Top Hanoi Cultural Tours

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most-storied provinces on this day trip by boat and bike from Hanoi. Journey into Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

Venture away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and explore the countryside on a vintage Minsk motorbike. Explore the villages along the Red River Delta and learn about what daily life is like for these local residents. Admire the beautiful scenery of farmlands and estuaries and end the tour at the 1000-year-old ceramic village of Bat Trang to learn about the ancient art.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike and savor complimentary dishes like Banh Cuon (steamed roll cake), Bun Cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and Banh ran Ngot (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites like the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa village, and the local hangout “Train Street.”

Swap bustling Hanoi for the Vietnamese countryside on an easy half-day bike ride, departing the capital in the afternoon. Cross over the Long Bien Bridge and pedal alongside the Red River for a look at village life. You’ll taste fruit from plantations on Red River Island, learn about contemporary art at a local estate, view ceramics in the pottery village of Quang Ba, and stop at West Lake for coffee or tea at sunset. Numbers are limited to 12 people for a small-group experience with your informative guide.

Discover the historical sights and delectable bites of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a food walking tour of the city. Accompanied by a passionate gastronomic guide, feast your senses on the exotic flavors of Vietnam; sample fresh fruit, sumptuous street food, and local delicacies as you stroll amid the antique charm of the Old Quarter. Explore hidden alleyways and visit the city's local market, Hang Be. Enjoy an intimate experience on this small-group tour, which operates with a maximum of 12 food-lovers.

When you visit Hanoi, don’t just stick to exploring the city—there’s so much to see just outside the city limits. This full-day sightseeing tour gives you a taste of both. Spend the morning zipping around the Hanoi streets on the back of a vintage motorcycle, stopping at local landmarks and street food stalls. In the afternoon, hop in a vintage jeep and head out of the city to visit the villages and picturesque countryside of the Red River Delta.

Full day tour from Hanoi with highlight destinations in Ninh Binh. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, through majestic caves. After that, cycle to Bich dong pagoda, spend 20 minutes to discover the ancient Pagoda, was built in 1428. Finish the trip in Tam Coc or Hanoi.

Tour Highlight: • Visit the ancient Dinh King temple in the Hoa Lu Capital • Enjoy the peaceful panoramic blue lake view and discover Am Tien Cave in Tuyet Tinh Coc • Have the Vietnamese buffet lunch at a local restaurant • Enjoy the sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong River • Bike through the rice fields and small villages • Visit the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh in just one day on this door-to-door guided tour that covers the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the karst landscapes of Tam Coc. First, learn about the rich heritage of Hoa Lu. Then, enjoy a buffet lunch of local specialties before you cruise the Ngo Dong river through startling rock formations and ancient caves.

Explore Hanoi on two wheels on this motorbike sightseeing tour. Following pickup at your Hanoi hotel, zoom through the streets as dusk falls—with helmets (and raincoats) included. Riding double with your guide at the controls, wind through alleyways and side-streets the cars and busses can’t reach. Discover top attractions like Hanoi Opera House, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and West Lake, and catch the sun setting on the horizon.

Hanoi Happy Motorbike Tours With this unique local experience, you'll be seeing the local lives on the back of the motorbike just like locals, waving around and zipping through all the chaos traffic. Beside our stops we plan, you can ask for stopping at anywhere you want during the tour, unlike other transports you might take.

Escape the city for a day in the countryside and zip around the Vietnamese countryside on the back of a motorbike. Experience local life as you visit a rural village, enjoy tea with a local family, and watch farmers at work in the rice paddies. Visit the beautiful Co Loa Citadel temple, before heading to a restaurant to sample tasty Vietnamese specialties.

Discover Vietnam’s vibrant ethnic heritage on an epic 6-day adventure in North Vietnam. Set out from Hanoi to journey through dramatic mountain passes, pine forests and canyons; cross the hair-raising Ma Pi Leng Pass and stop at mountain towns like Dong Van, Tam Son and Cao Bang. Along the way, visit landmarks like the King of the H’mong’s Palace and Ban Gioc waterfalls; explore the Nguom Ngao and Hua Ma caves; and cruise across Ba Be Lake. This private tour includes accommodation, meals and a homestay in a traditional stilted house.

Get a feel for Hanoi on a private sightseeing tour. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Depart in the afternoon for the Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

Hide-away from the busy life of citys, this tour will bring you to Ninh Binh - the ancient capital of Vietnam with natural beautiful landscape, peaceful countryside roads and friendly local people!

See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a 4-hour tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam’s history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional 'cyclo' ride through the Old Quarter on a three-wheeled, bike-powered pedicab. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.

The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse in this ancient city’s rich culture with a dedicated private guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

Visit temples in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, ride a sampan boat to three different caves in Tam Coc, and bicycle around the region with your guide. This comprehensive trip includes a visit to Mua Cave and a climb to the summit of Mua Island for panoramic views. The small-group itinerary provides lunch and coach transport from Hanoi.

We are AZ Local Trip NPO Team, a non-profit organisation by local university students, who have been living in our beloved-city, Hanoi for years. We would love to show you the best of Hanoi, including the hidden places, best foods and interesting life stories. -------------- Remember, we are just local guides. We know Hanoi, and would love to show you with the best as we can. Dont expect a lot, but for sure, it will be one of the most memorable you would do in Hanoi. -------------- You Can Choice 3 Option -------------- 1. (RECOMMEND) Include the Puppet Show Ticket - After the tour, you will enjoy Water Puppet Show (Must see to Hanoi) 2. Street Food Tour With this option, you have 2 tour: Old Quarter Tour (Private Tour) and Street Food Tour (Small Group) 3. Old Quarter Walking Tour

Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

Shun the beaten path and discover the authentic Vietnam with the help of your translator-guide on this small-group cycle tour of the tranquil countryside and sleepy villages outside Hanoi. Meet a local family, pedal to the ancient citadel of Co Loa, explore an orchard, and savor a home-cooked lunch. After riding along the Red River, cruise back to the city, where your guide will drop you back at your hotel.

Learn new photography skills while touring a gritty part of Hanoi that few tourists visit: the stretch of railway between Hanoi and Long Bien stations. On this Hanoi On the Tracks tour you will discover how people live and work around the tracks, and your guide will help you find the most interesting photography spots. You’ll also get to practice some key photojournalism skills by talking directly with locals.

Take in some of Hanoi’s historic highlights and spectacular sights from the back of a Vespa scooter on this half-day tour. Instead of watching the sights fly past from the back seat of a crowded tour bus, enjoy the open air and get uninterrupted photos at landmarks like the Long Bien Bridge and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Experience different ways of living in Hanoi, from farm life on the Red River to the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter.

Experience some of northern Vietnam’s top scenic and cultural destinations on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, enjoy activities that include visiting Vietnam’s largest pagoda, savoring a delicious complementary meal, visiting Trang An, a magnificent limestone cave complex, and enjoying a bike ride through picturesque countryside and villages.