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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.
“Our guide Lewis was very knowledgeable, not only about things we saw on the tour but on all the questions that were asked by the 5 tour participants.. The provided lunch was quite an interesting experience! It was not a place we would evRead more”
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.
“Our guide May was awesome. Showed us around Ninh Binh with no time wasted. All experiences were fun and engaging Very satisfied trip”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, seafood lunch, and wine sunset party.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
Book Hanoi Water Puppet Show tickets in advance, pick up near the theatre, and enjoy 50 minutes of classic Vietnamese water puppetry.
“The show was great! Booking the tickets through GYG was very worth it as I just showed up and collected them from the ladies at the front of the theatre. Definitely recommend!”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s food lanes, landmarks, and Train Street, with pickup, tastings, and safety gear included.
“The motorbike experience was so cool and unique. Mason was an excellent tour guide and driver. He made all the spots personal and gave the best recommendations. Would recommend the tour and can’t wait to get back to Hanoi”
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and hike, plus a sunset party.
“Super good tour, definitely recommend. Well organised, our tour guide Alex was a fantastic person, helping everyone throughout the day. Must book with them when Ha Long bay”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Our guide was Mac, he was an amazing guide and he told us everything about Vietnam. Amazing Night with amazing people!”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“Simon is literally a Paris trained chef that gave us a super duper in depth cooking instructions. Market tour was super informative, and food was delicious!”
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.
“Our guide Mai Mai is a real Local foodie, she knows where the best authentic foods are. Really enjoy the tour”
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.
“Fun excursion would recommend and do again! My guide was great and the others on the tour made the trip fun”
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.
“Such an amazing time exploring the beautiful country side of Tam Coc with Tim - his bubbly energy and kind character was a great touch to the experience. We were able to connect with the locals on the Jeep and Boat ride. Thanks Tim!”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“Pickup at point agreed by telephone as some roads of the Hanoi old quarter were temporarily closed. 1.5h Bus transport to Ninh Binh, which flew by as the guide was providing a lot of interesting info about the day-trip and about the Vietnamese culture. Visit at the temple and at the local shops, then boats…”
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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