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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.
“Tuna (guide) and Mr. C (driver) were a phenomenal team. They skillfully led our small group of 5 strangers around Hanoi and introduced us to cultural aspects, great food and beer. I highly recommend the experience.”
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.
“My kids loved this tour! May was their tour guide and they couldn’t stop talking about it. I am so bummed I missed it due to a delayed flight. Now I have to return to Vietnam in the future to take this tour. It’s not to be missed”
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.
“Magical performance and the music was wonderful too. The ticket experience was stressful. People with online bookings had to wait in a crowd until 5 minutes before the performance and seat tickets were handed out by one employee. Sells out all the time, but pre book at the box office!!”
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.
“Communication was perfect from the start, transport was amazing, food on the boat was good in my option and tasty. Just overall a great day out. Oh can’t forget about our tour guide Phong what an absolute legend of a tour guide.”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Excellent value and a great guide - a polite and very punctual young man called Baron, who was patient, knowledgeable and always ready to answer my many questions about Vietnam. Make sure you go very hungry, portion sizes are enormous!!”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“No hot water to wash hands,found big ball of hair in raw pork and they used Teflon pans with scratches in them.”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Tutor speaks excellent English and explains everything clearly despite fitting so many activities into the session. Wee ended up eating all the delicious food we’d prepared. Big thanks to women who cleared up all our mess and did some prep work for us, too.”
Small-group Hanoi street food walk with pickup, tastings, and a sit-down meal, with vegetarian options and real local guidance. 3 hours.
“Lucky was a great foodie guide. He was encouraging, engaging, knowledgeable, and listening as well. Food tour was great!”
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.
“Viet was funny, thoughtful and a great tour guide. The entire trip was a blast! Glad we went for it. Sometimes finding legit trips in Vietnam can be hard (google reviews can be exaggerated), but this one is the real deal. The bus driver was safe, tRead more”
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.
“Ryan was fantastic. Funny, good as guide and also very careful. He explain so good the site of the tour. You will be lucky if you will meet him as your guide one day!”
Small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave 500-step hike, scooter backroads, Hoa Lu, and lunch.
“We all had a great experience. The sights were breathtaking even on an overcast day. Our tour guide Danny was amazing. Super friendly and very knowledgable. Definitely recommend.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“James was an excellent guide. He is kind and informative. The bus is clean and tidy with a pleasant smell. Not too crowded and you have your own space. The driver was nice and courteous. The tour is all-inclusive and we didn’t have to pay for anything except for our own snacks. The tour in…”
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.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
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