Things to do in Hanoi
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Hanoi: Dusk Street Food Tour & 15+ Tastings, Michelin StopsYou’ll wander Hanoi’s lively dusk streets with a local foodie guide, tasting everything from fresh banh mi to wok-fried eel cake at family-run stalls and Michelin-listed kitchens. Expect laughter over bia hoi beer, surprises with every bite (15+ tastings!), and end your evening under cathedral lights with dessert in hand—a real taste of Hanoi after dark.
Hanoi: Vespa Countryside Ride with Female Ao Dai DriversYou’ll ride behind a local female Ao Dai rider on a classic Vespa from Hanoi into wide-open rice fields and quiet villages. Taste green rice, visit Co Loa Citadel’s ancient walls, share stories over lunch, and catch those small moments—like laughter or wind in your hair—that stay with you long after heading back to the city.
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 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.
Halong Bay & Lan Ha: 3-Day Luxury Cruise with Cat Ba BikingYou’ll kayak through peaceful corners of Lan Ha Bay, bike muddy trails on Cat Ba Island past waving villagers, and wake up to Tai Chi among misty limestone peaks—all on a luxury Halong Bay cruise with full meals, transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter, and a local guide who makes every moment feel personal.
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave & Bich Dong with LimousineYou cycle through rural villages and rice fields in the morning, lunch at a local restaurant, then drift by sampan through three limestone caves in the afternoon before hiking to the top of Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the valley. Luxury limousine pickup and drop-off from your Hanoi hotel bookend the day, and the group stays under eight people, so it never feels rushed or crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Ninh Binh in one day without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing — the limousine and fixed schedule handle all three, and the small group size means you're never herded through the main tourist spots.
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Viet Hai Village & Cooking ClassYou’ll drift through Lan Ha Bay’s emerald waters by traditional boat, kayak beneath limestone cliffs, bike through quiet Viet Hai village, and join a cooking class for Vietnamese spring rolls. With small group vibes and pickup from Hanoi included, you’ll have time for swimming, local meals onboard, and maybe even a bit of karaoke under the stars if you’re feeling brave.
Hanoi Cooking Class: Cook 2–5 Vietnamese Dishes in a Garden VillaA hands-on cooking class in Hanoi where you select and prepare 2 signature Vietnamese dishes in a join-in session, or 5 dishes if you book private. The class takes place in a hidden garden villa with air-conditioned comfort, includes all ingredients and tools, and ends with a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony where a cultural storyteller explains the meaning behind each dish and tea. Every booking supports community programs: monthly charity meals for cancer patients, educational initiatives for disadvantaged children, and employment for ethnic minority women.Is it for me?Book the join-in session if you want to cook alongside other travelers and keep the cost lower; choose private if your group wants to prepare more dishes, get personalized attention, and have the transfer arranged. Both options support the same community programs and include the full meal and tea ceremony.
Ha Long Bay: Emeraude Cruise 2-Day Tour with Cave & IslandYou’ll float through Ha Long Bay’s limestone maze on an overnight cruise—swim or hike Ti Top Island, taste local food on deck at sunset, kayak near floating villages, and wander through Sung Sot Cave’s echoing halls. With all meals included and a local guide leading the way, it’s a trip that lingers long after you’re back on shore.
Halong Bay: Day Cruise, Thien Cung Cave & Kayak with LunchYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s limestone islands by Dragonfly Cruise, paddle a kayak or relax on a bamboo boat, wander beneath wild formations in Thien Cung Cave with your guide’s stories echoing around you, and share a fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian options too). Expect small surprises—a sudden silence on the water or a joke lost in translation—that’ll stick with you long after you’re back in Hanoi.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Tasting Tour & Family EateriesYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste generations-old recipes at family-run eateries, sip strong egg coffee, and learn why locals eat with their hands or share tables with strangers. Every stop feels personal — you’ll leave full but also kind of wishing you could stay for dinner again tomorrow.
Hanoi Bicycle Tour: City & Countryside with Train StreetA half-day bicycle tour of Hanoi combining Old Quarter backstreets, Red River Island farmland and the Reunification Train Street, with a live English-speaking guide, mountain bike and all entrance fees included. You ride through local markets, stop at working farms to meet residents, visit the Long Bien Bridge built in 1902, and finish with lunch and egg coffee at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?The pace is steady cycling on flat terrain through backstreets and quiet paths rather than main roads, so it suits riders of any fitness level who want to see how Hanoi actually works without a strenuous ride. If you want to sit in a vehicle and be driven past landmarks, this is not the tour for you; if you want to move through the city at the speed of a bicycle and stop to talk with people, this one does that.
Banh Mi Baking & Egg Coffee Class in HanoiA hands-on banh mi baking and Vietnamese coffee class in Hanoi where you knead dough, pickle vegetables, prepare fillings, and brew egg coffee in a local home kitchen with a professional English-speaking chef. Small groups mean real interaction and plenty of time at each step. All ingredients, equipment, homemade wine tasting, and a digital recipe booklet are included; the class runs four hours and ends with a meal of your own creations.Is it for me?Choose the join-in option if you want to meet other travelers and share the meal at the end; book private if you prefer the class and kitchen to yourselves, with the same four hours and all inclusions either way.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip: Boat and hike at Trang An or Tam CocA full-day private tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines a bamboo boat ride through karst caves, a cycling loop around Hoa Lu temples, a buffet lunch of local dishes, and an optional hike up Mua Cave. You pick either Trang An (six caves, two hours fifteen minutes) or Tam Coc (three caves, one hour forty-five minutes) and decide whether to climb the 500 steps to the cave overlook. Hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter is included, with return around 7 p.m.Is it for me?You shape the day around your energy—choose which boat route and hike suit you, with no group pace to match.
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Caves & Island Tour w/ PickupYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s limestone maze, kayak into silent caves, swim off Titop Island’s beach, and share sunset drinks on deck with new friends. With hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, all meals included (seriously good seafood), private cabin overnight—and a guide who actually makes you laugh—it’s more than just sightseeing; it feels like a story you’ll tell later.
Ninh Binh Private Tour from Hanoi: Tam Coc & Hoa LuThis is a private full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, departing from the Old Quarter and visiting the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, the ancient capital Hoa Lu, and the river landscape of Tam Coc. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, lunch, all entrance fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle; you travel with a private driver rather than in a shared group. The route runs roughly 10.5 hours from morning pickup to evening return.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Hanoi's Old Quarter or nearby and don't have a car — the private pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport to Ninh Binh yourself, and the fixed schedule keeps two major sites inside a single afternoon without you building the day piece by piece.
Sapa 3 Days & 2 Nights Trekking from Hanoi & Cat Cat VillageYou get picked up from Hanoi's Old Quarter, ride five hours to Sapa, trek through Cat Cat Village and rice terraces over two days with a local guide, stay two nights in a hotel, and return to Hanoi by bus on day three. Meals, transport, water, and guide are included; you bring warm clothes and trekking shoes because the altitude and weather shift fast.Is it for me?Book this if you want to trek Sapa's villages and rice terraces without arranging your own transport from Hanoi or managing hotel bookings — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle both, leaving you to focus on the walking and the landscape.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Local BitesYou’ll follow a local guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tasting pillow cake, shrimp cakes, bánh mì sandwiches, and sipping egg coffee in hidden corners. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and quiet moments in busy markets — this day trip is all about flavor and feeling your way into Hanoi life.
Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi: Cruise & Cave ExplorationYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel early morning, driven to Halong Bay, and spend the afternoon on a traditional wooden junk exploring limestone caves and hidden islands with lunch included. The boat does the heavy lifting while you watch the scenery change, and you're back in the city by evening without arranging transport or entry fees yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Hanoi without a rental car who want to see Halong Bay's main attractions in one day without arranging transport or entry themselves. The 3.5-hour drive each way is part of what makes fitting the caves, islands, and lunch into a single day possible.
Mai Chau & Pu Luong: Trekking, Cave & Waterfall 2-4 DaysYou drive north from Hanoi into two nature reserves over 2, 3, or 4 days, trekking through forests, floating on bamboo down rivers, exploring caves, and staying in private rooms in villages. The package covers transport, all entry fees, meals, and a guide, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to walk and climb.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to leave Hanoi and spend a few days walking, caving, and staying in villages without arranging transport, bookings, or which sites to visit — the itinerary and logistics are locked in, so you just show up and move through the landscape with a guide and a group.
