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The 15 most popular hanoi tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Ride Hanoi in a vintage GAZ-69 Jeep for 4 hours, see Train Street and Long Biên Bridge, and enjoy included food and coffee.
“Jim, our guide, was excellent. Very informative. The driver was also very capable. A great afternoon!”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc sampan caves, biking to Bich Dong, plus river lunch.
“We had the most excellent day trip with Nien and our driver. The group was small enough to make the trip feel quite personal. Although the drive is quite long, it’s worth it when you get there and you get to have a halfway point stop on the way out. The spots can be very…”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, seafood lunch, and wine sunset party.
“My partner and I had a great time! Our guide, Sunny was amazing! He gave us lots of informations about the Vietnamese culture, which we loved. The cruise was really fun! The view is amazing and all the activities were really cool. The only thing which wasn’t as amazing was the food on the cruise……”
Book Hanoi Water Puppet Show tickets in advance, pick up near the theatre, and enjoy 50 minutes of classic Vietnamese water puppetry.
“Very different but fun experience, the live Vietnamese music is amazing”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s food lanes, landmarks, and Train Street, with pickup, tastings, and safety gear included.
“Louis was a phenomenal guide. We were debating between this and jeep tour but very glad we did this one as being able to cut through alleys and experience Hanoi on motorcycle was sweet. The hidden gem cafe was super cool, drivers were great, and our favorite part was talking to a seeing the home…”
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and hike, plus a sunset party.
“Sunny our tour guide was a very organised, caring, charismatic natural born comedian with some hilarious jokes. He kept the tour group entertained throughout the day, and provided great information about the itinerary and sights. Best tour guide EVER! A 10 star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The tour was a lovely introduction to Halong Bay and included…”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“The guide Sara was terrific, funny and knowledgeable.”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“Fun, learning, meaningful and giving all at the same time. Clear snd highly skilled instructor. Would 100% do again”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Our teacher, Emmy, was so friendly and very helpful when cooking. The meals were not too hard to make and very local. They were so delicious and friendly to allergies. All in all it was very fun to cook all the meals and so amazing to eat them after.”
Small-group Hanoi street food walk with pickup, tastings, and a sit-down meal, with vegetarian options and real local guidance. 3 hours.
“If Bob’s your tour guide, you are in for a great food tour. We were in a group of 5, all different nationalities and backgrounds but Bob managed to bring us all together by introducing us to some amazing foods. He was adamant to sRead more”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu history, Tam Coc bamboo-boat views, and a 500-step Mua Cave climb, plus optional biking.
“Sunny was a perfect guide and the 3 activities were some of the best we did in our month in Southeast Asia. We were hoping to see some of the out of city countryside in North Vietnam and this tour did not disappoint.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave viewpoint hike for about $46.
“I had a wonderful day in Hoi An! Our guide Thuan was so much fun and explained everything in a very clear and interesting way. We explored the area by bike, took a boat through the bay, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. It was the perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highly…”
Small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave 500-step hike, scooter backroads, Hoa Lu, and lunch.
“This tour was incredible. We did so much and everything ran so smoothly. Louis was excellent. He kept the group organized and kept time well. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an adventure outside Hanoi.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“It was a fantastic tour. Our tour guide, Nam, was very funny and humorous; we never felt bored for a minute. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and I definitely recommend this tour.”
One packed day from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, rowboat cave rides (Tam Coc or Trang An), village biking, and the Mua Cave viewpoint for $45.
“Great experience and definitely recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi. Our guide Gary/Hop was really informative on the vietnamese history and context of the tour spots which made it feel authentic, thank you”
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