Things to do in Hanoi
Ha Long Bay Tours67 optionsDay Trips from Hanoi18 optionsHanoi Walking Tour121 optionsHalong Bay Cruise from Hanoi161 optionsHanoi Food Tour100 optionsHanoi City Tour21 optionsHanoi Old Quarter Tours122 optionsBike Tour Hanoi67 optionsHanoi Airport Transfer17 optionsJeep Tour Hanoi62 optionsPerfume Pagoda Hanoi5 optionsHanoi Vespa Tour44 options
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Hanoi Food and Culture Tour: Army Jeep through backstreets★ 4.99 (17,710) · 4h
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Hanoi: Vintage Motorbike Food & Culture Tour with Pickup★ 5.00 (7,164) · 4h 30m
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Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Caves & Cycling★ 4.97 (9,011) · 11h
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Ha Long Bay Cruise: Surprise Cave, Titop Island & Kayaking★ 4.91 (6,364) · 2dUS$ 56View ›
Hanoi Cooking Class: Learn 5 Traditional Dishes with Market Tour★ 4.99 (5,897) · 3h 15mUS$ 35View ›
Hanoi Cooking Class: Market Tour, Garden Villa & Egg Coffee★ 4.98 (5,564) · 4hUS$ 33View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour & Hoan Kiem Lake★ 4.97 (5,347) · 3hUS$ 28View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Hike★ 4.93 (5,102) · 12h–13hUS$ 38View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc Boat & Countryside Ride★ 4.99 (4,701) · 10h–11hUS$ 95View ›
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: Jacuzzi on the sundeck★ 4.89 (3,899) · 11h–12hUS$ 40View ›Top rated (10)
Hanoi motorbike tour with food: Backstreets & local dishesA half-day motorbike tour of Hanoi on a customized USSR vintage Minsk, led by an English-speaking guide who takes you through backstreets, the French Colonial and Old Quarters, and a forgotten river island, with traditional Hanoian food and beverages included. Hotel pickup is provided; the ride covers roughly 4 to 5 hours and vegan and vegetarian options are available.Is it for me?The pace is steady riding through traffic and alleys for 4 to 5 hours, which suits travelers comfortable on a motorbike as a passenger and ready to move between stops without long walks. If you prefer a slower, walking-focused tour or need to avoid motorbike travel, a different Hanoi tour will serve you better.
Hanoi: Half-Day Food & Culture Tour by Russian JeepYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s tangled alleyways and French boulevards in an open-air Russian jeep with a local guide, tasting over seven authentic street foods along the way. Expect unexpected moments—like pausing at Westlake or sharing laughter with locals—that linger long after you return.
Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Red River Delta & Ceramic VillageYou ride a vintage motorbike from central Hanoi into the Red River Delta, stopping at either an ancient citadel village or a working ceramic workshop where you try the pottery wheel yourself. Lunch is cooked and served in a local home, your English-speaking guide eats with you, and all food and drinks are included. The ride takes you off the main roads and into the daily rhythm of the countryside, which is the whole point — you see how people actually live outside the city, not a performance of it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to leave central Hanoi and see how people actually live in the Red River Delta villages — the motorbike gets you off the main roads and into the daily rhythm, and the local guide eats lunch with you, which is what makes the connection real instead of performed.
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Mua Cave Hike, Tam Coc Boat & LunchYou’ll hike up Mua Cave for sweeping views over Ninh Binh’s limestone peaks, cycle through peaceful villages to an old pagoda, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegetarian options too), then float by boat through Tam Coc’s hidden caves — all with hotel pickup from Hanoi and a local guide who keeps things real.
Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Highlights, Train Street & Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride vintage motorbikes through Hanoi’s wild traffic with a local guide, visit landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Long Bien Bridge, sneak onto Train Street for coffee as trains roar past, explore hidden alleys most travelers miss, and end with egg coffee in a quirky Old Quarter café. Expect surprises—and maybe a little splash on your jeans.
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Trang An Boat, Hoa Lu & Village Bike RideYou’ll share tea with a Vietnamese family in Tam Coc, cycle past rice fields and karst peaks, taste local dishes for lunch, float by boat through Trang An’s caves, and explore Hoa Lu’s ancient temples with a guide who brings stories to life. It’s a day full of small moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Hanoi.
Hanoi: Jeep Backstreet Tour, Train Street & Local MarketsYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s hidden alleys by vintage Jeep, watch trains thunder past on narrow streets, share lunch at a local spot your guide loves, and cross iconic bridges—all with pickup included. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi Hotel Transfer & ReturnYou get picked up at your terminal, driven to your accommodation in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, and dropped at your door without negotiating fare or waiting for a shared shuttle. The driver knows the airport layout, helps with luggage, and the price is locked in before you arrive—no surprises at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your Hanoi accommodation without arranging transport or negotiating fares—the fixed price and English-speaking driver mean you can focus on the trip ahead instead of logistics at the curb.
Hanoi: Coffee Workshop Tasting 5 Local Brews & SnacksYou’ll taste five iconic Hanoi coffees side by side—egg coffee, coconut brew, salted blend, condensed milk filter, maybe even chocolate or orange—guided by a local in a historic café. You’ll get your hands messy grinding beans and brewing each style yourself, plus enjoy Vietnamese snacks along the way. You might leave craving more than just caffeine.
Hanoi: Six Vietnamese Coffee Styles & Egg Coffee WorkshopYou'll brew and taste six distinct Vietnamese coffee styles—black, egg, white, chocolate, coconut, and salt—guided step by step by a local barista using authentic Robusta beans and traditional phin filters. You receive printed recipes, a small gift, and insider tips on where to eat and drink in Hanoi. The whole session runs 60 to 120 minutes in a small group of up to eight people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a skill you can actually use at home, not just watch someone else do it. The small group size and hands-on format mean you spend the time brewing and tasting, not standing around listening—which is what makes six different coffee styles fit into a single morning.
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Hanoi: Old Quarter Walking Tour & Temple of LiteratureYou walk Hanoi's main sights — Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison — with a private guide who adjusts the pace to your interests. Hotel pickup is included, the itinerary is flexible, and you avoid the noise of a group tour while learning the real history behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hanoi's main sights without the pace and noise of a group tour — the private guide and flexible schedule mean you move at your own speed and can linger where you're interested, which is what makes a walking tour feel like exploring instead of checking boxes.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Evening Walking Tour with Free PickupYou’ll join a relaxed evening walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide who picks you up at your hotel. Expect sensory moments: incense drifting near Ancient House, street food at the bustling night market, locals exercising by Hoan Kiem Lake. Choose optional stops like water puppets or mural art street — or just soak up city life as dusk settles in.
Hanoi Old Quarter Tour: Private walk through 36 guild streetsYou get hotel pickup, a private English-speaking local guide, and five hours moving through the Old Quarter's narrow guild streets, the French Quarter's colonial architecture, and the temples and historic houses in between. Entry to the Heritage House costs an extra dollar per person, which covers the guide's fee as well. The pace is walking-based, suitable for most fitness levels, though the streets are uneven and the heat can be intense.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Hanoi's layered history—colonial, revolutionary, and everyday—without arranging transport or a guide yourself. The five-hour window is what makes both the Old Quarter's narrow streets and the French Quarter's broader architecture possible in one morning, leaving your afternoon free.
Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student GuideYou get picked up at your Old Quarter hotel and walk through Hanoi's narrow streets with a local student guide who shares stories and street food recommendations. You'll see Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ancient House, and have the option to catch a water puppet show in the evening. Hotel drop-off included, and your booking directly supports local education.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk the Old Quarter with someone who actually lives there rather than someone delivering a rehearsed script—the student guide angle means you get genuine local knowledge and your money supports their education, which is the whole point.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour with PickupYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, try street food like bun cha and banh cuon, sip egg coffee in a hidden café, and watch daily life swirl around Hoan Kiem Lake. With hotel pickup included and no tips expected, you’ll get to focus on tastes, sounds, and small moments that stay with you long after.
Hanoi Highlights: Private Guided City Tour with Student GuidesYou’ll walk Hanoi’s tangled streets with a student guide who knows all the shortcuts—see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, touch ancient stones at Van Mieu, feel the chill of Hoa Lo Prison, and end up lakeside where locals unwind. Expect laughter, honest stories, and moments that stick with you long after.
Hanoi War Sites Tour: Ho Chi Minh, Hoa Lo Prison & B-52 WreckYou’ll walk through Hanoi’s war history with a local student guide—see Ho Chi Minh’s legacy up close, step inside Hoa Lo Prison, and stand by the B-52 wreck at Huu Tiep Lake. Try your hand at making tire sandals if you want (it’s harder than it looks). This tour leaves you with stories that linger long after you’ve left.
Hanoi: Private Museum Tour, Hoa Lo Prison & Tire Sandal WorkshopYou’ll walk through Hanoi’s big historical sites with a local guide who brings real stories to life — from Ho Chi Minh’s simple stilt house to the haunting cells of Hoa Lo Prison. Try making tire sandals if you’re up for something hands-on, or dive into powerful exhibits at the Women’s Museum. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Hanoi French Quarter Walk: Old Quarter, Ice Cream & Hoa LoYou’ll join a local student guide for a slow walk through Hanoi’s French Quarter—watching morning life by Hoan Kiem Lake, tasting classic Trang Tien ice cream, seeing St. Joseph’s Cathedral up close, and stepping quietly through Hoa Lo Prison’s somber halls. Expect small surprises and moments that linger long after you leave.
Hanoi: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Skip-the-Line TicketsYou book a timed ticket to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi and skip the entry queue with priority seating in your chosen section. The performance lasts about an hour and features wooden puppets moving across water to live traditional music, telling stories without dialogue. All fees are included, and you pick a showtime that fits your schedule—no arrangements needed beyond showing up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a unique Vietnamese art form without spending time in the entry line—the skip-the-line ticket and timed entry mean you arrive, sit down, and watch, leaving the logistics to the booking.
