Top Hanoi Sightseeing Tours

Unlock Vietnam's rich history in its capital and cultural center. Discover Hanoi's most popular sights during this Half-Day Private Tour. Explore Hanoi's rich architecture and culture on a Private Tour Half Day that fits all of the highlights. Our Half-Day Private Tour is perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city because it covers the most famous sites. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, you don't have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide. See temples, markets, narrow streets, and religious sites on a half-day tour of Hanoi. Learn about France's influence in Hanoi by visiting the French Quarter and Opera House. Relax between each site during transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and eye witness Hanoi Train Street a very interesting thing and it is a highlight of the trip.

Discover Hanoi’s signature sights in just a day, with an experienced local guide and onboard Wi-Fi too. There’s no need to risk life and limb on scooters: your shuttle bus collects and drops at Old Quarter hotels. See the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and so much more, with entrance tickets and a delicious local lunch included.

With this trip, you will not only visit the most famous places in Hanoi, but you will also visit the hidden gems - places associated with the lives of local people. Visit historic landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Walk through the lively Old Quarter, enjoy authentic local food, and experience the charm of Hoan Kiem Lake. With expert guides and rich cultural insights, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, tradition, and modern life. Book now for an unforgettable Hanoi adventure!

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.

Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This half-day private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.

Hanoi packs over 1,000 years of layered history into a compact city center—an 11th-century Confucian university, a French colonial quarter, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, and the Old Quarter's medieval trade-guild streets. This private half-day tour links them in a customizable sequence with hotel pickup, plus stops at Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, Train Street, and the French Quarter's Hoan Kiem Lake area.

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.

Explore the best of Hanoi by vintage Jeep, from famous landmarks to hidden gems. After hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, visit Train Street, pass St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Imperial Citadel, the military and government districts, then escape to peaceful Banana Island to meet a local family, enjoy fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese tea. Continue to an ancient pagoda, admire the beauty of West Lake, visit the historic B-52 Lake, and finish your adventure with authentic Vietnamese cuisine and traditional egg coffee (4-Hour Tour). This unique experience offers the perfect mix of history, culture, local life, and delicious food.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

Water puppetry is one of Hanoi's signature cultural experiences, but its shows are popular, and seats fill quickly. Secure your spot by booking tickets to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater ahead of your visit, where puppeteers work waist-deep behind a water stage to bring the folk art to life. Take in the performance's music, lighting, and puppetry, a tradition rooted in Vietnam's wet-rice farming villages.

The UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ha Long Bay is a popular cruise destination, but if you want to do more than just sit on a boat and gaze at the views, join this active day tour. Get the chance to kayak through caves, swim at quiet beaches, or even hike to the summit of Titop Island. Refuel with a Vietnamese set-menu lunch and end the cruise with a sunset party.

Explore Ninh Binh by car, boat, motorbike and on foot on this small group guided day tour. Enjoy a boat ride through the stunning limestone karst landscape of Tam Coc. After lunch at a local home-restaurant, ride on the back of a motorcycle through the countryside to Mua Caves, where you can hike to the top, and Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Afterwards, explore the Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Hanoi.

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.

Travelers who love the outdoors will enjoy this two-day hiking tour in the Sapa area from Hanoi. Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam: terraced fields, mountains, and small villages. Spend the night in a bungalow in a hill tribe village, Ta Van, where you can learn more about rural Vietnamese life and culture.

Experience the attractions and landscapes of Ninh Binh your way, away from the crowds, on this private tour from Hanoi. Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi with a Private Guide and Car • All entrance fees, boat ride, and bicycle included • Complimentary Vietnamese restaurant lunch arranged for you • Customize your experience to suit your needs with this private tour Please click the booking button. We have several other options for you to choose from, such as your preferred itinerary or time.

Come ready to party on this fun-filled Halong Bay boat tour. Departing Hanoi's Old Quarter early, you’ll get a full day out on the water amongst the thousands of islands that dot the sea in this unique landscape. Enjoy kayaking and swimming at the beach, and see panoramic views from Titop Island. Local seafood lunch is fuel for a gentle trek on Titop Island, plus you can explore a massive limestone cave.

Many travelers take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay but if you don’t have the time or the budget for that,enjoy cruising the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape in one day. Opt for a transfer from Hanoi or start in Ha Long Bay. The 5-star ship is equipped with restaurants, a sundeck, and a Jacuzzi. Enjoy kayaking and caving, and refuel with a tasty buffet lunch.

Active travelers who want to experience one of Vietnam’s finest trekking areas in just two days will love this well-planned tour from Hanoi. Spend two days hiking through local villages and past scenic terraced rice fields in the mountainous area. Avoid the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide, from whom you can learn more about Sapa.

Discover Ninh Binh on a private, flexible day tour from Hanoi, designed around your interests rather than a fixed itinerary. Choose from popular combinations including Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or customize your route to create the experience you want. Unlike standard tours, you have more privacy, flexibility and control over your day. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle, enjoy a relaxed pace, and spend more time at the places you prefer. You can also choose the service level that suits you — from private car and driver to a full package with a private English-speaking guide and Vietnamese lunch. For travelers who prefer nature and outdoor experiences, our Nature & Relaxation option combines Mua Cave, countryside cycling, a refreshing swim at a local homestay, lunch and a Tam Coc boat trip. Whether you want culture, spectacular landscapes, outdoor activities or a relaxed day away from Hanoi, this tour lets you experience Ninh Binh your way.

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.

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.

Enjoy a day full of sightseeing and activities without the vacation-planning overwhelm with this cruise along Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Leave all the planning and logistics to the onboard team as you spend the day relaxing and engaging with local culture. Enjoy lunch, exploring hidden grottos and pools, and a Vietnamese cookery demonstration. Perfect for travelers looking to break up their vacation with something a little more leisurely.