The 12 Photo Sessions in Hanoi That Earn Their Price

1.Hanoi Private Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $20Our pick

Walk Hanoi with an English-speaking photographer such as Lily, Nguyen, Meii, or Annie, stopping at famous sights and quieter corners for posed and candid portraits. You receive five edited photos per person plus all JPEG files, with Ao dai rental guidance available.

“It was one of the best activities we did in Hanoi. Lily and the lovely Ngoc took some amazing photographs and helped a family who does not normally take many photos feel way more confident in front of the camera. These wonderful ladies had an extremely warm and welcoming energy, making the experience even more memorable! Would definitely recommend you do not miss out on this fun activity in Hanoi! Was with Family with young adult children.”

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2.Hanoi Explorer Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $119

Start early with a professional photographer guide such as Brian or Boris, then walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter, markets, backstreets, and Long Bien Bridge. You’ll get personal help with street portraits, composition, camera technique, and photo editing during this four-hour private tour.

“Amazing trip and support in to the world of street photo. Fantastic to be up before sunrize, to see how the town wake up!”

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3.Hanoi On the Tracks Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $144

Start at 5:30 am with a photographer guide such as Tung, Fuong, or William, then explore Hanoi’s railway corridor between Hanoi and Long Bien stations. Practice street photography around markets, cafes, parks, and lakes, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Fuong was a great guide and she brings her insights as a journalistic photographer to her tour. I got some great tips and had a wonderful time using my camera in ways that I didn't know I could. This was also a great cultural tour as we explored one of the markets just as it was waking up. I highly recommend this tour and this organization.”

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4.Photo Tour to Capture The Vanishing Craft of Making Fish Traps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $168

Travel from Hanoi to Hung Yen with a local photographer such as Son, James, or Mike, then photograph elderly craftspeople weaving bamboo fish traps beside an old house. The four-and-a-half-hour outing includes transport, water, fees, and hands-on advice on portraits, composition, and lighting.

“If you are looking for an organized, professional, and ultimately rewarding photography tour in Vietnam, look no further than Momentlives.”

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5.Hanoi Street Photography with a Pro – Phone & Camera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $35

Walk through Hanoi with professional photographer Nguyen, stopping at a local market and coffee shop to practice street and portrait photography. Bring a phone or camera. The small group, flexible route, and hands-on advice suit beginners and experienced shooters alike.

“My 16 year old daughter and I had a fantastic time under Nguyen’s guidance on our photo walk. He spoke with us about our photography styles, gave us tips, and ideas on what to focus on as we walked around. He took us through small streRead more”

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6.Private Hanoi Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $40

Spend about two hours with a private Hanoi photographer such as Lily, Nguyen, or Meiji, posing at major sights and quieter corners. You can tailor the route, receive posing help, and get assistance renting an Ao Dai. The standard meeting point is St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

“Lily is the best! Very fun, very nice, very good at English as well! She made it a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this service. Her photos come out great and she's very accommodating! If I could give her 10 stars she would get 11! She's also very funny and easy going!”

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7.Hanoi Long Bien Sunrise Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $144

Start around 4:30am with hotel pickup, then learn camera settings and composition on Long Bien Bridge and in Long Bien Market. Your professional photographer guide, including Boris on some departures, helps you capture workers, produce, sunrise light, and Hanoi’s waking Old Quarter before breakfast and Vietnamese coffee.

“we were picked up by Boris at 04.30am in the morning for the photo tour of Long Bien market Right from the start Boris was friendly and made us feel comfortable. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. He gave us lots of tips and advise wRead more”

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8.Into the Thieves Market Hanoi Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $144

Explore Hanoi’s Thieves Market with photographer-guides such as Brian or Tung Phan. Over four hours, you’ll photograph crowded stalls, local traders, alleyways, table tennis, and changing light while learning practical street photography skills in a private setting.

“A very unique way to experience more of the unknown side of Hanoi. Tung was a great guide and photographer, the areas we walked around were very interesting. With the highlight definitely being the ping pong/table tennis hall. WhetheRead more”

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9.Cultural Hanoi Photo Walk – A Street Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Join photographer Thanh Le for a two-hour Hanoi photo walk capped at five people. Start with coffee and local culture, practice in a small market, then shoot around Dong Xuan Market before reviewing images over juice or bia hơi.

“Great tour of the backstreets of Hanoi with a local. Thanh Le, the guide and photography mentor, snakes a route through old town that strings together some great spots for street photography while providing advice and guidance along the wRead more”

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10.Hanoi Street Photography in a Vintage Community

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $98

Spend four hours photographing Hanoi’s offbeat vintage housing districts with a photography instructor. Walk through Soviet-influenced worker blocks, markets, tea stalls, repair shops, playgrounds, and aging lanes. The group is capped at four, with pickup, transport, and coffee or tea included.

“We spent two wonderful days with MomentLives, where we did 5 of their proposed itineraries ;o) . Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and took us to unique places that offered a true glimpse of Hanoi, far beyond the usual tourist Read more”

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11.1 Hour Private Experience in HaNoi with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Meet photographer Tam at Tran Quoc Pagoda for a private 1-hour-15-minute Hanoi photo session. Visit places such as Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and the Old Quarter while Tam captures natural portraits, couples, families, proposals, or wedding moments. Original photos arrive within hours, with 30 to 40 edited images the next day.

“Sensational service... the team took some amazing photos and really thought about what would meet our needs. They knew all the best places and worked with us to create a unique experience.”

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12.Hanoi by Night Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $119

Join a professional photographer at 7:30 pm for a four-hour walk from Hanoi’s Old City Gate to Long Bien Market. Practice night settings, long exposures, panning, action shots, portraits, and composition in a group capped at five. Guides connected with the tour include Tung Phan, Bryan Ng, and Tung Vu.

“The tour with Tung was absolutely fantastic - I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot about photography but also about Vietnam and Hanoi specifically. Plus he totally reflects this mix of the Vietnamese and the German cultures - and that was also very inspiring for me as a German. So thanks a lot!”

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