Vietnam · HANOI TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Hanoi is a walking city with one very loud exception. The 15 below build a first visit: an evening of food on stools, the train that passes the coffee tables, a jeep or a vintage bike after dark, and the day trips that leave the Old Quarter at dawn.
Ride a vintage Soviet-style jeep through Hanoi highlights and backstreets, with street food, Train Street coffee, and photo stops.
“Lily and Mr. Lucky provided an awesome experience and tour. Lily was kind, thoughtful, personable, informative and took great care of us throughout the tour. She and Mr. Lucky enhanced my experience.”
Full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat caves, bike through limestone fields, Hoa Lu temples, and Mua Cave views.
“Our guide nicknamed Happy was very good and made the trip. The activities and pace were just right. You could do as much or as little as you wanted.”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and views, plus sunset snacks with wine.
“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 for a guaranteed 50-minute Red River Delta tradition, skip ticket lines, pick seats, and enjoy live music.
“despite being exhausted from travelling this was a nice wee treat on my first evening! the music was really good and the puppets jumping about in the water were fabulous!”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi for street food tastings, Train Street coffee, and Old Quarter pickup. 4.5 hours, $55.
“Loved it! From start to finish it was full of adventure. Seven who was the group leader did an amazing job of coordinating and making sure we saw all of the sights promised. The first stop to gather the group was Hidden Gem Cafe and what a gem it was. Definitely one of the best egg coffees in town and fab, funky feel. The lunch was great too. Then off we went to some of the main sights in town, through the back alleys of Hanoi, visiting market places and local highlights. Amazing photo ops in the middle of the longest bridge right on the railway tracks. Sitting on train…”
Hanoi guided food tour for $19, with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, Kem Xoi, egg coffee, then Train Street if trains run.
“It was excellent. Pilko was great, always polite and consistently professional. It was always very exciting, and the dishes were unbelievably good! Thank you for this wonderful experience.”
Hanoi Cooking Class at Rose Kitchen, with Old Quarter pickup, market ingredient walk, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, and CSR impact. 4.5 hours.
“Wonderful foods, good explanations, entertaining guide and nice, small group. We had a mix-up with the meeting point but they worked with us and connected us with a group so we didn’t miss anything. Really appreciated that.”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market then cook 5 classic dishes, from pho bo to egg coffee, with an English speaking chef.
“Well paced and informative. Friendly host and good sized group from multiple countries. Would recommend”
Small group Hanoi street food walk with a real foodie guide, Old Quarter pickup, multiple tastings, and lunch or dinner.
“This is a must do in Hanoi. We had Bob as our guide, he shared good knowledge but also a lot of history and culture. The food was delicious and bob was kind and funny and accommodating of our whole group. I cannot recommend this enough and be sure to ask for Bob!”
A full-day Hanoi escape to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat scenery, and Mua Cave views, with an optional bike ride and buffet lunch for $33.
“Below is my review posted on TripAdvisor ============== Ninh Binh is definitely worth visiting. Its scenery is breathtaking. I have to agree with the phrase “Ninh Binh is Ha Long Bay on land”. Our family of 4 had a great time in group tour with our guide Sunny. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and quick with jokes as well. He walked us through Ninh Binh’s history of being the capital city of Vietnam for some 43 years, through 2 dynasties. My highlight was the 1.5 hour boat ride with scenic views rival Ha Long Bay. Imagine you slowly and peacefully floating down the river with all the time to…”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An cave boat, Mua Cave viewpoint hike, buffet lunch for $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 recommend!”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, scooter countryside, 500-step Mua Cave hike, Hoa Lu and Bich Dong.
“Such an amazing time exploring the beautiful country side of Tam Coc with Tim - his bubbly energy and kind character was a great touch to the experience. We were able to connect with the locals on the Jeep and Boat ride. Thanks Tim!”
One day from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc or Trang An caves by sampan, village biking, and Hang Mua views.
“Great experience and definitely recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi. Our guide Gary/Hop was really informative on the vietnamese history and context of the tour spots which made it feel authentic, thank you”
One-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop views, kayaking or bamboo boat, swimming, buffet lunch, and sunset party.
“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything—from the pickup in Hanoi to the drop-off—was well organized. The places we visited along the way were beautiful, and ending the trip with a sunset in Halong Bay was truly Read more”
2-day 5-star cruise from Hanoi to Halong and Lan Ha Bay with balcony cabin, kayaking, caves by bamboo boat, cooking class, and tai chi.
“It was lovely! We were on our honeymoon so they gave us the honeymoon room which has flowers and decorated lovely. We also got the table decorated at dinner time. Jackie was our guide and he was great! He was friendly and kept us entertained. All of the staff on the boat was amazing and the person driving the bus/coach to take us was also kind. Thank you for an amazing trip!!”
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