Top 13 Guided Tours in Hanoi

1.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19Our pick

Start near Bát Sứ Street with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky-rice ice cream. Your English-speaking guide then takes you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if timing allows, a train passing close by. Guides such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, and V are praised for friendly local insight.

“Brilliant food tour and a real highlight of our trip. Train Street was unforgettable — the trains pass incredibly close and it was thrilling to experience in person. The food was excellent throughout, with a great range of local dishes. Mac was a fantastic guide: friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience run smoothly. Highly recommended.”

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2.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17Best value

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Trung, Mary, or Tom. Try four to six local dishes, learn how they fit Vietnamese life, then finish with a drink beside Train Street and wait for the train.

“I don't think it needs any improvement..we ate where the locals eat and enjoyed the story behind the food. finishing off at train street...amazing! special thanks to Kien”

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3.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend 11 hours visiting Ninh Binh’s Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of nine people. You’ll climb for wide views, cycle beside rice fields, eat Vietnamese food, and float through Tam Coc’s limestone caves. Guides may include Bruce Lee, Felix, Hoa, Nien, or QA.

“What a great day. QA our guide was GREAT and so knowledgeable. Thaw hike up was steep but so worth the view.”

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4.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Join Crossing Vietnam Tour for three Michelin-mentioned Hanoi eateries, egg coffee in a tucked-away café, and a walk through the Old Quarter. Guides such as Khan, Chris, Rose, and Penelope explain each dish, help you cross busy streets, and share practical local tips. Optional add-ons include Train Street and a water puppet show.

“Was a great tour of the old town, the food was amazing and we had the best host in Olaf, would highly recommend”

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5.Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · from $25

Join a small group of up to six for four hours of Hanoi street food. Guides such as Ha, Tai, Lam, and Anna lead you through Old Quarter alleys for pho, bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, fresh beer, and other local favorites, with vegetarian options available.

“Our guide Lam was excellent. Great guide to the old quarter stopping at various food places. Absolutely delicious and varied food. Never spending too long anywhere and never walking too much between places. Was great with my kids mRead more”

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6.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews

Spend 3 to 4 flexible hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local student guide. Meet at your Old Quarter hotel, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, an ancient house, Kim Ngan Temple, and the water puppet theater. Guides such as Mia, Louisa, David, and Moon have helped visitors shape the route around their interests.

“We had a great time with Ryan who took us to excellent places. The train street is a unique experience!”

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7.Private Guided Tour of Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews

Spend three to four hours with a private student guide exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter and major sights. Guides such as Linh, Louisa, Son, and Anna have tailored routes to suit interests, adding local food, coffee, history, and everyday Hanoi life. Old Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Ha Mi is a very good tour guide, kind, helpful, knowledgeable and sweet. I will recommend her to evryone. She is very patient as well. Thank you”

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8.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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9.2-Day Sapa Guided Tour Slipping in Homestay From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $99

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa for two busy days of waterfall stops, mountain passes, village walks, rice terraces, and a night in a Lao Chai homestay. Guides such as Vu, Cat, Su, May, Hana, and Mu have led this trip. Expect shared transport, motorbike rides, muddy paths, and local meals.

“Fantastic Sapa adventure! Exploring Lao Chai, Ta Van, an waterfalls on foot and by motorbike was magical. The bus transfer from Hanoi was on time and cozy. The guide explained a lot about local life. Minor note: WiFi at the homestay was spotty but manageable.”

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10.Hanoi City Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $37

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. Guides such as Brother and StickyRice add history and humor to a full sightseeing day.

“We had a wonderful time during our tour with Brother. He not only took us to the historical places but he also provided the historical background so we can fully appreciate what we're seeing. The visit to Hoa Lo Prison was very moving and unforgettable!”

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11.Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $23

Join a guide such as Phoenix, Alex, or Ceri for a three-hour walk from Hoan Kiem Lake through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Sample 4 to 8 local dishes, egg coffee, and street drinks, with stops shaped around your tastes and dietary needs.

“This was an amazing experience! Alex the tour guide was great, couldn’t have been better. Friendly and knowledgable. We tried 5 different amazing dishes, of which I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to try without being aware of theRead more”

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12.Hanoi Famous Michelin Guided Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $23

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Celine, or Olaf, stopping for chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee. The 2.5-hour tour suits curious eaters, but vegetarians should choose another experience.

“A great experience and a really good way to understand some of the best street food in Hanoi - Daniel our guide was charming and knowledgeable and great to end up at a great spot on train street to finish the trip”

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13.Private Street Food Tour with a Local Food Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $37

Meet your private guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a two to three-hour food walk through local stalls and eateries. Try pho, banh mi, bun cha, banh cuon, banh xeo, fried spring rolls, grilled pork, chè, and Vietnamese coffee. Guides such as Patrick, Lucky, Peter, Mint, Chung, Kai, and Sandy have led this experience.

“This food tour is a must-do in Hanoi! Our guide Patrick helped us navigate the streets and took us to places where locals eat and explained the history behind the Vietnamese street food culture and the gastronomy. We also strolled through thRead more”

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