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15 Historical Tours in Hanoi to Build a Day Around

32 tours  ·  from $22

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine - The limousine ride from Hanoi
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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 to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 22 people, with hotel pickup, a limousine, local buffet lunch, Hoa Lu temples, countryside cycling, a Tam Coc boat ride, and Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Hai Dang, Trang, Viet, and Two lead the day.

“Very nice trip with Jun. She told us some interesting historical things about Vietnam and the places we have visited.”

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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the national story
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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

2.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

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

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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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer - The limousine ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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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’s Old Quarter by limousine to a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, climb or swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guide Luke is praised for his clear, organized service.

“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 - Your suite, balcony, and time on board
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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

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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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking - Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi’s trading past
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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

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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Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour - A local lunch with Vietnamese flavors
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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 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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Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter - Starting beside St. Joseph’s Cathedral
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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 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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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities - One Pillar Pagoda and a symbol in stone
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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

8.Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $160

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Ho Chi Minh’s complex, the Museum of Ethnology, and Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll eat a Vietnamese set lunch, ride a cyclo, stop for coffee at Train Street, and watch water puppets.

“Amazing full day experience at Ninh Binh. Fun was an amazing guide and catered to our needs and questions. Would definitely recommend. Ask your hotel if they can arrange a tour with Vietnam Stunning Travel to get the best experience!”

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

9.Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

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

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Hanoi with a local guide such as John, Henry, Tom, or Henri. Visit temples, museums, Ho Chi Minh’s sites, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street, with private pickup or a small group of up to six.

“Fantastic!! Henry our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly! Definitely do the earlier tour to avoid queuing, we missed all the busyness! I would definitely recommend :)”

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Hanoi: Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals - Egg Coffee Is the Main Event
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Hanoi: Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals

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

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

In Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Jade, Jennifer, Jenny, or another local host guides you through six Vietnamese coffees in a peaceful French colonial home. You’ll make egg, coconut, salty, and other styles, taste specialty beans, and leave with detailed recipes.

“I had a lovely morning meeting Jenny and making 4 different types of coffee. She was a great teacher and shared so much knowledge of how to make all different types and the history behind them. I was so welcomed into her home and made the whole experience authentic. Loved every minute of it.”

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Hanoi: Historic Jeep Tour - Starting among Old Quarter lanes
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Hanoi: Historic Jeep Tour

11.Historic Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $68

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Nam, or Dang, visiting Old Quarter lanes, the French Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Train Street, and local food stops. This four-hour private or small-group tour includes hotel pickup, food, and drinks.

“we had a nice trip with "T" rlly good guy, knoweledge about the city and rlly funny trip”

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Hanoi's Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House - What you learn with needle, hoop, and thread
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Hanoi’s Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House

12.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 will learn beginner stitches, make a lotus or similar motif, enjoy tea and local sweets, and take home your finished piece.

“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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Heritage Cruises Best Luxury Cruise to Halong and Lan Ha Bay 2D1N - Day 1: From Hanoi to Halong Bay
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Heritage Cruises Best Luxury Cruise to Halong and Lan Ha Bay 2D1N

13.Heritage Cruises Best Luxury Cruise to Halong and Lan Ha Bay 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $365

Spend one night aboard Heritage Cruises between Halong and Lan Ha Bay, with a private ocean-view balcony, Vietnamese meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat, cave exploration, swimming, cooking, music, and squid fishing. Hanoi pickup is available, or meet at Tuan Chau Marina.

“Beautiful boat. Lovely staff. Nice cabin with a really lovely balcony. Food was good. Very well organised and everything was well planned.”

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Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour - Du Hang Pagoda and Hai Phong’s older traditions
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Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour

14.Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $69

Travel by train from Hanoi with guide Geni and explore Hai Phong through food, history, and city sights. You’ll eat crab soup and breadsticks, visit Du Hang Pagoda and a local market, and return by train in a private group.

“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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Ninh Binh Heritage trip in a day - Cycling the flat roads around Tam Coc
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Ninh Binh Heritage trip in a day

15.Ninh Binh Heritage trip in a day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $56

Spend about 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu, taking a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride, cycling through the countryside, and climbing Mua Cave for wide views. The group has a maximum of 17 people, and guides may include Jenny.

“We had a lovely day out in Ninh Binh, the countryside is beautiful and well worth a visit, our guide Jenny was lovely and very helpful during the day. Thank you!”

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★ 5.0Full Day Ninh Binh Heritage Premium Trip from HanoiFrom $593 reviews
★ 4.5Ha Long Bay Day Tour by 5-Star Heritage Luxury Cruise From HanoiFrom $653 reviews
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Explore Hanoi

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On the water

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Down in Ninh Binh

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Eating and drinking

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In the city

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