Things to do in Hanoi
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Hanoi Street Food Tour by Motorbike: 4-5 dishes, Train StreetA half-day private motorbike food tour in Hanoi where you ride your own comfortable Honda scooter through the Old Quarter and around West Lake, stopping at five street food stalls and two dessert spots, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The tour includes helmet, rain poncho and bottled water. Children from age 1 are welcome; vegetarian and vegan options available on request.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the route and timing to yourself, or the small group option to share the cost and ride alongside other travelers. The private tour with beer and live music adds a social element at Train Street Cafe if you want the food experience plus an evening atmosphere.
Hanoi: Scooter Food Tour with Train Street & Local MarketsYou’ll ride pillion through Hanoi’s buzzing streets on a scooter with a local guide, stopping at landmarks like Long Bien Bridge and Dong Xuan Market before tasting street food classics. Expect laughter over egg coffee by West Lake and stories only locals share—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Hanoi pulse around you.
Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise, Caves & Kayaking with BuffetYou’ll ride out from Hanoi to Halong Bay with a local guide who knows every shortcut (and snack stop). Drift between limestone towers on a luxury cruise, paddle your kayak into hidden caves, and pile your plate high at the Vietnamese buffet lunch—all included before sunset snacks on deck send you home salty and smiling.
Hanoi: Night Jeep Street Food Tour, Train Street & Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride an open-air jeep through Hanoi’s buzzing streets at night, tasting bun cha near the Opera House and sampling pho cuon on Ngu Xa Street. With a local guide leading you to hidden food stops and Train Street’s famous egg coffee spot, you’ll get swept up in Hanoi’s nighttime energy — laughter, flavors, even a little rain if you’re lucky.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour with TastingsYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a local guide, tasting up to 10 different street foods — from crispy baguettes to steaming noodle soup. Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with locals on tiny stools, hear stories behind each dish, and soak up the city’s unique energy. It’s more than lunch or dinner; it’s a slice of everyday life you won’t forget soon.
Ninh Binh & Trang An: Cycling, Pagoda & Boat Tour with LunchYou’ll pedal through Ninh Binh’s green fields and villages, share tea with a local family, climb stone steps to peaceful Bich Dong Pagoda, then glide by boat beneath Trang An’s limestone caves and riverside temples—with lunch included along the way. It’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in Hanoi.
Sapa & Fansipan: Cable Car, Village Trek & Cooking Class TourYou’ll wake up in Sapa’s mountain mist after an overnight bus from Hanoi, ride the Fansipan cable car above clouds, trek through H’mong and Red Dao villages with a local guide, learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls at your homestay in Ta Van, and share meals with new friends before heading back to Hanoi feeling changed in some small way.
Ban Gioc Waterfall tour from Hanoi: Cave, pagoda, valleyA tour from Hanoi to Cao Bang that visits Ban Gioc Waterfall, an untouched cave with 500-million-year-old fossils, Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda overlooking the border, and traditional craft villages. The tour runs one to three days with a local English-speaking guide, motorbike transport, hotel pickup in Hanoi, all entry tickets and meals included. Choose between shared bus options with cabin accommodation or a private van tour.Is it for me?Book the one-day option if you're based in Hanoi and want to see the cave and waterfall without staying overnight; choose a two- or three-day tour if you want time to explore the villages and valleys without the rush back to the city the same evening.
Hanoi: Night Jeep Food Tour & Train Street with Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride through Hanoi by open-air jeep with a local guide, taste Bun Cha at a spot even Obama visited, try different versions of Pho in hidden alleys, and sip egg coffee while waiting for the train to pass just meters away. Expect laughter, city lights, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Private Street Food Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll follow a local guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sampling steaming pho for breakfast, tearing into crunchy banh mi sandwiches, and pausing for strong Vietnamese coffee above the city streets. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and new flavors you’ll crave long after — it’s not just a food tour; it’s Hanoi in every bite.
Hanoi Train Street: Walking Tour, Egg Coffee & Old Quarter PickupYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, ducking into hidden alleys and bustling markets before settling in at Train Street for an egg coffee as trains roar past just feet away. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left the city.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Trang An Boat RideYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel before dawn, driven to Hoa Lu's ancient temples, climb to Am Tien Cave for the lake panorama, eat lunch locally, then spend three hours on a sampan boat threading through Trang An's limestone caves and waterways. Hotel return by 7pm, with all entry fees and a professional guide included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi without a car who want to see the region's main sights in one day without arranging transport or timing themselves. Expect a full day out — the early 7:30am pickup and 7pm return is what fits all four stops and the boat ride into a single departure.
Hanoi Egg Coffee Making Class: Make Your OwnA hands-on egg coffee making class in Hanoi where you learn to prepare and whisk the drink step by step, make your own cup, and enjoy it with classmates over a fresh spring roll. The guide speaks English and teaches you how to choose quality coffee to suit your taste. The class runs about an hour and includes the spring roll and a drink of your choice.Is it for me?If you're new to Hanoi or have a free afternoon and no car, this class starts at a fixed location with no transport to arrange—you arrive, make the coffee, and leave with the skill and a full stomach. The guide teaches you how to pick coffee you'll actually want to drink, so you can make it again once you're home.
Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour: Women-Led, Bonsai & CitadelYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s countryside in an open jeep led by local women guides, meet families shaping bonsai trees, taste fresh sugarcane juice at a bustling market, explore ancient Co Loa Citadel’s winding walls, and finish with real Vietnamese egg coffee in a local café. It’s not polished or staged—you just end up feeling like you’ve seen something real.
Halong & Bai Tu Long: Day Cruise, Fishing Village & KayakYou’ll travel from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay by limousine, then drift past quiet limestone islands on a small-group cruise. Paddle through Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat, eat fresh seafood for lunch, and wander Thien Canh Son Cave’s cool chambers before sunset tea on deck. It’s peaceful in ways you don’t expect until you’re there.
Hanoi City Tour Half Day: Private or Group with 5 LandmarksA half-day Hanoi city tour with a live guide covering the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi Opera House and Old Quarter, plus egg coffee at a local shop on the train track. Hotel pickup, entrance tickets, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; choose between a private tour or a group departure, and add a guide in Spanish, Italian, French or another language for a surcharge.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want to linger at any of the five sites without keeping a group waiting; choose the group tour if you prefer a fixed schedule and the company of other travelers. Either way, the fixed itinerary means you're not deciding which landmarks matter or how to string them together—the route holds the whole morning together.
Hanoi: Motorbike City Tour with Women Guides & Local LunchYou’ll ride through Hanoi by motorbike with local women guides, crossing Long Bien Bridge for river views before exploring hidden farm islands and lively markets. Taste bun cha and egg coffee at a tucked-away eatery, squeeze through railway alleys where daily life unfolds right beside your wheels, and let Hanoi surprise you beyond its busy streets.
Hanoi & Halong Bay: City Tour, Pagodas & Cruise with LunchYou’ll walk through Hanoi’s oldest pagodas with a local guide, taste real street food flavors at lunch, then wake up early for a cruise through Halong Bay’s limestone islands—passing floating villages and stepping inside Thien Cung cave. Expect small surprises: laughter with locals, incense drifting in temple gardens, and those moments when Vietnam just feels close.
Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport: Private Transfer with Local DriverYou’ll get picked up from your Hanoi hotel by a local driver who helps with your luggage and makes sure you’re comfortable for the 40-minute ride to Noi Bai Airport. Enjoy a relaxed drive past city streets and countryside, plus flexible timing if your flight’s delayed. It’s more than just a transfer — it’s a gentle send-off from Hanoi.
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Temples, Tam Coc Boat & Bike Day TripYou’ll wander ancient Hoa Lu temples with a local guide sharing royal legends, float by sampan through Tam Coc’s quiet caves, and pedal past rice paddies alive with village life. Taste real northern Vietnamese dishes at lunch—and feel what slow countryside hours can do for you.
