relating to weddings, funeral ceremonies, and other religious rituals of 54 ethnic groups to get a glimpse of their history, customs, and cultural identity. For anyone who loves to discover the rich culture of this country, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a must-visiting place in Vietnam shore excursions.
Hoa Lo Prison
Hoa Lo Prison is an essential spot in any Hanoi shore trip with those who want to have a deep look at the Vietnam War. The prison served as a place for French colonists to keep Vietnamese political prisoners during the War. With huge-scale camp, the prison can keep about 450 prisoners and then increase up to 2000 people.
The prison also has another name “Hanoi Hilton” due to keeping the downed US pilots who ironically called it the Hanoi Hilton. It had the name of Maison Centrale during the rule of French colonial because almost all parts of the prison were destroyed in 1997 to make way for the Hanoi Central Tower building. The museum created on the basis of the old prison shows a lot of tools for torturing and other horrifying instruments solitary confinement cells dating from the French-colonial period.
Dong Ngac Cultural Village
Just 10 kilometers from the vibrant heart of Hanoi lies Dong Ngac Village, nestled along the serene banks of the Red River. This historic village, once the domain of high-ranking mandarins during Vietnam's feudal era, offers a captivating glimpse into the traditions and customs of old Vietnam. As part of your Hanoi shore excursions, immerse yourself in hands-on experiences that unveil the village's rich cultural heritage. Wander through well-preserved relics of the past, gaining insight into the lives of its inhabitants. Dong Ngac Village stands as a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the capital, inviting travelers to embark on a journey through Vietnam's storied past amidst the vibrant energy of Hanoi.
More than this, Dong Ngac Cultural Village also has a variety of communal houses where the most important events of the village have occurred. These houses provide a huge number of ancient relics that have the age of hundreds of years including a set of old paintings from Le Dynasty (15th – 18th century) which reveal the bumper harvests and daily life of locals.
