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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 Leo was a fantastic! His English was great and had a wonderful blend of information and humor. He was able to related to both the older members of the tour and young adults. He allowed each member to go at their own pace during the hike and carefully navigated us through the rural…”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, seafood lunch, and wine sunset party.
“Sunny was a great guide! We made the most out of the day and enjoyed a relaxing day with great tips and info. We also got vegetarian food on the ship. Highly recommend the tour with Sunny!”
Book Hanoi Water Puppet Show tickets in advance, pick up near the theatre, and enjoy 50 minutes of classic Vietnamese water puppetry.
“A lovely show, with beautiful music and a great atmosphere.”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s food lanes, landmarks, and Train Street, with pickup, tastings, and safety gear included.
“Our motorcycle tour with the amazing Se7en and Winter was more than just sightseeing, it was a deep dive into the soul of the city. From iconic government buildings and the ever-popular Train Street to the quiet corners of local neighborhoods, every turn was a story. Even the torrential rain couldn’t dampen our spirits, it…”
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and hike, plus a sunset party.
“Ken was fabulous! Great guide and really informative”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Had a fantastic night! The food was great and our guide Selena was fantastic! So friendly and very knowledgeable!”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“A fantastic cooking experience! The host was wonderful and very funny, making everyone feel welcome and included from the start. The place was spotless, and visiting the market to buy fresh ingredients was a great touch. Highly recommended!”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Best part of my trip to Vietnam. Very friendly host, and was great to learn some traditional recipes and share a meal with people from around the world.”
Small-group Hanoi street food walk with pickup, tastings, and a sit-down meal, with vegetarian options and real local guidance. 3 hours.
“Looked at lots of different options before finally settling on this ‘foodie’ tour & SO pleased we did. Our guide Lucky was amazing & we felt lucky to have him! Great communication from start to finish via What’s app & in perfect English. The food & drink stops 8 in all, we’re amazing. His information,…”
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.
“We got really excited about this but it’s a long day and pretty touristy. We didn’t have a great guide unfortunately, I think that would have made a difference if we did (he didn’t really have a great grasp of English and wasn’t very informative). The highlights were the boat ride and the hike. If…”
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.
“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go…”
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.
“Lyn was a great tour guide and host. This activity is a great value and would highly recommend.”
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.
“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”
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