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Temples and Pagodas in Vietnam: 15 Visits, Fees and Dress Rules

32 tours  ·  from $5

Bai Dinh at the scale of a small town, the Perfume Pagoda up a river and a boardwalk, and the Cao Dai cathedral at noon. These 15 are priced with entry, boat fees and dress rules noted.

Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - Lunch beside the river
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

1.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting My Tho and Ben Tre from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll ride a motorboat and hand-rowed sampan, sample coconut candy and honey tea, eat a five-course Vietnamese lunch, choose a village bike ride, hear traditional music, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides may include James, Nam, Manh, or Luan.

“I would say Mekong river is nice, however the trip is not as good. - For pickup from hotel, the car supposed to arrive between 8am - 8:30am, the car comes around 9am. There is no late message from driver or guider in advance. - About tRead more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda - The morning ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

2.Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · from $38

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ninh Binh for three major sights: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave, and Trang An. You’ll climb about 500 steps for broad views, eat a buffet lunch, and ride a local-rowed sampan through caves and temples. Guides such as Duc, Kate, Ruby, and Jadon have led recent departures, with small-group options available.

“Liam was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and helpful. All the arrangements were great and it was a really interesting day out. Would totally recommend.”

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Linh Ung Pagoda - Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour - Nuoc Stone Carving Village before the caves
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Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

3.Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $39

This 6 to 8-hour afternoon tour links Da Nang’s Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Nuoc Stone Carving Village, and Hoi An’s lantern-lit old town. You travel by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, dinner, bottled water, insurance, and hotel pickup. Guide Phuc has earned special praise for his friendly, helpful style.

“A good afternoon activity. Pictures are not what it looks like in real life, but still well worth the visit.”

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Hue: Royal Tombs & Pagoda Private Tour By Dragon Boat & Car - Starting on the Perfume River by dragon boat
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Hue: Royal Tombs & Pagoda Private Tour By Dragon Boat & Car

4.Royal Tombs & Pagoda Private Tour By Dragon Boat & Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $12

Start with a 30-minute private dragon-boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit the Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs by air-conditioned car. Choose the private guide option for fuller explanations. Drivers such as Duy, Hai, Tommy, and Hien are praised for clear English, careful driving, and helpful local advice.

“Hai was an awesome and very sweet driver. He took me everywhere I wanted to go and I appreciated everything he did and got for me. I loved all the sites and it was such a great day”

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Hue: Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda - Minh Mang Tomb, the most formal of the three
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Hue: Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda

5.Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 5 hours · from $11Best value

Spend five hours visiting Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs, then stop at Hue Incense Village and Thien Mu Pagoda. Choose a driver-only or guided option, with English-speaking drivers such as Duy, Tommy, Hai, and Vu often praised for clear explanations, patience, and flexible pacing. Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash.

“We had a great tour. Hai let us choose what we wanted to do and see and gave us great recommendations for that. He was a very good driver and gave us a lot of information about the sites. Definitely a good choice to see the surrounding and nice places nearby Hue.”

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Hue: 3 Tombs + Pagoda with Knowledgeable ES Driver - Tu Duc Tomb: the poet emperor’s garden
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Hue: 3 Tombs + Pagoda with Knowledgeable ES Driver

6.3 Tombs + Pagoda with Knowledgeable ES Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $31

Visit Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs plus Thien Mu Pagoda in a private car from Hue. Your English-speaking driver sets the pace, shares useful historical context, and waits while you explore. Drivers such as Son, Hoa, Happy, Hien, and Tom have been praised for friendly service, safe driving, and flexible stops.

“This was a really great experience. Our driver was very professional and friendly. The whole trip was very streamlined. He gave us lots of interesting information about the history of the tombs and spoke excellent English. I would definitely recommend this tour - it's the ideal way to see these sights as you can take your own time.”

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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi - Buffet lunch with Vietnamese specialties
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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

7.Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, boating through Trang An’s cave network, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes Hanoi Old Quarter pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, boat tickets, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes such as goat meat. Guides may include Ruby, Jack, or Quyen.

“The tour was beyond my expectations. I’ve been to SaPa Funsipan, so I was expecting similar experience. But Black Lady Mountain blew it out of the sky. There is so much to see and the facilities were amazing. Unfortunately, because of the diRead more”

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Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour - Minh Mang’s ordered royal design
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Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour

8.Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 194 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $11

Start with a 30-minute private dragon boat ride on the Perfume River, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue’s royal tombs by air-conditioned car. You can choose two or three tombs, with drivers such as Long, Leo, Austin, and Anh often providing useful local insight. Entrance tickets and the optional $45 guide cost extra.

“The Perfume River and Boat are wonderful. Our driver Nam, was fantastic, we had a perfect day. Thank you Nam.”

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Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Private or Small-Group Tour - The 8:30 AM pickup and two-hour road journey
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Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Private or Small-Group Tour

9.Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Private or Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 174 reviews · from $67

Travel from Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda with an English-speaking guide, cruise the Yen Stream by rowboat, visit Thien Tru and Huong Tich Cave, and stop for lunch. You can walk the steep mountain path or pay extra for the cable car. Guide Minh is praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“smooth tour with a great tour guide. A few of us decided to walk up to the mountain and boy was that a challenge but it was nice. the only downside was my weak stomach.”

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Hue: Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda - Minh Mang Tomb: the most balanced royal setting
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Hue: Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda

10.Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $11

Travel by private car from Hue to Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs, then visit Thuy Xuan Incense Village and Thien Mu Pagoda. Your English-speaking driver, such as Hien, Austin, Long, or Loi, provides local context, while an optional guide costs $45. Expect a flexible half-day or full-day outing with hotel pickup, water, and air conditioning.

“Great day exploring the tombs, incense village and pagoda with our friendly and knowledgable driver Son. The tombs and the history are amazing. Make sure you dress appropriately for sites of cultural significance. If you are unsure then check with your booking agent beforehand. Our agent Cara was very helpful in answering our questions before the day. Lots of steps to climb and walking so be prepared.”

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From Hanoi: Trang An Eco-tourism -Bai Dinh pagoda & Mua Cave - Bai Dinh Pagoda and its giant scale
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From Hanoi: Trang An Eco-tourism -Bai Dinh pagoda & Mua Cave

11.Trang An Eco-tourism -Bai Dinh pagoda & Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Bai Dinh Pagoda, enjoy lunch, cruise Trang An’s cave-lined waterways and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with small-group departures available. Guides such as Harry, Sy, Tezzy, Nemo and Hai, also called Brian, have led recent departures, though your guide will vary.

“Great. See so much and learned so much about the area. Guide was great.”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit - Choosing between Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh
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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

12.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Ruby, Duong, Jun, or Aaron, depending on the day. Choose a shared, VIP Dcar, or private tour, then visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, climb Mua Cave, and row through Trang An or Tam Coc. Lunch and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included.

“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”

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From Hanoi: Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Group Tour with Lunch - The electric vehicle and boat ride along the Yen Stream
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From Hanoi: Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Group Tour with Lunch

13.Full-Day Perfume Pagoda Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Perfume Pagoda by coach, electric vehicle, rowboat, and footpath. Visit Huong Tich Cave and Thien Tru Pagoda with an English-speaking guide such as Minh or Long. Lunch is included, and you can choose a cable car to reduce the climb.

“the perfume pagoda complex is amazing, i really enjoyed it! it is a bit far away from Hanoi so it's good to be prepared for a very long full day (and can get a bit cold through the river path in particular). time spent in each stop felt enough, the tour is great and doesn't feel rushed at all. my guide was a highlight of the day too! thanks Long for the singing and all the knowledge you shared!”

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Hue: Private Dragon Boat, Pagoda, and Royal Tomb Tour - The Perfume River ride begins the day gently
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Hue: Private Dragon Boat, Pagoda, and Royal Tomb Tour

14.Private Dragon Boat, Pagoda, and Royal Tomb Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · 150 - 450 minutes · from $13

Board a private dragon boat in Hue, cruise 20 minutes along the Perfume River, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and your chosen royal tombs by private car or motorbike. Guides such as Hung, Misa, Nhi, and Nhien are praised for clear English, local insight, and flexible pacing. Entry tickets and food cost extra.

“This was a great way to see Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs! Hung was an excellent driver and provided really interesting information that helped to supplement our experience. He was extremely helpful and really made this experience. We would strongly recommend this as an easy and convenient way to see the best sights of Hue. We were able to send as much time as we wanted at each sight. Khai Dinh tomb cannot be missed! We were lucky to have a dragon boat all to ourselves. We would recommend going early to have the best experience.”

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Full Day Tour to Perfume Pagoda with Traditional Boat Ride - Lunch at a local restaurant
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Full Day Tour to Perfume Pagoda with Traditional Boat Ride

15.Full Day Tour to Perfume Pagoda with Traditional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $39

Travel from Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda with an English-speaking guide, a sampan ride on Yen Stream, lunch, and visits to Thien Tru and Huong Tich Cave. Guide Minh, who comes from the village, may lead the tour and adds local context. Bring cash for boat, cable car, and electric-car fees.

“Great tour. A lot of walking up and steps. Beautiful scenery. Tour guide Minh was really nice. He’s from the village, so he’s very knowledgeable about the history and 3 months festival that takes place there.”

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