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The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout hanoi tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with limousine comfort, Hoa Lu temples, Trang An, Tam Coc boat, Mua Cave steps, and buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Hai Dang provided a memorable experience, providing local knowledge and insight of the Ninh Binh area. The tour was very enjoyable with the bike ride along the countryside followed by an authentic Vietnamese lunch.”
Hanoi Heritage Premium daily tour by limousine: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ethnology Museum, lunch, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo.
“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Activities were great and the sightseeing exceptional. The buffet lunch was delicious with plenty of choices”
A 12-13 hour Hanoi to Halong day trip with luxury limousine transfer, caves, kayaking or bamboo boat, beach time, and sunset snacks.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Two days on Lan Ha Bay with cave time by bamboo boat, Vovinam on deck, and a comfy 2-day cruise stay at Heritage Binh Chuan.
“Pretty cruise, best service, comfy room & yummy good! Very enjoy here! Thank you Jack, Sara, Cara, Chris, Sam & Ashley!!”
Hanoi market-to-fork cooking class with hotel pickup: shop for ingredients, cook 4 dishes, sip local wine, and eat lunch or dinner.
“The best cooking class we've done, and we've done many over the years. You learn a lot here about the "why" of flavors and ingredients. The food you contribute to as a group is amazing!!”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for street-food tastings and heritage stops, ending near Chợ Dừa, with beer and egg coffee included.
“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”
A small-group day trip from Hanoi to Trang An UNESCO caves by boat, Bich Dong Pagoda, and countryside cycling for $79.
“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”
A one-day Ninh Binh trip from Hanoi blending Hoa Lu history, a 500-step Mua Cave climb, and a rowboat ride through Trang An caves.
Four days from Hanoi to Sapa’s rice terraces and Halong Bay’s caves, plus a cruise, kayaking, and hearty included meals.
“At the beginning of the trip Alex the tour guide took my kids passports for 45 mins out of my sight. When I asked where are they went he told me he sent them with the captain who’s on shore checking information. He couldnt explain to me Read more”
Learn traditional Vietnamese hand embroidery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Make a take-home piece in 90 minutes with tea and local snacks from $23.
From Hanoi, see Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boat ride, and Mua Cave views on a 12-hour small-group day trip with lunch and bikes included.
“Good tour”
Cycle Hanoi’s Dong Ngac ancient village by e-bike, learn the legend of Co Loa, and visit temples with lunch included for $76.
“What a blast! The e-bike made the near 50km trip a breeze (maybe wear bike shorts if you have them but not essential). Loved the village and the off road routes were great. A couple of parts of mixing in traffic with or crossing busy roads adRead more”
Motorbike tour from Hanoi to Bat Trang ceramics village. Make your own pottery, paint it, shop the market, and enjoy lunch in 5 hours.
“the guides were very articulate, very fluent in English so that made the tour around the village very understandable. Their service was amazing - especially in terms of their warmth and humour! I really liked how personal the tour was and that the guides made us feel as though we were travelling with familiar friends.…”
Hands-on pottery making in Bat Trang from Hanoi. Tour a ceramic factory, paint your piece, and understand firing, timing, and care.
“This was no exaggeration the coolest tour activity I have ever done. This is my 3rd time in Hanoi so I wanted to do something different from the typical Ha Long Bay excursion, city walking tour, or guided food tour. Our guide Son was incRead more”
A smart Hanoi day with an English guide, real Old Quarter food, top pagodas, and a water puppet show that brings village life to the stage.
“Amazing!”
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