15 Guided Tours from Hanoi to Book Next

1.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

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

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, sampling dishes such as bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice with ice cream. The tour ends at Train Street with egg coffee and a chance to see a train pass close by, though train sightings are not guaranteed. Guides include Lucy, Selena, Lee, and other local hosts.

“knowledgeable interesting really good food. but full up at the end 😊. train street good experience 👍”

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2.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

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

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s neighborhood food stops with an English-speaking guide, sampling four to six local dishes such as banh cuon and banh xeo. Guides including Kien, Trung, Mary, and Tom have led the tour. It ends on Train Street with a drink, and a train sighting is not guaranteed.

“Mary was an exceptional guide! She was very informative and made sure we had a representative array of delicious Hanoi food.”

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3.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85Top rated

Leave Hanoi in an air-conditioned vehicle capped at nine people for a full day in Ninh Binh. Climb Mua Cave for wide views, cycle beside rice fields and limestone peaks, take a sampan ride through Tam Coc, then visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples. Lunch, entry fees, water, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“it was a great day with Tam! we were a small group (just me & one more person) which made the whole experience even better.”

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4.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for dry chicken pho, crispy eel with glass noodles, smoky bun cha and a drink at Cafe Phố Cổ. The walk takes about 150 to 210 minutes. Guides such as Khan, Chris and Olaf have led it; optional versions add a water puppet show or a visit to Train Street.

“Justin was an awesome guide. He explained all the dishes, got us safely across the streets and taught us about the history of the food.”

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5.Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · from $25

Spend about four hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide and a group of no more than six. Try at least seven Vietnamese dishes and drinks, from pho and bun cha to egg coffee, while learning about local food and street life. Guides including Ha, Lam, and Anna have been praised for adapting stops to guests’ tastes.

“Ha took us to some delicious street food places and explained everything perfectly! We learned so much about the local food, but also about other topics we were interested in. Still it felt more like going out with a friend than participating in a guided tour! Thanks again for the great evening!”

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6.Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $270

Spend three days riding the Ha Giang Loop with an English-speaking tour leader and a group capped at 10. Easy riders, motorbikes, fuel, water, attraction tickets, and three meals a day are included. The route takes in Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River, Du Gia, and a Hmong weaving village.

“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”

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7.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local student guide, with pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Old Quarter. The planned route takes in Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ancient House, Kim Ngan Temple, and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Guides such as Mia, Louisa, Nam, and David have led tours, and the private format allows room to discuss your interests.

“Mark, our tour guide in Hanoi, was exceptional. Polite and knowledgeable, he made our experience unforgettable. His insights at Hanoi Prison were enlightening, bringing history to life. At Huan Kiem Lake, he shared fascinating stories and legends, adding depth to our visit. Mark's expertise and friendly manner made the tour enjoyable, leaving us with cherished memories. Highly recommended for an enriching and delightful experience.”

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8.Ha Giang Tour 4 Day-3-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $170

This four-day, three-night motorbike loop starts and ends at Ha Giang Odyssey Hostel, with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Visit Lung Khuy Cave, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River and Lung Tam weaving village. Guides Tom and Tien have led the ride, but ask who will guide your dates. Choose an Easy Rider or ask about riding yourself before booking.

“I had a great loop with Tom and Tien. They had lots of activities planned along the way and made the loop enjoyable for our small group. The home stays were great as well as lunches and dinners. This will be one of the heights of my trip and something you don’t want to miss out on.”

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9.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Set out from Sapa with a small group and a local guide such as Giang or Toan. Walk about 12 km through Hmong rice terraces and mountain paths to Lao Chai, where lunch is served, then continue to Ta Van to learn about Zay culture and traditional incense made with local herbs. Expect muddy, slippery sections in wet weather.

“Amazing! I highly recommend booking this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Sapa.”

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10.Private Guided Tour of Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews

Meet a local student guide for a private, flexible tour of Hanoi’s key sights. The route can include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, an old Vietnamese house, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Guides such as Linh, Son, and Louisa have led past tours. Old Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off are included; transport and most site admission fees are not.

“Son was outstanding. He took us to little known places for an authentic experience. He speaks very good Englush. Highly recommend that you ask for him by name.”

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11.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba by air-conditioned van and on foot. Hike through the national park to Ngu Lam Peak, visit Trung Trang Cave and, for an extra fee, Hospital Cave, then stop at Chua Linh Quang pagoda. Guides such as Tri and Chi share local nature, wartime history, and Buddhist customs.

“Had a look lovely morning hiking in Cat Ba national park. Our guide, I think his name was Chi , was great and very friendly knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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12.INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $45

Start with Quang Phu Cau’s incense-making workshops and Chuong’s conical-hat artisans, then head into Hanoi for sights including the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Seven Tours offers Old Quarter pickup, air-conditioned transport, and lunch with eight dishes. Guides named Lee and Dem have drawn praise, though your guide may differ.

“Great experience with a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. Covered all important sights within Hanoi”

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13.Sapa Motorbike Tour With Local Guide 1 Day – Waterfalls, Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $65

Spend six to seven hours riding from Sapa to O Quy Ho Pass, Silver Waterfall and Love Waterfall, then through Muong Hoa Valley’s villages and rice terraces. You can ride an automatic or manual motorbike, or pay extra for a local driver. Guides such as Sinh, Hu and Lucas have led the route, with time for short walks, local lunch and photo stops.

“On a sunny day, I could easily say this would be a 5 star experience. However, the day we went it as rainy, around 50*F, and just so foggy at times you couldn't see 20 ft in front of you. I asked the guide a few times if the tour would still be bearable and they kept saying it would, but I would argue that it should have been called off. So why did I rate it 5 stars? In terms of service, they were on time, and met us at the hotel so it was super convenient in the morning to get underway. The guide was super hospitable and…”

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14.2-Day Sapa Guided Tour Slipping in Homestay From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $99

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by your chosen transfer, then explore waterfalls, O Quy Ho Pass and village paths by motorbike and on foot. The two-day trip includes an English-speaking guide, meals and a night at a homestay in Lao Chai. Guides on this route have included Vu, Cat, Su, Mu, May and Hana.

“Perfect escape from Hanoi! The Sapa 2-day tour included scenic trekking to Sin Chai and y Linh Ho. The homestay was warm and authentic. Bus ride was comfortable. Our guide’s English was excellent. Only thing: more bottled water during hikes would have been great.”

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15.Hanoi City Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $37

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, lunch, and admission fees included. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, a museum, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. On Mondays, the Women’s Museum replaces the Museum of Ethnology.

“We had a wonderful time during our tour with Brother. He not only took us to the historical places but he also provided the historical background so we can fully appreciate what we're seeing. The visit to Hoa Lo Prison was very moving and unforgettable!”

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