Things to do in Hanoi
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Halong Bay Cruise: 2D1N Swim, Kayak & Hanoi Pickup OptionsYou’ll glide through Halong Bay’s limestone islands, paddle hidden lagoons by kayak, swim at Titop Island, and spend a night in your own private cabin with ocean views. With hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter and all meals included, you’ll wake early for Tai Chi on deck before cruising back—leaving you with that salt-air feeling long after you’re home.
Ha Long Bay Day Tour from Hanoi with Kayaking & LunchYou’ll cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, kayak through Luon Cave, climb Titov Island for sweeping views, visit a pearl farm workshop, and share lunch onboard while meeting travelers from everywhere. Expect laughter, new tastes, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Hanoi.
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: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat & PagodaYou get picked up from your hotel, visit the ancient temples and capital site of Hoa Lu with historical context from your guide, spend a couple of hours on a rowboat through the Trang An limestone landscape, and stop at a pagoda before returning. Lunch and all entry fees are covered, so you only need to show up and let the day happen.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ninh Binh's main historical and natural sites in one day without arranging your own transport or worrying about entrance fees and timing—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, and the small-group format means you're not herded through in a rush.
Hanoi Full Day Tour: Train Street, Incense Village & 5 LandmarksA full-day guided tour of Hanoi covering five key landmarks—Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Train Street—plus a morning visit to an incense-making village where you watch artisans work. Lunch with Hanoi specialties (pho, spring rolls, fried rice, sticky rice ice cream) and egg coffee are included; hotel pickup and drop-off within or near the Old Quarter are part of the booking. Choose between a private tour or a small group option.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want to move at your own pace and skip the group schedule; choose the small-group option if you're traveling solo or want to meet other travelers and split the cost. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not stopping to plan lunch or negotiate prices—the day is mapped out and the guide handles the transitions.
2-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi: Kayak and cave exploreA 2-day cruise through Halong Bay departing from Hanoi, with overnight accommodation on the Fantasea boat, guided kayaking into Fairy Lake Cave, visits to Surprise Cave and Titop Island, and all meals included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi are arranged; an English-speaking guide leads the activities onboard.Is it for me?Choose this overnight cruise if you're arriving in Hanoi and want two full days exploring Halong Bay instead of a rushed day trip—you'll sleep on the boat and wake already in the bay, giving you a complete day for kayaking and swimming.
Hanoi: Michelin Street Food Walking Tour & Egg CoffeeYou’ll wander Hanoi’s buzzing streets with a local guide, sampling legendary chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, smoky bún chả at Michelin-nominated spots, then finish with creamy egg coffee overlooking Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Expect laughter over language slips and new flavors that linger long after you leave.
Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside & Train StreetA half-day Hanoi jeep tour combines Red River countryside and city backstreets in a single outing, with pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and lunch included. You ride in a Vietnam Army Jeep with an English-speaking guide, cross Long Bien bridge to island farms, visit a local family home, explore West Lake villages, pass B52 Victory Museum and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, navigate the Old Quarter on foot, and watch trains pass at train street from a trackside café.Is it for me?Book the Small Group option if you want to keep the jeep under a smaller headcount year-round; choose Best Of Winter or Best Of Summer if you prefer to travel during the season that suits your schedule. Tip and gratuity for the guide and driver are optional at checkout on all options.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lư, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Full DayThis full-day guided tour from Hanoi covers three landmarks in Ninh Binh province: the ancient capital of Hoa Lư (where you cycle through village life), a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through the cave system and paddy fields of Tam Coc, and a climb to the top of Mua Cave for views back across the landscape. Hotel pickup, buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes, an English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees are included; the day runs 9 hours door to door.Is it for me?The 9-hour commitment means you leave early and return by evening, so a full day of sightseeing fits inside a single calendar day without eating into a second one. The fixed itinerary—pickup, three sites, lunch, return—removes the work of building the day yourself, which matters if you're new to the region or traveling solo.
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: Knife-Making Class with Female Blacksmith in Da SyYou design and forge your own knife under the guidance of a master artisan with 44 years of experience, using traditional hammering, heating, and shaping techniques. The class includes a rare tar-based sharpening method passed down through her family, and you take home the finished blade. All tools and safety gear are provided at the workshop in Da Sy village, just outside Hanoi.Is it for me?This class is for anyone who wants to learn a real craft and leave with something they made themselves, not a class for people who want to watch someone else work. The hands-on pace and the heat of the forge mean you're active the whole time, which is what makes the knife feel like yours when you walk out.
Hanoi: Street Food & Market Tour with Train Street & DinnerYou move through Dong Xuan Market and the Old Quarter's hidden alleys with a former chef guide, eating at family-run spots and street vendors. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and all drinks are included, with the tour adjusted to what interests you. You end the day on Train Street with a drink before heading to a restaurant for a final meal. Everything — food, beverages, and the guide — is included in one price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Hanoi actually cooks for itself, not what's on a tourist menu, and you'd rather have a guide who knows the city's food history than figure it out alone. The private format and included meals mean you're not stopping to negotiate prices or hunting for lunch — you're just eating and learning.
Hanoi Tea Workshop: Learn 3 Signature Teas & Traditional BrewingA hands-on tea and coffee workshop in Hanoi where you learn traditional brewing techniques from a Cultural Storyteller in a quiet garden villa. You craft three signature Vietnamese teas—Daily Tea, Lotus Tea, and Fusion Tea—then brew three iconic Hanoi coffees, tasting each one while discovering the cultural stories and rituals that shape Vietnamese daily life. The workshop runs 2.5 hours and includes a welcome herbal drink, guided tastings, and a tasting of homemade Vietnamese fruit liqueurs. Certificates are available on request, and you receive a PDF guide for brewing lotus tea at home.Is it for me?Choose the 3 Teas option if you want to focus on Vietnamese tea culture and the stories behind each cup; pick the full 3 Teas, 3 Coffees & 3 Liqueurs experience if you're curious about how Hanoi's entire beverage culture—tea, coffee, and homemade liqueurs—fits together. The Lotus Tea Ceremony stands alone if you want to go deep on a single tea and its ritual.
3-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Balcony Cabin, Kayak, CavesYou’ll drift between Halong and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone peaks, kayak into quiet coves, try your hand at Vietnamese cooking with locals guiding you, and relax each night in a private balcony cabin. Expect laughter over shared meals, sunrise Tai Chi if you’re up early enough, and small moments of calm you might not have planned for.Is it for me?Everything flows seamlessly from caves and kayaking to village cycling and cooking classes—one itinerary handles all the logistics so you experience Ha Long Bay's full range without coordinating transport or activities yourself.
Lan Ha Bay: Full Day Boat Tour with Kayak & Cooking ClassYou’ll travel from Hanoi or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay by bus and speedboat, kayak through silent caves, swim off white beaches, visit a floating village, then roll your own spring rolls as the sun sets over limestone peaks. It’s a day you’ll remember for its small moments—like laughter with locals or salt drying on your skin.
Hanoi Bicycle Tour: Long Bien Bridge & Local Life Half DayA half-day bicycle tour of Hanoi with hotel pickup, professional guide, and lunch included. You ride across the 1902 Long Bien Bridge, through Red River Island's farms, past the Hanoi Flag Tower and Opera House, along the century-old Reunification train track where locals live steps away, and stop at a local family's home in Ngoc Ha Flower Village to learn about their life and Hanoi's history. The guide translates conversations and the tour ends with egg coffee before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers who want to see Hanoi beyond the main tourist sites and aren't looking to rush through a packed itinerary—the pace is set by the group, and the stops at a local family's home and the farms give you time to actually talk and listen instead of just passing through.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua CaveYou leave Hanoi in the morning, explore the temples and history of Hoa Lu with a guide, take a boat through the Trang An caves and limestone peaks, climb five hundred steps up Mua Mountain for a panoramic valley view, and eat lunch at a local restaurant — all with pickup, drop-off, entrance fees and water included. The full day out means you see three distinct sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi without a car who want to see the limestone landscape and history in one day without arranging transport or tickets. The full day out — around ten hours — is what lets you fit three separate sites and still have time to linger at the Mua summit view.
Hanoi: Cooking Class & Market Tour with LunchYou get picked up from your hotel, tour a working Hanoi market with a local guide, then spend a few hours in a cooking class learning to make four traditional Vietnamese dishes from a professional chef. Lunch or dinner is included, along with drinks and fruit, and you eat what you've made before heading back to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how to cook Vietnamese food properly and understand where the ingredients come from, without spending a full day or arranging your own transport — the market tour and hotel pickup handle both of those for you.
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Boat Ride & Mua CaveA full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh's main sites, departing early morning and returning by evening, with a maximum of 9 travelers per group. You visit Hoa Lu (Vietnam's 10th-century capital), take a bamboo boat ride through either Tam Coc or Trang An (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and hike Mua Mountain to its summit for panoramic views of limestone peaks and rice paddies. The tour includes hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter, an English-speaking guide, all sightseeing tickets, Vietnamese lunch, and bottled water; drinks at lunch are your choice.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Ninh Binh's main sites in a single day without arranging transport or tickets yourself—the small group size (maximum 9 travelers) and fixed itinerary mean you move through Hoa Lu, the boat ride, and Mua Cave without gaps or decisions left to make.
