Top Hanoi Archaeology Tours

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a unique way as you explore the city in a Soviet-era GAZ-69 jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.

Discover the cuisine of northern Vietnam on a food tour of Hanoi. Hop on the back of a vintage motorbike and zoom through the streets of the city in search of delicious dishes. Choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening departure and enjoy tastings of delectable street foods as well as a complimentary drink over the course of a few hours.

Learn all about Hanoi on this private, student-led walking tour of the city. You’ll visit several places, like Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Temple of Literature and National University, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Vietnam National Museum of History. Your guide will explain the history of them. Note that you can go at your own pace today, since this is a private tour for you and your party.

With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, this private half-day tour lets you explore Hanoi with a local guide. Travel from traditional pagodas to bustling markets and serene lakes, going beyond guidebooks into hidden corners. See Hanoi Old Quarter's 2,000-year history, snap photos of French colonial architecture, and experience the thrill of Train Street—a must-do when visiting Hanoi.

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most scenic provinces on this day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. You won't have to plan any of the logistics, and you can choose from multiple tours depending on which activities and attractions you want to include. Check off highlights such as Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and enjoy a boat tour in Tam Coc or Trang An.

Skip the hassle of piecing together boats and bike rentals and savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided small-group tour. Visit Hoa Lu, once Vietnam's capital, explore Mua Cave and mountain views, ride a boat through Tam Coc caves, and cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off by limousine van.

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Travelers easily pass through Vietnam without experiencing the full range of sights and sounds that make up daily life there. Enjoy a guided tour beyond Hanoi’s Old Quarter to places where you'll often be the only tourist in sight. Visit the same markets the locals frequent and stroll around old apartment blocks to get a sense of daily life in Hanoi with a local host.

Experience Hanoi’s Soul: History, Food, and Vibes! Wander UNESCO-listed Old Quarter’s ancient streets and temples, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, savor street food like pho and egg coffee, cycle to Bat Trang pottery village or cruise West Lake, and book now for a tailored adventure—foodie, cultural, or offbeat

The drive from Hanoi to the heart of the Ninh Binh Province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, can take hours. Avoid spending those hours in a cramped and uncomfortable coach with this intimate day trip. Drive the distance in an air-conditioned vehicle – private or shared with a small group, your choice. On your arrival, take in the ancient Bai Dinh temple complex, then take a boat around the grand limestone caves and scenic waterways of Trang An itself.

Spending just 1 day in Hoa Lu and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi is a great trip to explore one of the most attractive activities such as visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Enjoy an unforgettable Tam Coc Mua Cave to bring along in your memory. Highlights: • Enjoy lunch at a restaurant • Landscape with context: hear the stories of kings and capitals from your guide • Get some exercise walking through caves and up stone staircases • Take advantage of hotel transfers for a low-stress day out

Discover some of the best bites in Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a food-focused walking tour of the city. The small group size offers a more intimate experience, and your guide will take you to the spots that most tourists miss for authentic street food. See how the locals live during a visit to a local market, too.

Mat Than Mountain: Known for its stunning rock formations and panoramic views, including its unique "eye-like" hole Ban Gioc Waterfall: One of Vietnam's largest and most beautiful waterfalls, cascading over three tiers and straddling the Vietnam-China border. Tiger Cave: One of northern Vietnam's greatest caves, renowned for its intricate stalactites and stalagmites. Enjoy an adventurous activity amidst serene landscapes. Drive through picturesque passes like Wind Pass, Khau Khang Pass, Cao Bac Pass, and Tai Ho Sin Pass.

Vietnam’s people are masters of handicrafts: Nha Xa silk village, an ancient silk-weaving hamlet, lies just an hour south of Hanoi. See it for yourself on this tour, where you’ll meet local families who are masters in this trade. You’ll also get a chance to visit Bat Trang, where ceramics reign supreme—you’ll even take a pottery class to try the art for yourself.

A scenic valley known for its stilt houses and rice terraces, Mai Chau is one of Vietnam’s most photogenic landscapes. But a day trip is only practical with your own wheels or on an organized tour. This convenient small-group package has everything you need to enjoy the day: photo stops, an authentic village lunch, a village walk and a cycle ride, and round-trip transfers from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel.

The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse yourself in this ancient city’s rich culture with a private local host. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

Dating back thousands of years—and holding onto echoes of several other cultures, from French to Chinese to Buddhist—Hanoi’s complexity lies at the surface. Decipher it with an English-speaking guide, and you’ll dive deep into a world of ancient pagodas, winding streets, fascinating museums, sacred temples, and, yes, absolutely exquisite food.