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“Our guide Louisa was excellent. She took us to the main landmarks of Han oi, including the Cathedral and the prison, giving us a really insightful overview of the city and it's history. She also gave us recommendations for the best egg coffee and places to dine.”
Half-day Hanoi by open-air jeep, ending with Vietnamese lunch, plus West Lake sights and the famous Train Street.
“Linh gave us an amazing experience travelling through all the notable and historic areas in hanoi city. She was very friendly and kind to us. 10/10”
A 4.5-hour small-group women-led motorbike tour through Hanoi’s landmarks, backstreets, West Lake, and wartime sites, with food and coffee.
“This was a great experience, It was my second time in Hanoi and I wanted something very different to see Hanoi. Food excellent, coffee on Train st a highlight. Money my guide spoke excellent English. As a 60 plus single woman, I loved this experience.”
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.
“Really beautiful experience and such a lovely morning. Am so grateful to the captain and crew of the ship and to my guide Hien. Knowledgeable and friendly with helpful advice for the day and for other activities!”
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.
“Very well organised. Activities were fun and informative. My 7 year old very much enjoyed painting the conical hat. Highly recommend”
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.
“My guide Peter met me in the lobby of my hotel with a nice smile and warm handshake. Once we got into the car he outlined the itinerary for me and said he was flexible if I wanted to add or skip something Peter was friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. He have me a briefing on…”
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.
“I really liked the tour and the guide whose English was very good. It started with a lot of rain, but we waited for 20 minutes and then the rain stopped. It was nice to visit the city at the back of a vespa. I wouldn't dare to drive here myself, 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.
“A well packed Full Day tour, of all you must see in Hanoi. Professionel driver, in busy Hanoi. Well combined and arranged sightseeing tour. Must impressive was the guide thoug. He was named Lee, and gave us multiple times examples of his Read more”
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.
“Excellent tour for people with only a short time in Hanoi. Tour guide and driver were great and even gave us options where to be dropped off”
Half-day private Hanoi highlights with Ho Chi Minh sites, Literature Temple, Market stops, and Train Street, plus French Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Was picked up my Hotel in a brand new electric SUV with a driver and Tour Guide. The tour was informative and showed me just what I was looking to see. Andy, the guide was helpful, kind and professional.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour hitting Train Street, Ho Chi Minh sites, pagodas, markets, and French colonial landmarks with hotel pickup.
“Perfect way to get to know the city. A half day worked great for the first day in town. The guide was young and knowledgeable. .”
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