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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Hanoi

270 tours  ·  from $8

The bay, the karst valley, the mountains and the thirty-six streets in between, all in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Chợ Trời and Hanoi’s backstreets
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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

1.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride through Hanoi in a Soviet-era army jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. The four-hour route combines backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, street food, coffee, and local history. Guides such as Finn, Louis, Tuna, and Danny are known for lively storytelling.

“This is a great tour to get familiarized with the key areas around Hanoi. The open air Jeep was great for sightseeing and taking pictures. Just keep in mind that if you do the trip in winter, it may be a little chilly at night. Our guides were amazing and we had a blast. The tour ended with dinner and Vietnamese coffee before transporting us back to our hotel.”

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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

2.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a guide such as Nien, May, or Phong. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat lunch beside the Ngo Dong River in a group of up to nine.

“The tour is good, as described, but certainly not 5.0 for our experience. I would say that it is quite expensive, and value you get for money isn't great. Be aware that our tour guide requested tips for him and driver at the end, explaining that it is part of culture and explaining that minimum tip is 2-4 dollars per person. That wasn't professional.”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Ba Dinh Square and the capital’s major sights
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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

3.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55

Ride as a passenger on a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s alleys, landmarks, markets, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street. Your English-speaking guide, with drivers such as Louis, Seven, Mason, or Oggy, leads you to local food and a drink at Hidden Gem Café.

“Amazing tour, Louis was an excellent tour guide. Nice way to see Ha Noi and train street. Highly Recommend.”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha starts the meal with smoke and sauce
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

4.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

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

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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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie - What you may eat during three hours
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Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

5.Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,682 reviews · from $28

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local foodie guide such as Mai, Bob, Minh, Lucky, or Nick. Expect six to eight tasting stops, local history, safe street crossing tips, and dishes that can be adjusted for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and other dietary needs.

“This is a must do in Hanoi. We had Bob as our guide, he shared good knowledge but also a lot of history and culture. The food was delicious and bob was kind and funny and accommodating of our whole group. I cannot recommend this enough and be sure to ask for Bob!”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Lunch, with a local buffet and a few caveats
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

6.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33

This 12 to 13-hour group tour takes you from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave by air-conditioned bus. An English-speaking guide such as Sunny may lead the day, with a buffet lunch, short village bike ride, bamboo boat trip, and nearly 500-step climb to a panoramic viewpoint.

“Fun excursion would recommend and do again! My guide was great and the others on the tour made the trip fun”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - The morning ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

7.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu cycling tour, then cruise through Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Ryan, Peter, Jack, Quy, and Henry are praised for clear explanations and good care.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line - Tam Coc or Trang An by boat
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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

8.Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,212 reviews · from $89

This 10 to 11-hour small-group tour takes you from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by comfortable vehicle, boat, scooter, and foot. Expect a 500-step climb at Mua Cave, a riverside home-style lunch, village roads, Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu, and guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, or Huy.

“A great day out!! All activities were very good and very well organised. Loius was a top guide and managed the whole day very well. Totally recommend this tour.”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Starting at Tong Duy Tan Street
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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

9.Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20

Meet in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 2.5-kilometer walking tour through narrow lanes, family-run food spots, and Train Street. Try five or six local dishes, enjoy one drink, and learn about Hanoi from guides such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, Hoang, and Sang. Vegetarian food is available with advance notice.

“Tony was the best Guide. He showed us very special und secret places, we would never find on our own. He was so friendly and informative. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you very much!”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

10.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, or Sam. Cruise for six hours, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island.

“We had a great time with Tinh. Pickup was seamless and we got a schedule of what was expected so we could plan and pick our activities before we got there. The boat was nice and spacious. The lunch included was delicious. Although Read more”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Four to six dishes that introduce Hanoi one bite at a time
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

11.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

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

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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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food - Small Group Tour - Starting at 38 Bat Su Street
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[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

12.[HOT] Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Street Food – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,163 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Ethan, April, Sarah, or Huy. Try bun cha, dry pho, pho rolls, banh mi, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Some options add Train Street, a drink, or an egg coffee class.

“Our your tour guide Huy is super nice and knowledgeable. He shared with us not only the food culture but other culture in Vietnam. Really enjoyed our tour today.”

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Halong Bay - Hera Cruise - All Inclusive Multi Days Tour - Hanoi pickup and the road to the harbor
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Halong Bay – Hera Cruise – All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

13.Hera Cruise – All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,967 reviews · from $56

Spend two days aboard Hera Cruise from Hanoi, with round-trip transfer, an ocean-view cabin, meals, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Ti Top Island, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and cave visits. Guide Minh is praised for an upbeat, entertaining style.

“We got the grand luxury cruise and luxury cabin, it was beautiful. We unfortunately didn’t have time for the bath but it was a lovely room and a great cruise with lots of activities. Staff were friendly and helpful from organising pickups and drRead more”

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Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hanoi’s political heart
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Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS

14.Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,922 reviews · from $57

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Johnny, Jim, or Mai, combining Hanoi’s key sights with narrow lanes, markets, lakeside views, train street, snacks, and egg coffee. Old Quarter pickup and return are included.

“Chris made this tour lots of fun! Highly recommend! Fun way to see the city and the stop at the Hidden Gem cafe was a great way to end the day.”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours - Starting near the Old Quarter at 6 p.m.
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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

15.Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,734 reviews · from $69

Spend four hours on a Honda Lead scooter with a female guide, sampling Hanoi favorites such as banh cuon, bun cha, banh ran ngot, egg coffee, and a secret dessert. You’ll pass the Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Ho Chi Minh memorial, and Train Street, with Old Quarter pickup and drop-off available.

“This was an absolute highlight of my trip! My guide, Happy, made it a personal and unique experience. She took me to local restaurants and incorporated a wonderful tour of the city at night. I highly, highly recommend!!”

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