The 15 Best Hanoi Tours & Experiences

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s major sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Explore Hanoi by vintage army jeep, from backstreets and Train Street to Long Bien Bridge, with local food, drinks, and history.

“Finn was our guide, she was really knowledgeable and personable. We had an amazing time with her and Anh Cung the driver. We highly recommend this tour. Great food and learning about the culture. Give overall experience with Finn along with Anh Cung 6 stars!!”

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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

2.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79

Review of the 11-hour Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, lunch, and small-group transfers.

“Phong was absolutely incredible guide. He makes a full day trip to Ninh Binh amazing - we biked to a pagoda, boat ride, mountain climb, lunch, rice fields - more than we expected.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

3.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41

A practical review of Hanoi’s Ha Long Bay day cruise, covering caves, kayaking, swimming, lunch, transport, guides, and value at $41.

“My partner and I had a great time! Our guide, Sunny was amazing! He gave us lots of informations about the Vietnamese culture, which we loved. The cruise was really fun! The view is amazing and all the activities were really cool. The only thing which wasn’t as amazing was the food on the cruise… But other than that, I would highly recommend it! Thank you, Sunny!”

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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets

4.Water Puppet Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,029 reviews · 50 min · from $7Best value

Review of Hanoi’s traditional 50-minute water puppet show, with ticket tips, seat advice, audio guide details, pricing, and practical planning help.

“Very clever in the way it’s performed. A worth while visit while here !!”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

5.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55

See Hanoi by vintage motorbike, tasting northern Vietnamese food, visiting Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and local backstreets for $55.

“Louis was our tour guide and him and his team were great! The tour was super informative and we got to learn new things about Vietnam that we did not know before! Thank you Louis!!”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

6.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Taste Hanoi classics, sip egg coffee, stroll the Old Quarter, and watch a train pass inches away on this flexible four-hour food tour.

“This tour was awesome! Food was delicious and our guide Lee was so knowledgeable and taught us so much about the culture and history of Vietnam. Definitely book this!”

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Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

7.Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,147 reviews · from $39

Learn Vietnamese cooking at Rose Kitchen with a market tour, local guides, hotel transfers, a full meal, and meaningful community support.

“One of my favorite things we did in Hanoi. Special thanks to Aroma for an amazing and engaging class! So glad we got to learn more about Vietnamese food and culture! Highly recommend!!”

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5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

8.5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,890 reviews · from $35

Cook five Hanoi classics, shop a local market, and enjoy your meal with rice vodka in this hands-on Old Quarter class.

“This was so much fun. There was a family of four that were great that joined my hubby and I. Vy was our tour guide. She was absolutely amazing. She took us to a couple of spots to buy fresh ingredients. Then she took us back to her shop aRead more”

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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

9.Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,682 reviews · from $28

Taste Hanoi’s best street food with a local guide, from noodle soup to pancakes, while learning Old Quarter history and food customs.

“Everything was perfect Food was really tasty and we spent really good time with the guide Rik, who was also telling stories not only about food but also about Hanoi I’ll totally recommend this experience and the guide”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

10.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33

Review of a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, Tam Coc by boat, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical costs.

“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”

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Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

11.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56

Amanda Cruise explores Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with caves, kayaking, meals, transfers, and overnight cabins, but ship quality can vary.

“We have marked this down one star as the company emailed us with one day's notice to say they were changing our boat to the Hera Grand. The reason being that the one that had previously been confirmed to us was then allocated to a larger group that had come in. That may be good business for them, but isn't customer friendly for people who have booked so far in advance. Other than that, we still enjoyed the trip. The cabin was very nice and the food was excellent. All staff were efficient, friendly and approachable. One big drawback was the lack of internet, even though it is advertised as…”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

12.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Review of Hanoi’s Ninh Binh day tour with Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, lunch, and limousine transport.

“Ryan was fantastic. Funny, good as guide and also very careful. He explain so good the site of the tour. You will be lucky if you will meet him as your guide one day!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

13.Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,212 reviews · from $89

Review of the Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, with Mua Cave, Tam Coc, scooter rides, local lunch, Hoa Lu, and Bich Dong Pagoda.

“Dustin was great. The driver handled the chaotic traffic phenomenally. My highlight was the boat ride. As I was solo I rode with our guide who kept the conversation going the whole time and shared plenty of knowledge.”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

14.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Explore Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An, village lanes and Mua Cave on a full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi for $45.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

15.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Review of Cozy Bay’s Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking, buffet lunch, sunset party, and practical tips.

“Ideal trip for someone low on time but yet wanting to catch the best of halong bay. Every moment is fun filled and full of picturesque views. For the kayaking/ Bamboo boat part, I would recommend kayaking if no kids else the bamboo boat is Read more”

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