HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Hanoi and the north. Old Quarter street food, Halong Bay cruises, Ninh Binh day trips and the trek up to Sapa, all in one place.
Ride a vintage Army jeep through Hanoi backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street and Long Bien Bridge, with included food and culture.
Most Popular“This Jeep tour was terrific. Highly recommend. David our tour guide was knowledgeable and made the whole experience a lot of fun. The lunch at Hidden Gem was also great.”
Full-day Ninh Binh highlights from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc boat ride, bike to Bich Dong, plus lunch.
“We had the most excellent day trip with Nien and our driver. The group was small enough to make the trip feel quite personal. Although the drive is quite long, it’s worth it when you get there and you get to have a halfway point stop on the way out. The spots can be very…”
Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop beach and views, seafood lunch, sunset party.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
Skip the ticket line for Hanoi’s famed water puppet show. Pick your time, choose seats, and see 50 minutes of traditional Vietnamese art.
“Incredible! I had no expectations but this turned out to be amazing. So mesmerizing and impressive. Highly recommended!”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s best street-food stops, landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street, with tastings and a drink.
“One of the best tours we’ve ever done Great fun and felt very safe too on the crazy Hanoi roads gave us the opportunity to see the real Hanoi outside of the main tourist areas . With the added bonus of a lovely lunch at the hidden cafe Thanks Kai Quong and Snow”
Taste Hanoi classics on a guided food walk, then head to Train Street for a close-up rail thrill with egg coffee included.
“I loved the variety of food. Although there were 5 stops for food, the lightness and freshness of Vietnamese food means you'll never feel too full. The Banh Mi at Banh Mi Tam Ha Noi was amazing and I'm definitely going back there when I'm back in Hanoi next week. Overall an amazing tour”
Hanoi cooking class with Old Quarter pickup, local market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, and CSR impact. Morning or afternoon.
“We had an amazing morning wth Maxi, prompt pickup at our hotel then a a really informative and interesting tour of the local produce market. At the kitchen we learned so much preparing the food to cook and using different herbs and spicRead more”
Market shopping and a hands-on Hanoi cooking class where you make 5 classics, eat your meal with rice vodka, and leave with a cookbook and certificate.
“Fun and informative. Our instructor Vy did an amazing job teaching and keeping the class fun and interactive. We left with fond memories.”
Hanoi street food with a real foodie guide in a small group. Old Quarter pickup, 3 hours, vegetarian options, and coffee or beer.
“Had a great time with Mai. She took us around, explained not only about the food but also the cultural influences on how food evolved. One of the best inductions to Vietnamese food. Highly recommended.”
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave: an air-conditioned day trip with English guide, boat ride, optional bike ride and buffet lunch.
“The first stop at the temple was a total joke. The temple was NOTHING. The buffet lunch was fine-at least it was actually at lunch time. I've had some tours recently in other countries where lunch happens at 3 or 4 pm. The boat ride into the karst & caves was great. The only reason…”
All-inclusive Amanda Cruise from Hanoi for Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay: cave highlights, kayaking, Ti Top Island, meals, and sea-view cabins.
“Anna was a great server - excellent experience with her and the entire crew! The best trip ever - I appreciate them. they even made a special cake for me on my birthday”
Limousine day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình: Bai Đính/Hoa Lư temples, Trang An cave-boat, and Múa Cave peak views. Lunch included.
“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go…”
Small-group Ninh Binh highlights tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Caves 500 steps, scooter loop, pagodas, and lunch.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide Huy told us a lot about history and traditions of Vietnam. He also took many amazing pictures. Our guide Huy and the driver were very professional. Overall - great tour with an amazing tour guide.”
One packed day from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu temples, a sampan cave cruise, biking villages, and the Hang Mua viewpoint.
“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”
Cozy Bay Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top views, kayaking/bamboo boat, swimming, lunch and sunset party for $48.
“Very well organised tour. Such a beautiful place to visit. Our tour guide, Duc was very knowledgeable and we were kept well informed throughout the day.”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
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