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The 15 most popular things to do in Hanoi. Old Quarter street food, the lake and the water-puppet theatre, and the day trips out to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
Ride Hanoi in a vintage GAZ-69 Jeep for 4 hours, see Train Street and Long Biên Bridge, and enjoy included food and coffee.
“An absolutely brilliant trip, well organised, educational and a great way to see some of the highlights of the city. Lunch was delicious and at a great spot. Finn is such a lovely person and is great at her job!”
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.
“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.
“The show itself was incredible! Beautifully done and a showcase of Vietnamese cultural traditions. Picking up the tickets was a bit of a hassle. the Email we recieved stated to pick up the tickets at the travel agency "at least 30 minutes before the show" we purchased the tickets the morning of and went to…”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s food lanes, landmarks, and Train Street, with pickup, tastings, and safety gear included.
“An absolute must do when in Hanoi. It was fun and a great experience! Just book it. You won’t regret 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.
“This was a great trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone. The transport was comfortable, the activities well planned and the lunch buffet extraordinary. It's a tip pick!”
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.
“Alex (Trung) and Auntie were fabulous! Alex led us through a packed market and explained a variety of fruits, veggies, meats and customs while we purchased the ingredients for our cooking class. Auntie had everything ready for us at the Read more”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“It was really fun and good to hear about the way they make their broth and see all the herbs and spices used. Our only concern was hygiene 😁”
Small-group Hanoi street food walk with pickup, tastings, and a sit-down meal, with vegetarian options and real local guidance. 3 hours.
“We had the most amazing food tour with Bob. He was so knowledgeable of the history, area and food. The food was all delicious and so much fun trying places and foods we wouldn’t have the opportunity to try. Bob was so patient and good with our two children (age 7 &5) . Absolute highlight…”
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.
“This was a great day to cover all the highlights of Ninh Binh including a bike ride around the village before lunch I was lucky to have a great guide with Two. Minibus was comfortable for the journey”
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.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide Huy told us a lot about history and traditions of Vietnam. He also took many amazing pictures. Our guide Huy and the driver were very professional. Overall - great tour with an amazing tour guide.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“AMAZING. clean and modern bus, very knowledgeable guide, super interesting places to visit and an unforgettable experience. 5 stars well deserved ⭐️”
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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