5 Historical Tours in Hanoi to Build a Day Around

1.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

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

Spend about eight hours touring Hanoi by limousine, from Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to the Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. The $49 price includes lunch, entry fees, water, and an English-speaking guide, with groups capped at 19 people.

“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Activities were great and the sightseeing exceptional. The buffet lunch was delicious with plenty of choices”

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

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

Join Heritage Binh Chuan for a polished 2-day, 1-night cruise from Hanoi into Lan Ha Bay. Expect private balcony suites, full ocean views, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayaking, onboard dining, art, and friendly service from staff such as Jack, Sam, Sara, Chris, and Ashley.

“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”

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

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

Join Hanoi Street Food Tour for three hours of Old Quarter food and heritage. Start with Happy Water, then sample 6 to 7 street foods before seeing Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Phung Hung murals, and Train Street. Guide Elena has helped guests with food choices.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $79

Spend 10 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with guides Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee. Cycle through rice fields and villages, visit a local family and Bich Dong Pagoda, then take a two-hour boat ride through Trang An’s caves, cliffs, and temples.

“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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5.Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $31Best value

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 trace colonial architecture, war-era history, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House, and Trang Tien Ice Cream over 2.5 relaxed hours.

“Mina was a fabulous guide and took us around the french quarter, all the while telling us about the history of vietnam. There was a perfect amount of information about historic events and the architecture. We also got to try the iconic egg coffee and vietnamese ice cream.”

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