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“We had Louis as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly made the tour a 10 out of 10 experience. Highly recommend!”
Full-day Ninh Binh highlights from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc boat ride, bike to Bich Dong, plus lunch.
“Amazing day trip from Hanoi. Loved the boats and the bike riding. Nien was funny and informative, a great guide for our day. Highly recommend the tour to get out of Hanoi for the day.”
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.
“The show is really good and very different to anything I had seen before. Finding the ticket collection point (not at the theatre) was a little tricky but otherwise everything was very easy.”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s best street-food stops, landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street, with tastings and a drink.
“Absolutely loved the motorbike tour around Hanoi, it was so much fun! Chris was an amazing tour guide, really funny and informative, and we all learnt so much about Hanoi and Vietnam. The food and drink at the cafe at the end of the tour waRead more”
Taste Hanoi classics on a guided food walk, then head to Train Street for a close-up rail thrill with egg coffee included.
“Rosie was an amazing tour guide. Solid local knowledge. English was ok. I did this tour with my 14 yr old daughter. Totally recommend.”
Hanoi cooking class with Old Quarter pickup, local market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, and CSR impact. Morning or afternoon.
“Food was great! Expect to be there 3-4 hours. I’m guessing that depending on your guide/chef the experience might be shorter or longer”
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.
“We did this on our last night in Vietnam and I have to say it was a highlight - not just because it was the best tasting food we had eaten but because it was run with know-how like a well oiled machine getting through 5 dishes in 2.5 hrs. Perla, our host was engaging…”
Hanoi street food with a real foodie guide in a small group. Old Quarter pickup, 3 hours, vegetarian options, and coffee or beer.
“Looked at lots of different options before finally settling on this ‘foodie’ tour & SO pleased we did. Our guide Lucky was amazing & we felt lucky to have him! Great communication from start to finish via What’s app & in perfect English. The food & drink stops 8 in all, we’re amazing. His information,…”
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.
“The ship was very old and the furniture and carpet appeared worn.”
Limousine day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình: Bai Đính/Hoa Lư temples, Trang An cave-boat, and Múa Cave peak views. Lunch included.
“Ryan was fantastic. Funny, good as guide and also very careful. He explain so good the site of the tour. You will be lucky if you will meet him as your guide one day!”
Small-group Ninh Binh highlights tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Caves 500 steps, scooter loop, pagodas, and lunch.
“We had an excellent time for the day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Our guide, Hiu was super enthusiastic, cheerful and very helpful. He made us feel comfortable and helped us view all the attractions as mentioned in the itinerary. Definitely recommend taking this trip and Hiu as a guide is fabulous.”
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.
“Max was our tour guide for today’s full day tour. He consistently communicated the day prior so that we were aware of the time of pickup and any needed extra items. The pickup was smooth and we started on our adventure to ha long bay. Read more”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
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