HANOI · HISTORY TOURS
The ones worth your morning.
The 15 hanoi history tours worth your morning. A short list of the walks, sites and guided visits that bring the past to life, with run times, prices and who leads them.
Ninh Binh from Hanoi in comfort: Hoa Lu, Trang An with cycling option, Tam Coc boat, Mua Cave steps, and a buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Hai Dang provided a memorable experience, providing local knowledge and insight of the Ninh Binh area. The tour was very enjoyable with the bike ride along the countryside followed by an authentic Vietnamese lunch.”
Premium Hanoi day tour with Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo, and lunch.
“Tom is courteous and helpful we,d love to have him as our guide again thanks the trip to win bing was awesome me and my hubby enjoyed to the fullest”
Luxury Halong day cruise with limousine transfer, Sung Sot and Luon caves, Titov beach, kayaking, and sunset buffet lunch for $49.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Two days in Lan Ha Bay on Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise with ocean-view suites, Vovinam, bamboo cave time, kayaking, and excellent service.
“Pretty cruise, best service, comfy room & yummy good! Very enjoy here! Thank you Jack, Sara, Cara, Chris, Sam & Ashley!!”
Market-to-fork cooking class in Hanoi with hotel pickup, a market walk, hands-on lessons for 4 dishes, and a meal with drinks.
“The cooking class was a fun, hands-on experience. Chef was an excellent teacher who demonstrated patience and humor. All recipes were provided at the end of the session. At the end of class, we consumed four dishes that we had helped prepare. We have a new appreciation for how many spices and flavorings go into…”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a 3-hour street food and heritage route with 6–7 tastings, egg coffee, and beer plus key sights.
“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”
See Trang An by boat and grotto, visit Bich Dong Pagoda, then bike rice fields from Hanoi with a small guided group for $79.
“The trip was fantastic. Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee were knowledgeable and entertaining. A bike ride through the community and seeing a local home was our favorite. The boat ride was beautiful and relaxing. Our lunch was delicious. I would give the tour a thousand likes. Great job!!”
One-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, a 500-step climb at Mua Cave, and a Trang An boat ride through limestone caves.
4 days from Hanoi to Sapa and Halong Bay: rice-terrace trekking, village culture, cruise with kayaking, and Surprise Cave visits.
“At the beginning of the trip Alex the tour guide took my kids passports for 45 mins out of my sight. When I asked where are they went he told me he sent them with the captain who’s on shore checking information. He couldnt explain to me Read more”
Learn Vietnamese hand embroidery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter at a peaceful ancient house. Make a take-home piece with snacks and tea for $23.
A one-day Ninh Binh heritage route from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boat views, Mua Cave climb, and a bike ride.
“Starting on time the day was just passing by quickly with many great stops and new experiences! We would def. Do it again at any time.”
Cycle Hanoi by e-bike through Dong Ngac Ancient Village, Co Loa legend stops, and Nhat Tan Bridge, with lunch, gear, and drinks.
“What a blast! The e-bike made the near 50km trip a breeze (maybe wear bike shorts if you have them but not essential). Loved the village and the off road routes were great. A couple of parts of mixing in traffic with or crossing busy roads adRead more”
Ride a motorbike from Hanoi to Bat Trang, make your own ceramics with locals, paint and decorate, then shop and explore the ancient village.
“the guides were very articulate, very fluent in English so that made the tour around the village very understandable. Their service was amazing - especially in terms of their warmth and humour! I really liked how personal the tour was and that the guides made us feel as though we were travelling with familiar friends.…”
Hand-paint ceramics at Bat Trang Ceramic Village from Hanoi, tour the workshops, and enjoy lunch; kiln firing takes 2 days.
“I had a great experience in Bat Trang with Son!!!! I highly recommend this tour for anyone with an appreciation for hand made pottery! Excellent!!!!”
Hanoi in comfort: English-guided Old Quarter walk, water puppetry, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh complex, and One Pillar Pagoda for $79.
“Amazing!”
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