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“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”
Hanoi heritage day tour with limousine pickup, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, ethnology museum, lunch at Mesdames Linh, Temple of Literature
“Tom is courteous and helpful we,d love to have him as our guide again thanks the trip to win bing was awesome me and my hubby enjoyed to the fullest”
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.
“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”
3D/2N Lan Ha Bay discovery on Heritage Cruises with an ocean-view suite, Vovinam on deck, village cycling, cave bamboo boating, and more.
“Jack, Chris, Sam and Ashley were key to making this special. The room, the balcony, the views, the food, the massages, biking through the village, drinking cobra rice wine, the warm friendly hospitality exceeded expectations at every turn. We are already planning our next trip! THANK YOU!”
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.
“Really awesome tour, Mina has a great knowledge of Vietnamese history and architecture and a fun personality. Highly recommend the tour!”
Hanoi full-day private tour blending Ho Chi Minh sites, Ethnology Museum, cyclo Old Quarter, Train Street coffee and water puppets.
“The views, food and people were amazing. The atmosphere left me in aww and wanting to see more of what this fascinating country has to offer. Vietnam is definitely a country worth visiting with stunning views and welcoming people 😊”
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.
“Absolutely fantastic tour with Tom! Some walking, some taxi rides seeing some of the highlights of Hanoi including train street where we had time for a bite to eat and a drink. Tom was very knowledgeable and gave us a good tour of the “Hanoi Hilton”. We ended with a green tea in a local…”
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.
“I had a lovely morning meeting Jenny and making 4 different types of coffee. She was a great teacher and shared so much knowledge of how to make all different types and the history behind them. I was so welcomed into her home and made the whole experience authentic. Loved every minute of it.”
Sapa terraces, Muong Hoa River views, and village culture with English guides, Giay lunch, and an 8-hour walking day for about $25.
“Our tour guide Zozo was the absolute best we could’ve had! She gave us to try many fruits she caught along the way, explained the local life and advised us very well on which route to take according to our physical condition.”
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.
“Minh together with the Jeep driver were amazing hosts! They brought us to view how egg coffee is created, the b52 bomber crash site in Hanoi, an amazing Hanoi dinner (bun cha) and train street! Can’t recommend them enough as we had an awesome time with them. Thank you Minh!”
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.
