The 15 Best Hanoi Tours & Day Trips

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Chợ Trời and Hanoi’s backstreets

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

Ride a vintage army jeep through Hanoi’s backstreets, landmarks, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and local food stops in four lively hours.

“1000/10, highly recommend. Tung drove like a pro, Hoang knows EVERYTHING about Hanoi, smooth sailing and a great time from the get go. The historical facts were all super interesting and relevant. All of the spots were must sees with some hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Really experienced the city. Hoang and Tung made it a wonderful experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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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 $79 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, with Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, Hoa Lu, Bich Dong, lunch, and tips.

“Ninh Binh was an incredible place to experience, and this tour made it even better. If you want to explore Ninh Binh with the best guide (and someone who’s actually from there), don’t miss this tour. It was informative, perfectly paced, and she was such a kind and thoughtful person throughout. She’s also incredibly organized, which made everything feel easy and seamless 😊”

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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

Review of a $41 Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, lunch, swimming, and sunset drinks.

“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

See Hanoi’s famous 50-minute water puppet show with reserved tickets, live Vietnamese music, traditional stories, seat choices, and optional audio guide.

“The ticket collection was easy and the guide at the ticket office was very helpful. The show was very good and gave a taste of traditional Vietnamese storytelling and music. It was worth paying the extra for seats at the front.”

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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

Ride Hanoi by vintage motorbike through backstreets, landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, and northern Vietnamese food.

“I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi, especially if it is your first time. Our tour guide, Five, was amazing and showed us how various groups of people in the city live, what they eat, and famous locations within their neighborhoods. He was extremely knowledgable, and hilarious. The food was EXCELLENT.”

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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’s best street foods, sip egg coffee, and watch the train pass close by on this flexible Old Quarter tour for $19.

“I loved the variety of food. Although there were 5 stops for food, the lightness and freshness of Vietnamese food means you'll never feel too full. The Banh Mi at Banh Mi Tam Ha Noi was amazing and I'm definitely going back there when I'm back in Hanoi next week. Overall an amazing tour”

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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

Review of Rose Kitchen’s Hanoi cooking class, with a local market walk, hands-on recipes, hotel transfers, and meaningful CSR support.

“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”

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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 eat your own meal in a small English-language class for $35.07.

“Excellent presentation and service. Very friendly, funny, and knowledgeable presenter. We enjoyed the food and the expertience.”

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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 Old Quarter with a local foodie, sampling noodles, pancakes, sandwiches, coffee, and more on a flexible three-hour walk.

“We love the expérience Lucky was our guide We give im 6 star Friendly, nice personality and funny Its a YES”

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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

See Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave on a value-packed day trip from Hanoi with boat views, village cycling, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.

“Scenery is beautiful but the tour was painful. Typical tourist trap bus stop followed by half an hour of being lectured about tips which was also brought back up at the end. The boat ride is very slow and you don’t have an option to paddle Read more”

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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 offers a two-day Ha Long Bay escape with caves, kayaking, Ti Top Island, meals, Hanoi transfers, and polished service.

“Highly recommended: although the room has no terrace, it has windows from where the views are beautiful. Varied activities, very friendly and professional staff and comfortable boat.Auto-translated”

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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 the $46 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, with Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An by boat, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical tips.

“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!”

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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 a small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc boating, Mua Cave, scooter rides, temples, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“The Ninh Binh tour was absolutely outstanding—hands down one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. Jim was an incredible guide: knowledgeable, attentive, and able to connect with every single one of us. He took us through some truly breathtaking spots around Ninh Binh, each more stunning than the last. The motorcycle rides were the perfect bonus. Cruising through the peaceful streets and countryside of this beautiful town felt priceless—an experience you simply can’t replicate any other way. If you’re looking for a tour that blends adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery, this is the one. Highly recommended!”

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

14.1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

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

Review of Hanoi’s one-day Ninh Binh tour, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc or Trang An boating, cycling, lunch, 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”

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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 buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, and sunset views.

“So much that is good but we were super impressed with our tour guide (Minh) who made contact with everyone the night before departure and so no last minute worries about pick up points and times”

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