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The 15 Best Hanoi Tours & Day Trips

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Hanoi is small enough to walk and impossible to cross, which is why so much of it is done on the back of something. Build a first visit out of these 15: the Old Quarter on foot or by jeep, the food alleys after dark, and the karst country two hours south.

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

1.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

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

See Hanoi from an open-air Soviet-era GAZ-69 or UAZ jeep with an English-speaking guide such as Danny, Finn, Louis, or Tuna. You’ll visit quiet backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and a tucked-away café for Vietnamese food and drinks.

“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 - Climbing the 500 steps at Mua Cave
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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

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a small group of up to nine. You’ll climb Mua Cave, cruise Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, visit Hoa Lu, and eat lunch beside the river. Guides such as Nien, May, Phong, and Candy are known for lively commentary and careful pacing.

“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 - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
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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

Escape Hanoi for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or hike on Titop Island, and enjoy lunch plus a sunset snack. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom add humor and local insight.

“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 - The 50-minute performance, scene by scene
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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets

4.Water Puppet Show Tickets

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

You’ll watch a lively 50-minute performance of water puppetry, a Vietnamese art form born in the Red River Delta more than 1,000 years ago. Reserve your show time and seat category, then collect your physical tickets at 31 Lo Su, 30 minutes before the performance.

“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 - Starting in Hanoi’s backstreets
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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 pillion with an English-speaking guide and experienced driver through Hanoi’s alleys, landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street. Guides such as Louis, Seven, Mason, and Oggy add local stories, while food, drinks, helmets, rain ponchos, and Old Quarter hotel pickup are included.

“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 - Bun cha begins the meal
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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

Join a live English or Vietnamese guide for five food tastings across Hanoi’s Old Quarter, including bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream. Finish with egg coffee beside Train Street, where guides such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, or Rose help you make the most of the visit.

“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 - Cooking in a garden villa
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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

Spend 4.5 hours exploring a Hanoi market, shopping for seasonal ingredients, and cooking dishes such as bun cha, spring rolls, mango salad, and noodles at Rose Kitchen. Guides including Maxie, Alex, Aroma, and Simon lead the class. Hotel pickup, a full meal, recipes, and vegetarian options are included.

“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 - How the instructors shape the class
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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

Meet your English-speaking chef in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, shop for fresh ingredients at the city’s largest market, then prepare pho bo, bun cha, spring rolls, papaya salad, and egg coffee or chocolate. Vegetarian and non-red-meat versions are available.

“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 - Starting at 41 P. Lương Văn Can
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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

Follow local guides such as Mai, Bob, Lucky, Minh, or Nick through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for about three hours of street-food stops, local history, and practical help crossing busy streets. Expect dishes such as noodle soup, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches, donuts, coffee, beer, and vegetarian alternatives.

“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 - Morning pickup from Hanoi and the ride south
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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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, a buffet lunch, and a short village bike ride. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Sunny, Linh, and Viet are known for lively storytelling.

“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 - Leaving Hanoi between 8:00 and 8:30
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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

Spend two days aboard Amanda Cruise between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, with a private sea-view cabin, meals, kayaking, cave visits, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guide quality varies, so confirm your boat, route, cabin, and transfer details before paying.

“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 - The limousine bus ride from Hanoi Old Quarter
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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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu countryside bike ride, then cruise Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jack, Peter, Quy, and Ryan are praised for clear explanations and careful attention.

“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 - Mua Cave and the 500 steps to the Sleeping Dragon
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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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with a group of up to eight. Ride a boat through Tam Coc or Trang An, climb 500 steps at Mua Cave, eat home-style food, ride pillion through villages, and visit Hoa Lu and Bich Dong with guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, and Huy.

“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 - Lunch before the afternoon activities
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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

From Hanoi, combine Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a three-cave Tam Coc or Trang An sampan ride, a village bike trip, lunch, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English, history, and hands-on help. Expect a full day and plenty of walking.

“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 - The early Hanoi pickup and the long road to the bay
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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

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus, then cruise for five to six hours with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, plus kayaking or a bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and a sunset party. Guides such as Minh, Duc, Binh, and Tim are praised for clear service.

“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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