HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 historical tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat time, cycling option, Mua Cave steps, and a scenic 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 day tour with limousine pickup, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, ethnology museum, lunch at Mesdames Linh, Temple of Literature
“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Activities were great and the sightseeing exceptional. The buffet lunch was delicious with plenty of choices”
Halong Heritage luxury day cruise from Hanoi with limousine transfer, cave visits, kayaking or bamboo boat, Titov beach, and buffet lunch.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
A classy 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with private ocean-view cabins, cave kayaking time, and lots of onboard comfort for $469.
“Pretty cruise, best service, comfy room & yummy good! Very enjoy here! Thank you Jack, Sara, Cara, Chris, Sam & Ashley!!”
3D/2N Lan Ha Bay discovery on Heritage Cruises with an ocean-view suite, Vovinam on deck, village cycling, cave bamboo boating, and more.
“We did 3 days/2 nights on the Heritage Cruises Bihn Chuan. We are so glad we stayed 2 nights which enabled us to really experience the cruise fully and to relax completely. We loved the luxury of the boat, the friendly and professional stRead more”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a 3-hour heritage-and-street-food tour with 6–7 tastings, beer, and egg coffee for $39.
“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 mixing biking, a rowing boat through Trang An caves, and Bich Dong Pagoda, with lunch included.
“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”
Hanoi’s French Quarter by foot with Vietnamese coffee in a French villa, iconic landmarks, and Trang Tien ice cream. 2.5 hours.
“Mina was so lovely, showing us the quirky side of the French quarter and sharing lots of fun facts. It was an easy walk with little things we would have missed if we tried to do it alone.”
Hanoi full-day private tour blending Ho Chi Minh sites, Ethnology Museum, cyclo Old Quarter, Train Street coffee and water puppets.
“Amazing full day experience at Ninh Binh. Fun was an amazing guide and catered to our needs and questions. Would definitely recommend. Ask your hotel if they can arrange a tour with Vietnam Stunning Travel to get the best experience!”
Cycle Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Thang Long and Dường Tau Train Street with hotel pickup, bike and helmet included.
“Amazing experience with Charlie. We ride bicycles all around Hà Nội, visited local family and farm, become part of the crazy traffic of the city. But no worries with experienced guide like him it will become one in a lifetime adventure. Thanks”
Hanoi City Highlights walk with Taoist temples, museums, Hoa Lo Prison, and Kham Thien Train Street. 4–4.5 hours, $24, small groups.
“Very informative private tour. John took us to a lot of places with short queues, organised rides to ease long trips and gave us an honest Vietnamese perspective on the war and the wartime activities! Really enjoyed this walking tour.”
Make 6 iconic Vietnamese coffees in a 100-year-old French colonial home in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, led by locals, with full recipes included.
“Jade was a very welcoming host. Coffee was great, and extremely fun to make your own egg-coffee. Highly recommend this when you visit Hanoi.”
Sapa terraces, Muong Hoa River views, and village culture with English guides, Giay lunch, and an 8-hour walking day for about $25.
“It was such an amazing expérience! Sun wasnt there but Zozo makes it memorable. She was thoughtful, fun, nice and really interesting. We laughed a lot, and experienced real culture (thanks for the blue hands and tongues 😉)”
Hanoi Historic Jeep Tour by jeep through Old and French Quarters, West Lake, landmarks and local food, with hotel pickup in 4 hours for $68.
“The guide has been very friendly and told us very interesting things about Hanoi.”
4 days from Hanoi to Sapa and Halong Bay: trek rice terraces, visit ethnic villages, kayak limestone caves, and cruise from Tuan Chau.
“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”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
