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The 15 Best City Tours in Hanoi

43 tours  ·  from $16

The 15 best city tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City - The Temple of Literature and National University
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

1.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews Our pick

Spend 3 to 5 hours exploring Hanoi with a private student guide such as Huyền, Flora, Anna, or Hanni. Walk at your own pace, visit major sights, ask about local life, and shape the route around your interests. Hotel pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Our guide Louisa was excellent. She took us to the main landmarks of Han oi, including the Cathedral and the prison, giving us a really insightful overview of the city and it's history. She also gave us recommendations for the best egg coffee and places to dine.”

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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside - French Quarter and Ba Dinh Square
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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

2.Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi in an open-air jeep with a local guide such as Charlie, Linh, Dave, Tyson, or Henry. Visit Ba Dinh Square, West Lake, Banana Island, Van Nien Pagoda, Thang Long Citadel, and Train Street, then finish with Vietnamese lunch.

“Linh gave us an amazing experience travelling through all the notable and historic areas in hanoi city. She was very friendly and kind to us. 10/10”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Insight Motorbike Tours - Long Bien Bridge and the railway perspective
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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Insight Motorbike Tours

3.Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Insight Motorbike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi with a mainly female team on comfortable Honda Lead scooters. Guides such as Money, Mai, Happy, Summi, and Hoa take you through alleys, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Banana Island, the B-52 lake, historic landmarks, local lunch, and coffee. Pickup is offered, and the tour ends at Hanoi Opera House.

“This was a very cool tour. Beeing able to see the city through the eyes of a local and riding on a scooter makes it the best experience. Highly recommended. Just keep in mind that there will be A LOT of traffic, A LOT of motorcycles which drive a bit wreckless, but that’s what makes this tour different and entertaining, you really see and feel the city”

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Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s political center
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Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside

4.Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $55

Ride an open-air army Jeep through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, French Quarter, Ba Dinh Square, West Lake, Red River island, and countryside backroads. You’ll visit a local family, stop at Van Nien Pagoda and B52 Lake, and finish at Train Street, with lunch, hotel pickup, guide, and water included.

“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - Ba Hang, where you choose a kayak or bamboo boat
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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

5.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 to 8:30 for a full day on Ha Long Bay. You’ll cruise past famous limestone islets, eat Vietnamese seafood, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Guides such as Hien, Ha, and Tony are praised for friendly service.

“Wonderful private tour of Ha Long Bay for my friend and I from Hien. I’ve wanted to visit for years and he helped make our day feel very special. He was very thorough with his explanation of history, we never felt lost or confused, and his kindness and friendliness makes him a wonderful addition to your memories made in Ha Long Bay.”

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Hanoi: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Sitting upstairs or downstairs
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Hanoi: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 611 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $19

See Hanoi from an open-top bus with 24 or 48 hours to hop off at 13 stops, including the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You get multilingual audio, WiFi, a map guide, and rain gear when needed. Start at Hanoi Opera House.

“I find it very good to have the option to be able to see what attractions are available, then hop on and off to see what you want up close and personal.”

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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights - Quang Phu Cau and the art of incense
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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights

7.Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 604 reviews · from $16Best value

Choose a half-day craft trip to the incense and conical hat villages, a full-day visit with lacquer art and home-cooked lunch, or a Hanoi city tour with water puppets. Guides such as Jay, Lana, Danny, and Louisa lead demonstrations, photo stops, and hands-on activities.

“Our tour guide Danny was terrific. He was very funny, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I especially appreciated how informative the tour was about the historic aspects, the processes and the occasional trivia. It also included some interactive activities which I thought really added something extra. Pickup time was also very well communicated and the driver was very professional as well.”

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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour - Painting a conical hat in Chuong village
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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour

8.Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 470 reviews · from $19

Choose a half-day visit to Hanoi’s incense and conical hat villages, a full day with lacquer art and home-cooked lunch, or a city tour with a water puppet show. Guides such as Anna, Eric, Louisa, and Brian explain local crafts, help with photos, and keep the day moving.

“We had a great trip with Anna and the driver, Tony. Anna made everyone feel so welcome and made an effort to learn a word or two from all the languages onboard the bus. The incense village was really interesting and we had the opportunity to get hands-on at various points. Anna was so knowledgable and also helpful when it came to taking photos of people amongst the incense bundles. The Vietnamese hat painting was really good and we got to keep our hats! We chose to get dropped off at Train Street so that we could get some food before the train came through around 3pm. Thanks for a…”

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Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Half Day Hanoi City Bicycle Tours - Central Hanoi: The Flag Tower and Opera House
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Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Half Day Hanoi City Bicycle Tours

9.Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Half Day Hanoi City Bicycle Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi with guides such as Brian, Chris, Trung, or Tony, passing West Lake, Huu Tiep Lake, Train Street, local markets, and Long Bien Bridge. Bikes, hotel transfers, lunch, and refreshments are included, with morning and afternoon departures for groups of up to 15.

“The morning bike tour of Hanoi was a real asset and showed me the city from a completely new perspective! The drive over the Long Bien Bridge offered impressive views, and exploring West Lake and Banana Island provided great, unexpecRead moreAuto-translated”

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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours - Hanoi Opera House and the French Quarter
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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

10.Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $58

Ride through Hanoi with a professional female driver in an Ao Dai, stopping at Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Huu Tiep Lake, Ba Dinh Square, and Train Street. Your 4.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup, helmets, drinks, local food, lunch, and a small-group ride on a new Vespa.

“I really liked the tour and the guide whose English was very good. It started with a lot of rain, but we waited for 20 minutes and then the rain stopped. It was nice to visit the city at the back of a vespa. I wouldn't dare to drive here myself, Read more”

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INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch - Lunch with eight separate dishes
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INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch

11.INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours with a guide such as Lee or Dem, visiting Quang Phu Cau incense village, Chuong Village, Hanoi landmarks, and Hoa Lo Prison. The tour includes Old Quarter pickup, an eight-dish lunch, air-conditioned transport, and a possible drop-off at Train Street.

“Our tour guide Mr Lee for the activity is very accommodating and explains details of each destinations. A wonderful experience in Hanoi and fully recommended.”

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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights - Temple of Literature rewards a slower pace
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

12.Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $44

Visit Hanoi’s main landmarks in four to five hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, the Opera House, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Guides such as Lan, Andy, Sam, and Long are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“Our particular guide seemed more interested in getting the tour over and stealing away to have a smoke than in really giving us a nice informative tour.”

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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: a solemn start
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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

13.Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $33

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Opera House, and Tran Quoc Pagoda in about four hours. Guides such as Travis, Mike, and Phuc are known for clear history, humor, and flexible pacing. Old Quarter pickup, air conditioning, and a bottle of water are included.

“We have a great time with T and he is friendly and informative about local culture and history. We learned a lot from him from this tour about Vietnam.”

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Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street - The Temple of Literature is the tour’s richest stop
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Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

14.Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $52

See Hanoi with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street. Guides such as Lan, Linh, Sam, and Ken tailor the pace, with tea or egg coffee included near the railway.

“Well paced tour and our guide - Linh was excellent. Glad we took this tour. Although we had seen videos of the train through the market it was great to experience it firsthand.”

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Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE - ALL INCLUDED - The Ho Chi Minh complex and the practical limits of the schedule
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Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE – ALL INCLUDED

15.Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE – ALL INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours touring Hanoi by shuttle, with Old Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi, water, entrance fees, and a family-style Vietnamese lunch. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Museum of Ethnology, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison.

“They are extremely organized. The bus arrived on time, our guide, Son, was wonderful! I recommend this tour 100%.”

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★ 4.8Explore Hanoi Old City By Cycling Tour With Small GroupsFrom $2980 reviews
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