Hanoi tours, things to do and tickets

Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the heart of Hanoi, exploring the city's rich history, culture, and cuisine.
You'll visit popular tourist attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter, as well as off-the-beaten-path locations that only locals know about. You'll learn about the city's history, traditions, and local way of life, gaining an insider's view of Hanoi.

Taking this tour is a fun way to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Hanoi. And definitely, the best way to see and learn about the real Hanoi not just the run-off-the-mill tourist sites.

We would journey you to so many parts of Hanoi that you would not otherwise see and even imagine about, from the maze of zigzagging backstreets, hectic traffic, old French boulevards to the off-roads along the Red river as well as tasting the most delicious dishes of the delicious dishes that Hanoi offers you.

Also, we pass by most of the famous city’s landmarks.

If you are looking for a way to see Hanoi in style, then this is the one-of-a-kind tour for you!

This tour is a fun way to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Hanoi  NOT like a trip through the window of  a mundane air-con car. 

Sit back, relax and be outstanding in the back of an antique Vietnamese Army Car as our chauffeur-driver plus expert guide show you around the Hanoi highlights.

We can also show you some of the more hidden gems in the capital, places you didn’t know existed. Plus, en route, you could have chance to experience the best street-food that the city offers. And definitely, the best way to see and learn about the real Hanoi not just the run-off-the-mill tourist sites.

Get ready to discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter bite by bite as you eat your way through an amazing selection of 10 tastings! This is like no other food tour because it’s not only about the tastings. Throughout the whole trip, your local guide can show you main highlights, as well as hidden gems. Every place has an interesting story and your private guide can tell you all about it! Always wanted to try the most famous dish of Vietnam? You’re in for a treat! Hanoi is THE place to enjoy the most authentic, steamy bowl of Pho! As soon as you step into this Pho joint you know this is going to be good. Your host can help you select the best Pho you’ve ever slurped on! Hit the streets of the Old Quarter and stroll through the cultural heart of Hanoi. Home to a maze of narrow streets and tiny, twisting alleyways, you can get a glimpse of local life. Did you know that streets are named after the crafts once made there? After a few steps, you can try and guess what it is! Wander around the endless flow of sights and stunning colonial buildings! The must-try Bánh Mì awaits! Your private guide can take you to one of the best street food places where you can enjoy the most delicious of Vietnamese sandwiches! Step in line at the dessert shop for a yummy Rainbow Cake! Still feeling peckish? The sticky rice vendors can’t wait to serve you some Xoi. This hugely popular breakfast food is sure to satisfy. The Vietnamese eat with all their senses! You’ll understand this when you sit down for some Bun Cha or shrimp Nem at this 50-year-old food place. First, you smell the mouth-watering soups, then you hear the sizzling meat and finally, you’re amazed by the dish being cooked right in front of you. Share a table with the locals and dip salad into your soup just like they do! Standing beyond several alleys lies the St. Joseph Cathedral that can’t be missed! Admire the stunning architecture while your guide can tell you about its history. Who doesn't love anything that's battered and fried? It’s time for some Banh tom! Yet another Vietnamese favorite dish that originated in Hanoi! Pair it with a cold glass of Bia Ha Noi beer. To get a real feel for the lively atmosphere at the Old Quarter, take a seat on one of the infamous plastic chairs, before making your way to the local market. Selling everything you need to make a Vietnamese dish, the Hang Be market is the local go to for anything fresh! Depending on the season you can taste some fruits that have never tasted so juicy! Why don’t you top off all this freshness with a famous green papaya salad! Time to get egg-cited and finish up your food tour with a Hanoi specialty egg coffee. This is where the traditional egg coffee was invented! Sit down with your local guide to summarize your amazing experience and get incredible tips for your following days in Hanoi. Remember, this food tour is 100% personalized to fit your needs. All you have to do is pick your favorite guide and let them know your wishes!

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1) If you book "Halong Bay option"

=> Pick up by bus ~ 08:00am - 08:30am - 9am from Hanoi's Old quarter area

=> Visit: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Kayaking in/around cave and around floating village/islets/rocks, you might visit Pearl Farm floating village(optional)

2)If you book "Lan Ha Bay option"

=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am / 09:00-09:30am from Hanoi's Old quarter area

=> Visit: Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright cave, Cat Ba island area or Pearl farm OR Cave in island, Kayaking/Swimming around pure water area/islets/rocks.

3)f you book "Bai Tu Long Bay option"

=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am from Hanoi's Old quarter area

=> Visit: Thien Canh Son cave, wild and beautiful beach, Vung Vieng floating village. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks

Long layovers are no fun, especially when there's a beautiful city out there ready to be discovered. If you are in Hanoi waiting for your next travel adventure and have some time to spare, why not spend it outside exploring the city? Let a local show you their city in a 100% personalized layover tour. With a convenient pickup and drop off, you'll enjoy the best of Hanoi and will be back in time for your next destination. From incredible sights like the West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda to the breathtaking Bach Ma Temple and with a delicious tasting included, your local host can create a personalized itinerary taking into consideration your preferences and time availability. Believe it, your local host knows exactly how to make just a few hours count! Check out below a few ideas of things to do and visit, and let your local host know what you have in mind. From a quick city tour to a food tour, or a more extensive tour that can cover everything on your bucket list. Your wishes are your local host's commands! Dull layovers are a thing of the past, pick your favorite local, and let them create your perfect Hanoi experience.

Experience Hanoi in the best family friendly way! With the help of a friendly local, your loved ones have the unique chance to see the true essence and beauty of this amazing city! This private tour is filled with fun activities & games to keep your kids entertained plus tasty treats along the way. Embrace the local vibes since the beginning and stroll through the biggest market in the city. Discover local fruits & products and let your kids explore through colors, flavors & smells. Walk down the narrow alleys and admire cool buildings, visit the oldest temple in the city and surprise your kids with some interesting facts about the Vietnamese culture. Through fun games & activities your kids will know all about Hanoi while you admire this beautiful sight. Enjoy a fun ride through the city, take a cyclo ride around Toy street and follow your nose to Ta Hien Street, famous for its delicious street food. Your new local friend will provide the best food recommendations for every member of your family! Peek into temples and traditional houses, hear the legend of the Hoàn Kiếm Lake and stroll around the French Quarter with its impressive Opera House and French colonial villas. When it comes to Trang Tien Street, your kids can't miss the oldest ice cream shop in Hanoi. With delicious and unique flavors, this place is a trademark among local family's and with just a taste you'll find out why! This family friendly experience gives you the best of both worlds: highlights you cannot miss and hidden gems that were hand-picked by your favorite local with interesting stops to make this tour truly unique! The locals can’t wait to share their unique insights with you. Remember, this tour can be customized to your and your kid’s preferences! Take a look at the videos, choose the local you like the most and get ready to enjoy the fabulous Hanoi with your family!

Discovering Hanoi’s Old Quarter street foods can be a leap of faith without a guide to steer you to the must-eats and prevent you getting lost. With this small-group tour, you’ll visit tried-and-trusted food spots to sample classics, such as steamed pancakes, noodle soup, and more, all with a guide to describe each dish and help you navigate. The tour starts in the 

Old Quarter, we also might visit 

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Dong Xuan Market e.g.

Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves, have a Vietnamese lunch and bike to traditional villages. Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital, Mua Cave, and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River.

Visit the spectacular Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a shared deluxe traditional cruise. See Heaven Palace Cave, islands, and islets, go kayaking, or enjoy a bamboo boat ride.

Whether you're looking for the best sweets in Hanoi, a tour full of street food, the best Pho in the city, or any other food experience, your favorite local foodie has you covered! This 100% personalized food tour is here to satisfy your Vietnamese cravings. Trust and believe, the local foodies have explored Hanoi, discovering the city bite by bite and are ready to craft the food experience of your dreams. Feel free to get in touch with your favorite host; they know the best food hotspots. Listen to your stomach and check out the food tour options the locals have created for you. Pick the tastings that meet your eye from the list below. If what you're looking for is not there, don't worry! Let your local host know, and they'll personalize the tour even more. Imagine this, street food, premium products, and secret eateries now accessible to you! All you have to do is pick the local of your choice, share your dietary preferences, and let them work their magic. *Please keep in mind that this experience shows a base price that will change according to your requests and the personalized offer your local foodie creates for you.

Highlights with Cozy Bay Premium 5 Star Cruise - Halong Full-Day Trip:
- Limousine bus 2 ways by expressway.
- 5 star cruise with the super good price as 3 star cruise.
- Buffet lunch with more 30 dishes.
- The romantic sunset party with Red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp Chips, fresh fruits.
- All included: Cave, Titop island, kayaking/bamboo boat.

Take a private trip to the breathtaking Halong Bay and let a local show you one of Vietnam’s most prized treasures. Step outside of Hanoi’s city life and get ready to explore the bay. Admire the limestone karsts and islets while you witness the fishermen lifestyle. Enjoy the convenience of having your own driver and private guide and getting picked up from your hotel early in the morning. Enjoy a relaxing journey, admire the stunning scenery of the peaceful villages and watch farm workers in their green fields. Your private host can tell you all about the lifestyle of this beautiful area. Along the way, make a stop at a newly built pagoda where you can admire a majestic Buddha statue and take in the spectacular views. Arriving in Halong Bay, embark on a traditional boat and get ready to witness the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the decks. Sail around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay with thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs while enjoying exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Curious to find out why the cliffs have names like Fighting Cocks, Incense Burner or Stone Dogs? Your favorite host knows all the legends behind them and is ready to share them with you! Cruise around Ba Hang Floating village and hop into a kayak. Get ready for a mini adventure! Enjoy kayaking around the floating village while spotting the daily life of fishermen on the bay. Keep cruising to the most beautiful cave - Thien Cung cave - one of the largest and most amazing grottoes in Halong Bay. Do you know the mystical legend of this place? Your private guide can tell you the legend of the Dragon King and his bride May, just ask about it. It’s time to get away from the main route and go off the beaten path. Follow your host and glide through the gin-clear waters of the bay to a lesser-known cave that will impress you with its beauty. Take advantage of the fact that this place is unknown to most and admire the fairytale landscape and the calm jade waters. Head back to the shore and hop on your private car for your relaxing drive back to Hanoi where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. This private experience is full of breathtaking views, a tasty local lunch and spiced up with intriguing legends. The best part is that you can always personalize it according to your taste. All our hosts are great storytellers and can’t wait to share some unique insights and personal anecdotes with you. All you have to do is to choose your favorite guide and get in touch.

Step outside Hanoi and experience a taste of authentic Vietnam! On this private day trip you can learn about northern Vietnamese history and enjoy its rural life all in one day. Admire the beauty of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, followed by Tam Coc, the home to some of the country’s most impressive river landscapes. Admire two ancient temples built for the Dinh and Le dynasties and uncover this ancient era of Vietnamese history together with your private host. Stroll to the temple where King Le Dai Hanh is worshipped and admire the spectacular scenery, ruins and tombs that have survived. Tam Coc awaits, and after a short drive, get ready to ride a bike! Cycle through peaceful and lush greenery among quiet roads, rural villages, rivers, and rice fields Say hi to the occasional goat and make your way to a local family home for a traditional garden lunch. Treat yourself to a cold beer if you like and see how a traditional family lives day to day life. Hop on your bike and continue your rural adventure by discovering the landscape of karst formations and impressive caves. Bike through the scenic landscape of the well kept UNESCO park and hear all about its history from your private guide. Top off your private tour with a relaxing boat ride on a slow-moving river! After all, the most spectacular scenery of Tam Coc is best enjoyed by boat. As a local lady paddles with her feet, you can marvel at bright green rice fields extend right down to the edge of the river, limestone cliffs, and watch hundreds of birds by the riverside. You can even hear sounds that you may never have heard before! This truly local experience is full of interesting stories, a delicious local meal & countless breathtaking views. The best thing is that everything can be 100% personalized, just get in touch with your favorite local guide!

Escape from bustling big city in a full day

Visit Rural life & quiet places in Ninh Binh

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.

Enjoy local lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….

Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip to see amazing “ Halong Bay on land”

Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields..

Making new friends from over the world

Saving time & money

Your professional driver will be waiting for you on arrival with a personal welcome sign. Alternately, book a transfer to the airport when leaving the city. You will be comfortable, driven in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Explore the Ancient Citadel of Hoa Lu, have decent lunch, enjoy a bamboo row boat tour to admire the karst rock formations of Tam Coc. Explore peaceful villages with cycling trip.

Enjoy a show at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Discover a unique part of Vietnamese culture.

Our Apron Up Cooking Class has been gaining popularity through years in giving people an intensive and interesting lessons. People who come to us can be experts who want to open Vietnamese restaurant back home or a person who never cook before but want to be able to eat delicious Viet food when they have to come back after vacation.

Our school locates right in the centre of the old quarter so very easy to access and hence, after the market tour in the biggest market in Hanoi which is right near the old quarter, you can also know where to buy what in the rest of your trip here.

Within only 3 - 4 hours, you get to learn about the ingredients ( spices and Vietnamese produces), get your hands on cooking a whole meal of the most popular and authentic 5 dishes in Hanoi (or its vegetarian version for vegetarian attendants, enjoying your fruits of labour and try Vietnamese rice wine together with your classmates, receiving a cook booklet and certificate!

A labyrinth of ancient streets, bustling street vendors and buzzing motorbikes, may be the first impression of what Hanoi is like. But there’s more to discover! With the help of the locals, you’ve the unique chance to see the true essence and beauty of this exotic city! Start your private tour with a stroll through the biggest market in the city. Take in the street vibe of vendors selling their variety of goods, from flowers to accessories and clothing. Follow your favorite local and weave through the Old Quarter’s 36 streets. Walk down the narrow alleys and admire 13th century architecture. Visit the oldest temple in the city and follow your nose to Ta Hien Street, famous for its delicious street food. If you want to know what dishes you shouldn’t miss out on, just ask your private guide for recommendations! It’s time to head through the labyrinthine of back alleys and discover some true hidden gems: a secret temple, an old bookstore with the oldest book in the city and a historical house where president Ho Chi Minh wrote the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam. Peek into temples and traditional houses, hear the legend of the Hoàn Kiếm Lake and stroll around the French Quarter with its impressive Opera House and French colonial villas. When it comes to Trang Tien Street, you can't miss the oldest ice cream shop in Hanoi. With delicious and unique flavors, this place is a trademark among the locals. Take a break like Hanoians do and enjoy a local egg coffee. Enjoy the good vibes at a traditional and beautiful old cafe with an amazing view of the Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Sit down, relax and enjoy the sounds of chirping birds. Wrap up your private tour with a visit to the notorious Hoa Lo Prison, a place once used by French colonists to house political prisoners. Your local host can give you an overview of the prison culture and explain everything you are eager to know about! This private tour offers you the best of both worlds: highlights you cannot miss, hidden gems that were hand-picked by our local guides and interesting stories to make this tour truly unique! The local hosts on your private tour can’t wait to share their unique insights with you. Remember, this tour can be customized to your wishes! Take a look at the videos and choose the local you like the most. Then get ready to enjoy the fabulous Hanoi, just like a local.