Hanoi · TOUR REVIEWS
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Every experience on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat everything else around Hanoi right now: what each costs, how long it takes, and why it earns its place, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.
Ride a vintage Soviet jeep through Hanoi highlights and backstreets, then eat and sip your way around Train Street and Red River views.
“When you get Finn as a guide, this tour will be just an amazing experience. She knows a lot, and is funny. We laughed a lot and learned a lot of the City and Vietnamese culture”
A door-to-door small-group day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave views, Tam Coc boats, cycling to Bich Dong, plus river lunch.
“An amazing day out seeing natural beauty of Ninh Binh and hospitality of the locals. Our guide Nien was very knowledgeable and kept us amused with his anecdotes. We were looked after very well and lunch was very enjoyable. I would def recommend this day trip which was professionally organised.”
Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island hike and swim, Luon Cave kayaking, seafood lunch, sunset party.
“Sunny was a great guide! We made the most out of the day and enjoyed a relaxing day with great tips and info. We also got vegetarian food on the ship. Highly recommend the tour with Sunny!”
Book Hanoi water puppet show tickets in advance, grab your seat quickly, and enjoy a 50-minute live tradition with option for audio guide.
“On the day we had a reservation, we were told it was overbooked so we had to go for the show the next day. Still it was handled very nicely and all worked perfectly fine and the show is indeed very unique and great to see”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s backstreets and big sights, with street-food tastings, coffee, and a sit-down meal included.
“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!!”
Hanoi’s Old Quarter in 4 hours: guided bun cha and pho stops, egg coffee, then Train Street for the rail pass. $19.
“V was an amazing guide and really made this tour special for us. As well as explaining the background of all the amazing food we tasted (make sure you arrive hungry!) he also talked to us about the history of the areas we walked through, and Vietnam itself. Finishing on Train Street was a truly memorable experience. Fantastic tour and highly recommended!”
Hanoi market-to-villa cooking class with Old Quarter pickup, fruit wine tasting, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, and CSR impact through Rose Kitchen.
“Alex (Trung) and Auntie were fabulous! Alex led us through a packed market and explained a variety of fruits, veggies, meats and customs while we purchased the ingredients for our cooking class. Auntie had everything ready for us at the Read more”
Hanoi market-to-kitchen class for 5 classic dishes, plus shopping at the city’s biggest market and sipping rice vodka.
“We had the best time learning how to make 5 traditional dishes with Coco. Coco is a fantastic teacher, she shares her personal experience and gets everyone to contribute, even the little ones. With the little recipe book we got I hope we’ll get to cook these dishes again once back home. Would definitely recommend trying this out while in Hanoi!”
Small-group Hanoi street food tour in the Old Quarter with a local foodie guide. Pickup, street tastings, and a sit-down meal.
“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”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc bamboo boat, optional village bike ride, and Mua Cave steps.
“We booked our full-day tour in Ninh Binh at the very last minute after hearing so many incredible things from other travelers—and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our Vietnam trip, right up there with Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is touristy, but honestly, it’s easy to see why. The boat ride through the river, surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush scenery, is simply jaw-dropping. Photos really don’t do it justice. Being there in person feels peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable all at once. The day was well organized and gave us a great overview of what makes Ninh Binh so special. If…”
Amanda Cruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with sea-view cabins, cave stops, kayaking, and meals included for great value.
“One day before the tour booked for Amanda Criuse we were informed about an issue with water leak on the booked boat and re-booked to the Hera Grand Cruise to the same level cabin. To be honest, I didn't belive this reason (iit repeats in many reviews on Tripadvisor) with water leak and more, it was overbooking or something like that but it doesn't matter because the Gera Grand Cruise was really very good for us. Minh and his staff have made a great job to make our 2 Days Cruise comfortable and interesting. The boat is not made yesterday but still comfortable and nice to be there. Staff is…”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu cycling, Trang An cave boat, Mua Cave views. $46
“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: boat through Tam Coc or Trang An, 500-step Mua Cave hike, scooter ride, and Hoa Lu temples.
“Guide is knowledgeable and friendly. Be prepared for any last minute minor changes but communication is good via WhatsApp etc.”
One-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc or Trang An boat caves, bike villages, and Mua Cave views.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
One-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Suong Sot Cave, Ti Top Island views, kayaking, swimming, and a buffet lunch.
“Tim was really good. Made the trains run on time. One day was optimal for the activities planned by the crew.”
