Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Hanoi

There are many things to see in Hanoi - Vietnam's elegant capital city, so the hop on hop off option is a great way to take it all in on the same day. The stops are located near the following Hanoi attractions:

Departure point:
- Dong Kinh Thuc Nghia Square by Hoan Kiem Lake, 1 Dinh Tien Hoang Street (from Monday to Friday).
- Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street (Saturday and Sunday).

Stop 1: 4B Trang Thi Street – Close to St. Joseph's Cathedral, a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi.

Stop 2: Vietnam Military History Museum (28A Dien Bien Phu Street), also known as the Army Museum - Houses an extensive collection of weaponry that was used throughout Vietnam’s war-filled history. Adjacent is the hexagonal Flag Tower, one of the symbols of Hanoi. Opposite the museum is Lenin Park with a commanding statue of Lenin.

Stop 3: The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Here you can discover the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh in a vast complex that constitutes the Vietnam leader's gardens and residence, the famous One Pillar Pagoda and the historic Ba Dinh Square. The Presidential Palace and the Vietnam Parliament House are just around this bus stop.

Stop 4: Quan Thanh Temple. Meaning "Shop of the Gods", Quan Thanh is a Taoist temple build during the Ly Dynasty (1010-1225). It is among the most significant temples in Vietnam.

Stop 5: Tran Quoc Pagoda. It is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years.

Stop 6: Cua Bac Church. Originally named as Church of Martyrs, the church was built in 1932 by the French administration of Indochina as a part of the Hanoi's urban plan supervised by Ernest Hébrard.

Stop 7: The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Also known as the Hanoi Citadel, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to a number of artefacts that signify the historical and cultural importance of Vietnam and its history.

Stop 8: The Temple of Literature. This is a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture where is dedicated to the Confucius & honors Vietnam’s finest scholars.

Stop 9: Hoa Lo Prison Relic. Well-known as one of the most inhumane prisons with terrified punishment, Hoa Lo Prison, aka Maison Centrale, is a symbol of strong will of prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals.

Stop 10: Museum of Vietnamese Women. This excellent and highly informative museum showcases the roles of women in Vietnamese society and culture.

Stop 11: Hanoi Opera House. Resembling the Opéra de Paris, Hanoi Opera House, built in 10 years since 1911 by two French architects, is magnificent landmark & one of top Hanoi attractions.

Stop 12: Hanoi Post Office & Ly Thai To Statue. Situated close to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ly Thai To Statue & Park is one of the favorite par in Hanoi. This are is decorated with a variety of plants. In addition, the buildings around feature the French style. Therefore, many couples love to take wedding dress pictures.

Stop 13: Dong Kinh Thuc Nghia Square by Hoan Kiem Lake.

See the route map for the hop on hop off bus here.