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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.
“It was fun and exciting driving around Hanoi in a military jeep! And our tour guide Tuna and driver Lucky were the best duo who took care of us and made sure we had a comprehensive experience of local life in Hanoi. Highly recommended.”
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 a great out. The bike ride was a highlight ( it’s not a hard ride). The 500 steps was a challenge ( I’m in my late 50’s) but great. Lunch was very good, catered for vegan really well. The bus was very comfortable, lovely seats.”
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.
“Thoroughly enchanting It lasts about 45-50 mins The puppet show is funny and educational and the music is wonderful”
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.
“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.
“knowledgeable interesting really good food. but full up at the end 😊. train street good experience 👍”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“This a fantastic cooking class, the whole experience is very professional and informative. We cooked several Vietnamese dishes and then got to cook them and best of all eat them. Maxie was a fantastic tour guide in the markets and was clear and supportive in the kitchen. We loved the whole experience”
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.
“Phenomenal tour - our guide sticky rice bob was incredible he was funny from start to finish. His English speaking was perfect and he adapted the tour throughout to suit everyone's requests and dietary requirements. I was solo and he madRead 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.
“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”
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.
“Awesome day out with a variety of activities. Very much recommend doing the scooters at the end. The van is very comfortable and communication excellent. Tim did a great job with a heap of info.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“Absolutely brilliant tour from start to finish, can’t recommend more! Fantastic, knowledgable and friendly guide Tezzy, great group atmosphere, BEAUTIFUL scenery - climbing the mountain, the bike ride, the temple and the boat ride. Excellent value for money!”
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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