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Hanoi City Tours: 15 Ways to See the Sights

39 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The Temple of Literature, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda and the lake. These 15 tours cover the sights in a day or half a day, each priced and timed.

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Hoa Lu’s royal temples
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

1.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a guide, round-trip Old Quarter transport in a limousine minivan, lunch, a Tam Coc sampan ride, and time for hiking and cycling. Guides such as Nien, May, Phong, and Leo have earned warm praise for their local insight and easygoing style. Expect an active day, including steep steps at Mua Cave.

“Great experience! We enjoyed the tour very much! Leo was a wonderful tour guide and great with kids. It was not crowded and everything was well planned! A must do from Hanoi!”

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Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS - Start at the Ho Chi Minh Complex
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Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS

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

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

Spend about four and a half hours touring Hanoi in a Vietnam Army Jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature, and, on select departures, Train Street, then ride through back lanes and around West Lake. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, entry tickets, water, snacks and egg coffee are included.

“Amazing tour, this experience was unique an definitely a people needs to consider to visit amazing places in Vietnam”

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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside - French-era streets and Ba Dinh
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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

3.Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · from $59

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Hanoi with a driver-guide, hotel pickup, and a ride described as an open-air jeep. The route takes in the Old Quarter, French-era architecture, West Lake, Van Nien Pagoda, Thang Long Citadel, and Train Street, where you stop for coffee. Guides on this tour have included Linh, Charlie, Dave, Tyson, and Henry.

“We took jeep city tour for hanoi. It was a great experience with Charlie as he explained everything in detail and we enjoyed alot”

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From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour - Hoa Lu and Dinh King Temple
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From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

4.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 614 reviews · from $89

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter in an air-conditioned van for Hoa Lu, Mua Mountain, Tam Coc and Bich Dong Pagoda. You’ll climb about 500 steps for wide views, eat a Vietnamese lunch by the river, take a sampan through three caves and cycle country roads. Groups are limited to eight, with English-speaking guides such as Happy, May and Thang.

“I had an amazing time on this day tour to Ninh Binh! The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking — from the peaceful boat ride through the limestone mountains to the panoramic views after climbing to the top of Hang Múa. Every stop was well thought out and perfectly timed. A very special thank you to May, our incredible tour guide, whose knowledge, energy, and sense of humor made the experience so much more enriching and enjoyable. She made everyone feel welcome and taken care of throughout the day. And of course, a huge shout-out to our driver, who navigated the roads smoothly and safely while always greeting us with a smile.…”

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Hanoi: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Audio commentary, views, and the ride itself
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Hanoi: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 611 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $19

Start at the Hanoi Opera House, then ride an open-top bus past central Hanoi landmarks, including Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Imperial Citadel. A 24- or 48-hour pass lets you hop off and rejoin the route. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, and a guidebook includes maps, schedules, recommendations, and coupons.

“I thought it was great because it was really knowledgeable and I thought some of the things they told us were really interesting”

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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights - At Quang Phu Cau, incense becomes a picture
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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights

6.Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer Tour & City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 604 reviews · from $16

Choose a half-day visit to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Chuong hat village, a full-day route adding lacquer art and lunch, or an afternoon Hanoi city tour with a water puppet show. Village visits include demonstrations and, on the craft routes, a hat to paint and take home. Pickup is from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Our tour guide Danny was terrific. He was very funny, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I especially appreciated how informative the tour was about the historic aspects, the processes and the occasional trivia. It also included some interactive activities which I thought really added something extra. Pickup time was also very well communicated and the driver was very professional as well.”

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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to village workshops
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Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour

7.Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer, & City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 470 reviews · from $19

Choose a half-day visit to Hanoi’s incense and conical-hat villages, a full day adding lacquer art and a home-cooked lunch, or a city tour with temples and a water-puppet show. English-speaking guides such as Anna, Eric, and Louisa have led these outings. Expect hands-on crafts, photo stops, and hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Great tour very informative and great value for money”

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Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun - The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum calls for a slower pace
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Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun

8.Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · from $5Best value

See Hanoi’s central landmarks, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Train Street, and Hoa Lo Prison in about four hours. Groups are capped at six, with a local guide, bottled water, drinks, snacks, and a raincoat included. Guides such as Tom, Charlie, and Henry have led tours, though you cannot request a particular guide from the details provided.

“Wonderful full afternoon tour with Ho chi Minh's dwelling and train street definitely the highlights.”

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Hanoi Food, Culture, Sightseeing & Fun By Vietnam Army Jeep - Backstreets, markets and the city at work
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Hanoi Food, Culture, Sightseeing & Fun By Vietnam Army Jeep

9.Hanoi Food, Culture, Sightseeing & Fun By Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 405 reviews · from $60

Ride through Hanoi in a classic GAZ-69 with an English-speaking guide and driver. The route combines backstreets and local markets with sights such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, West Lake and Train Street, then ends with an included meal and drinks at a cafe. Guides vary by departure, with names including Bee, Hui and Fred.

“Highly recommended way to visit Hanoi. Sim was an amazing guide”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS - Train Street, with an important caveat
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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS

10.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 405 reviews · from $57

Ride pillion on a vintage motorbike for about four and a half hours, with a guide leading you through Hanoi’s major sights, backstreets and markets. Stops include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Long Biên Bridge and a coffee shop serving Vietnamese egg coffee. Snow and Johnny are among the guides named for this tour.

“Amazing experience with the best guide Snow, excellent English. Safe and informative. Great to do with kids. Seen all the major sites”

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Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave - Hoa Lu’s temples and royal past
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Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

11.Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $36

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh by minivan, boat, and possibly bicycle. Visit Hoa Lu, climb the 500 steps at Mua Cave, and take a local-rower boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc, depending on your option. Guides have included Tommy, Son, Alex, Henry, and Hannah/Thao. Confirm which sites and transport upgrades your booking includes.

“Very good service, the guy from customer care department texted me 2 days before the trip start to make sure everything is confirmed, and the tour guide’s skill was amazing! Thanks to the team”

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Hanoi old quarter sightseeing & street food eating by Motorcycle - Six to eight stops, with room for local character
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Hanoi old quarter sightseeing & street food eating by Motorcycle

12.Hanoi old quarter sightseeing & street food eating by Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $55

Spend about three hours exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter by motorbike with an English-speaking local guide. Stop at six to eight street food spots for around ten food and drink tastings, which may include bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee and rice wine. The small-group tour starts and ends at 78a Đ. Trần Nhật Duật.

“The best way to experience the food and traffic of Hanoi. Emilia was superb she took us to places we would not have gone to and try foods that we might otherwise never try. Most recommended.”

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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours - Long Bien Bridge and the city’s changing edges
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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

13.Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $58

See Hanoi from the back of a new-model Vespa with a professional female rider in Ao Dai and an English-speaking guide. This 4.5-hour, small-group ride includes hotel pickup, city landmarks, egg coffee, local food and a stop at Train Street. Guides named Sabrina and Lynn have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“This trip was very enjoyable. My guide Lynn was so informative and interesting. She explained each place we went to and gave me a wonderful insight into Vietnamese life and culture. I would highly recommend this trip. Pauline”

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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights - Is $44 a good value?
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

14.Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $44

This 4 to 5-hour private Hanoi tour pairs an English- or Vietnamese-speaking guide with air-conditioned transfers between major sights, from Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to Train Street. You’ll also visit the Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market and Long Bien Bridge. Guides have included Lan, Andy and Long, though your guide may differ.

“The train experience is a must. We did the local food as well. The opera house we couldn’t go in as it was under renovation. The mausoleum was ok make sure you know that there is only 2 hours per day to see the body (if you want to see the body) and it wasn’t at the time of our tour. Ann was a great tour guide”

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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour - At the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

15.Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $33

This four-hour small-group tour connects Hanoi’s key sights by air-conditioned vehicle, with walks at the stops and an English-speaking guide. Expect the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Opera House, and the Ho Chi Minh area, though the exact route can vary. Guides such as Travis, Mike, and Duc have helped visitors tailor stops and make sense of the city.

“Phuc was an excellent guide - his knowledge of Vietnamese history, politics and culture was very in-depth He gave us recommendations of places to eat and drink - very friendly and spoke superb English”

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