NORTHERN VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 city tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Private Hanoi walking tour with student guides covering Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and more, with free Old Quarter pickup.
Most Popular“My tour guide Huyền was incredible and so thoughtful and knowledgeable. It was also great to just ask each other questions about life in both of our countries and the history of Ha Noi. Couldn’t recommend more!”
Half-day Hanoi by open-air jeep, ending with Vietnamese lunch, plus West Lake sights and the famous Train Street.
“We took jeep city tour for hanoi. It was a great experience with Charlie as he explained everything in detail and we enjoyed alot”
A 4.5-hour small-group women-led motorbike tour through Hanoi’s landmarks, backstreets, West Lake, and wartime sites, with food and coffee.
“The whole trip was incredible! We loved every moment. Our guide, Huei was super knowledgeable, so interesting and fun! Our drivers Linh and Money were super friendly, safe and great company. They all had great English. The tour took us all over Hanoi to interesting, historical, culturally significant, beautiful and fascinating sites. It was unhurriedly,…”
See Hanoi by open-air jeep, from Old Quarter and West Lake to countryside farms and Train Street. Lunch, guide, pickup included.
“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”
Private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with cave visits, seafood lunch, and time kayaking or on a bamboo boat, plus a return to the city.
“We had an excellent time taking a day trip from Hanoi - Hien did a great job explaining everything. Great natural beauty and stunning caves. The pickup from hotel, ride to Ha Long and the boat ride was flawless”
A 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus loop through Hanoi’s top sights, with 13 stops, audio in 8 languages, and rain-ready extras.
Hand-paint conical hats, tour Quang Phu Cau incense makers, optionally lacquer art, and see Hanoi highlights including Water Puppets.
“I really enjoyed the whole experience, I thought the incense village would be the highlight, however actually enjoyed the conical hat demonstration more and it was relaxing getting to sit and paint one! Danny the driver was excellent, very friendly and happy to help.”
Creative half- or full-day Hanoi tour: incense village, conical hat painting, lacquer craft, plus city sights and optional Train Street.
“It was filled with fun and very energetic tour guide Anna and with a smooth ride from the driver Tony. She's so lovely and friendly. She's also very helpful and informative if you want to ask her around the place. Glad we booked her and will sure msg her next time i will come back…”
Private Hanoi half-day tour with West Lake pagoda, Ho Chi Minh sights, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street, and Dong Xuan Market.
“Tom was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with local advice !Born and bred in Hanoi & had a real passion for the city”
Half-day Hanoi on two wheels with guided bike routes, West Lake views, Train Street, and Long Biên Bridge, plus lunch and transfers.
“This was a great experience as a company team-building event! Tour was professional and the bikes were of acceptable quality. Definitely had a great time and happy to recommend Tony and the team for their service!”
Female-led Vespa loop through West Lake, Long Bien Bridge and Train Street, with egg coffee, lunch and hotel pickup in Hanoi.
“Sabrina was a fantastic tour guide. She is very friendly and personable and very informative. We rode throughtout most of the city in 5 hours with several stops. I had a request to stop by 2 places not on the tour just so I could see them. She Read more”
Hanoi craft villages and top sights in one full day, with hotel pickup and a lunch of eight dishes. Great value, tight timing.
“This was a long tour. We knocked off all of the main places to go but it did make it a big day. The guide was great and changed the schedule when he saw the line at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Areas were busy as expected, but the Hanoi Hilton felt rushed and would…”
Half-day private Hanoi highlights with Ho Chi Minh sites, Literature Temple, Market stops, and Train Street, plus French Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Our guide Long was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We saw all the interesting sights.”
Half-day Hanoi highlights with small-group guide, A/C pickup, and major sights like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Tran Quoc.
“Travis (aka Funny Guy) was a humorous, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who really took care of his group. He was patient and helpful and answered many questions whilst being entertaining and affable at the same time.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour hitting Train Street, Ho Chi Minh sites, pagodas, markets, and French colonial landmarks with hotel pickup.
“A fantastic tour of Hanoi with Ken. He gave detailed information on all the sights. His knowledge about Vietnamese history was excellent. A great way to learn about Hanoi if you have a short amount of time. Ken gave us a recommendation for dinner near our hotel too and the food was fabulous.”
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