Vietnam · HISTORICAL TOURS IN HANOI

The 15 Historical Tours in Hanoi We Would Book Again

17 tours  ·  from $22

This is the shortlist you would text a friend two weeks out: 15 historical tours in Hanoi worth the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

1.Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,692 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to Hoa Lu, cycle through the countryside, eat local dishes at Trang An Heritage Garden, row through Tam Coc, and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Trang, Hai Dang, Viet, and Two lead the day, which suits active visitors who want Ninh Binh’s main sights in one trip.

“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”

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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour - Tran Quoc Pagoda and Hanoi’s Buddhist roots
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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

2.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $49

Spend eight hours exploring Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, limousine transfers, six major sights, and Vietnamese lunch at Mesdames Linh Cuisine. The compact route covers temples, museums, political history, and Hoa Lo Prison. Guide assignments vary, with names such as Tom, Hai Dang, and Luke associated with the operator.

“Excellent visit to Ninh Binh with our amazing guide Tom. The itinerary great - all activities were well organised, a mix of relax and physical activity. Tom was very friendly and professional.”

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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

3.Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine to a full day in Halong Bay. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guide Luke has been praised for clear, organized hosting.

“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”

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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay - Day 1: From Tuan Chau lounge to your ocean-view suite
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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

4.Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · from $469

Sail from Tuan Chau to Lan Ha Bay aboard Heritage Binh Chuan, a polished small-ship cruise with private balconies, bathtubs, art, dining, and a pool. You’ll kayak or take a bamboo boat to Dark and Bright Cave, join Vovinam, and enjoy meals and downtime on board.

“They were so kind and funny thanks jack, chris, sam, and ashley we had so much fun here😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘”

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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking - O Quan Chuong Gate and the first food stops
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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

5.Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $39

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a guide such as Elena, sampling 6 to 7 street foods, beer, happy water, and egg coffee while seeing O Quan Chuong Gate, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, mural street, and Train Street.

“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”

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Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour - Bich Dong Pagoda and the story behind it
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Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour

6.Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $79

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle, bicycle, and traditional rowboat. Cycle through rice fields, visit a local family and Bich Dong Pagoda, then cruise Trang An with guides Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee. Pickup is included in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”

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Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter - Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa
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Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

7.Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $31

Walk Hanoi’s French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Mina or Dung. Start with Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa, then visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Metropole, Trang Tien, and more. Ice cream is included.

“A great way to learn about Hanoi's history. Mina was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable.”

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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities - One Pillar Pagoda and its lotus design
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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street - Starting in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street

9.A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $45

See Hanoi by bicycle with hotel pickup, a helmet, water, and guides such as Pink, Kien, Le, or Charlie. Ride through alleys and local areas, cross near Long Bien Bridge, pause at West Lake, pass major landmarks, and finish at the famous Train Street.

“Amazing experience with Charlie. We ride bicycles all around Hà Nội, visited local family and farm, become part of the crazy traffic of the city. But no worries with experienced guide like him it will become one in a lifetime adventure. Thanks”

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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History - Quan Thanh Pagoda and Hanoi’s worship traditions
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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

10.Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $24

This four-and-a-half-hour Hanoi tour combines temples, museums, political landmarks, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street. Choose a private pickup tour or a small group of up to six. Guides including John, Henry, and Tom bring clear stories, local drinks, snacks, and practical help with timing.

“Interesting & informative…… communication was good throughout Henry is very passionate about his country’s history & culture and that passion is very evident in his work….. thank you Henry .”

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Hanoi: Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals - Egg Coffee, Coconut Coffee, and Salty Coffee
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Hanoi: Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals

11.Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Best value

In a peaceful French colonial home, Jade, Jennifer, Jenny, or another local instructor guides you through six Vietnamese coffee styles. You will taste speciality beans, make egg, coconut, and salty coffee, hear family stories, and leave with detailed recipes you can use at home.

“Jennifer was super sweet and told us so much about Vietnamese coffee, culture, history and so much more! Would recommend for a fun and lowkey in-house experience :)”

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Hanoi: Historic Jeep Tour - Starting in the Old Quarter alleyways
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Hanoi: Historic Jeep Tour

12.Historic Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $68

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Nam, Dang, or Hayden, depending on your booking. You will visit French Quarter landmarks, Old Quarter lanes, West Lake, Train Street, and local food stops, with vegan and vegetarian choices available.

“Jeep took us to different parts of Hanoi that we couldn’t walk to which were very interesting. Excellent driver and tour guide Hayden.”

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From Hanoi : Sapa Moutain Trek - Halong bay Heritage - The overnight transfer to Halong Bay
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From Hanoi : Sapa Moutain Trek – Halong bay Heritage

13.Sapa Moutain Trek – Halong bay Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $372

Leave Hanoi by luxury bus for Sapa’s rice terraces and Black H’mong villages, then continue by train and shuttle to Halong Bay. A local guide leads the walks, while your cruise includes kayaking, Surprise Cave, meals, and an overnight cabin. Groups are limited to 20.

“At the beginning of the trip Alex the tour guide took my kids passports for 45 mins out of my sight. When I asked where are they went he told me he sent them with the captain who’s on shore checking information. He couldnt explain to me Read more”

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Hanoi's Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House - How the 60 to 90 minute embroidery class works
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Hanoi’s Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House

14.Hanoi’s Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

At Tân Mỹ on Hang Trong Street, an English-speaking artisan guides you through traditional Vietnamese embroidery in a preserved Old Quarter house. You receive fabric, a hoop, thread, refreshments, and your finished piece. Choose a workshop-only session or add a home-cooked Hanoi meal from 10:00 to 11:00.

“I had a one-on-one lesson about traditional methods of Vietnamese embroidery by a lovely lady. It was held on the first floor of a beautiful class in the heart of the Hanoi Old Quarter. They made my embroidered lotus flower motif into a useful little bag to use. I was given tea and sweets whilst I waited. A beautiful authentic experience.”

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Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour - Starting With Hai Phong Crab Soup
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Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour

15.Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $69

Travel by train from Hanoi with guide Geni and organizer Bryan, then explore Hai Phong through crab noodle soup, Du Hang Pagoda, local markets, breadsticks, landmarks, and Tam Bac Lake. This private 13-hour outing includes pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and the return train.

“We had the best day today on this wonderful tour organised by Bryan and guided by Geni. From the train ride from Hanoi Geni gave us so much information about the Vietnamese people and their culture, Geni showed us so many wonderful siRead more”

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