Hanoi

2-day itinerary

The Perfect 2 Days in Hanoi

6 handpicked stops Route-optimized Where to eat

A balanced 2-day plan for Hanoi, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

Make this Hanoi itinerary yours

Customize it →
DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Hoa Lo Prison

    Morning

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Explore the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton' — a chilling prison where history's darkest chapters come alive.

    15 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Temple of Literature

    Afternoon

    Temple of Literature

    Hanoi's 1000-year-old Temple of Literature honors Confucius amid serene courtyards and lotus-filled ponds.

    11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  3. One Pillar Pagoda

    Evening

    One Pillar Pagoda

    A lotus-shaped marvel rising from a single stone pillar, one of Vietnam's most sacred symbols.

Where to eat: Hanoi Garden Restaurant — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Morning

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Pay solemn respects to Vietnam's beloved revolutionary leader in this iconic granite monument.

    9 min drive · 1.6 km to the next stop
  2. Dong Xuan Market

    Afternoon

    Dong Xuan Market

    Hanoi's oldest and largest covered market bursts with local goods, street food, and authentic city energy.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  3. Opera House

    Evening

    Opera House

    A stunning French colonial opera house dazzling visitors with grand architecture in the heart of Hanoi.

Where to eat: Abracado — A well-loved local spot.

Make it your own

Set your own dates and pace, swap any stop, and let the AI build a plan around your real flights and hotels.

Customize it →
Other Hanoi itineraries:3 days5 days7 days

Built from Hanoi's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.