Discover the wonders of Hanoi on a guided exploration that winds through the streets of the Old Quarter and brings you to some of the city’s most extraordinary landmarks. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the great mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh looms overhead. Stroll past the carp-filled ponds and well-tended gardens leading to the humble stilt house, where "Uncle Ho" once lived. Your local guide will provide fascinating insight into the city’s history, from colonialism to the Vietnam War. Wander down Tin Street, Silk Street and Grilled Fish Street, clamoring with activity and named after the tradesmen who once worked them. Witness the One-Pillar Pagoda, constructed in 1049 as a tribute to the Goddess of Mercy, and visit the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 to honor Vietnam’s finest scholars. Enjoy an enriching and enlightening glimpse of Hanoi, a capital city that truly is one of a kind.