The inauguration of the "Golden Tour" in Hanoi, October 10, 2017 (Photo: Tram Nguyen)

The service, called “Golden Tour”, will bring visitors to the Old Quarter, the Thang Long Royal Citadel, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, among other places of interest.

Phung Quang Thang, Director of Hanoitourist company, said: “The guided tour will start every 30 minutes between 8am and 4pm every day. It is expected to become a highlight of Hanoi’s tourism sector”.

Foreign arrivals to Hanoi increased more than 23% over the past 9 months.