Top Hanoi Sightseeing Tours - page 4

Check out Hanoi’s French Quarter with a local guide, who will point out places you wouldn’t find on your own, and tell you all sorts of stories about the region’s history. You’ll keep costs down with this small group tour, but still have an intimate experience. Ice cream, tea and/or coffee are also provided along the way to keep you energized.

Explore Ha Long Bay and have several activities planned for you on this two-day small-group cruise from Hanoi. Several meals, transport, accommodation, and more are taken care of for you, so you just need to enjoy your time cruising the bay. Try cooking class, kayaking, and more, all organized by your guide and crew.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

Experience a magical water puppet show at a traditional Vietnamese theater in Hanoi. Save time and avoid long lines with a skip-the-line ticket and priority seating. Marvel at the ancient art form of water puppetry, which features puppets performing on water, set to music, with modern special effects.

Leave behind the slow-moving buses—active travelers who want to fit a lot of adventure into a single day will love this private trip to Mua Cave and beautiful Tam Coc. With your guide, you'll enjoy hiking, biking, touring by bamboo boat, and more. You'll catch great views of Vietnam's "inland Halong Bay," try local foods, and have a driver at your beck and call.

Cruise around the dramatic karst cliffs, lush islands, and natural sea caves of UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ha Long Bay on an easy day trip. After a transfer from Hanoi (optional), set sail on a 5–6-hour cruise around the bay. Visit Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride around Luon Cave, and cool off with a swim at Ti Top Island. Includes a tasty Vietnamese seafood lunch.

Lan Ha Bay, which has been for years under the management of Cat Ba National Park, is in fact a part of the complex that includes Halong Bay. With an area of more than 70,000 ha, the bay itself possesses hundreds of breathtaking islets and charming beaches, creating a stunning scene equal to its neighbor's but in some way more isolated and untouched. Therefore, Lan Ha Bay is now an ideal destination for those who want to spend their vacation in a tranquil and peaceful place.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Learn about northern Vietnamese history and rural life on a full-day tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi. See the Hoa Lu temples in the ancient capital of Vietnam, then go to Tam Coc for a sampan ride on a slow-moving river with a landscape of karst formations and caves. Finish up with a bike ride through rural villages. Includes buffet lunch, transportation and guide, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter of 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.

It takes a local to navigate the Old Quarter’s warren of back streets and identify the best street food. On this walking tour, your foodie guide will introduce you to at least seven separate Vietnamese dishes and drinks—from egg coffee and “banh mi” sandwiches through to fresh beer and noodle soup—as they explain Hanoi’s food culture and ingredients. They’ll even collect you from your 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.

See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a half-day tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam’s history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers for a more personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.

Kick off your Hanoi stay with a half-day motorbike tour of the city. Sit bak and relax as local drivers transport you through the main streets and back alleys of this Vietnamese destination. Cruise past iconic landmarks, sample local cuisine and choose from one of three tour options to meet your interests and needs. This is the perfect way to get acclimated to the city and begin to explore with the wind in your hair!

Get an overview of Halong Bay on this 3-day cruise from Hanoi with hotel pickup included. Depending on how much time you have, you can choose from 2 to 4-day tours and upgrade for more luxurious accommodations. Most of your meals are included on specific days, as are your transfers, so you won't have to worry about planning any logistics and can truly relax.

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda to see hundreds of Buddhist statues and take a sampan boat trip along Trang An River on this tour. Your boat will be steered by local people, so you can relax and enjoy stunning scenery including rising limestone cliffs, water caves, and more. Included hotel pickup and drop-off make, plus lunch at a local restaurant, make this a convenient day trip from Hanoi.

Enjoy the flexibility of choosing exactly what you want to do in Ninh Binh with these shared tours from Hanoi. All tours include a visit to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu to see its remaining temples, and a combination of other activities such as a traditional boat ride at Tam Coc, a hike to the Mua caves, and a cycling excursion.

The best way to explore Hanoi is on foot, and a private guide helps you navigate the city like a local. Cover Hanoi's major highlights and learn about its culture from your guide. You'll get personalized attention and can ask your guide as many questions as you like. Check off attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the famous train street.

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.

Hanoi’s essential sights are spread out. Skip the rideshare angst and relax on this private door-to-door tour with a Vietnamese lunch. All options visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays), the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays), and Dong Xuan Market. Customize your day with an additional stop: the Temple of Literature, Bat Trang Ceramic Village, or Hanoi Train Street.

Experience the stunning beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. Hop aboard a traditional wooden boat and cruise past limestone peaks and through stunning caves over the course of the day. Enjoy a delicious lunch of Vietnamese cuisine on board and admire the panoramic views of the area as you sail by. This tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Taste your way through Hanoi on a 4.5-hour, evening street food tour by motorbike that includes tastings of local foods, street barbecue, and Hanoi-style sweets. This 4.5-hour evening tour is the chance to explore the vibrant city like a local, and discover the city’s distinctive flavors, with round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life.

With just one day to explore Hanoi, a private tour means you can take in the sights at your own pace. Visit landmarks including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and One Pillar pagoda; enjoy views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple; tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant; then ride in a rickshaw around the atmospheric Old Quarter.