Hanoi guide · GUIDED
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Hanoi train street food tour with bun cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, and egg coffee, plus a guide and a close-up train pass.
“Jewel was absolutely fantastic, very informative and made the tour very interesting. She was naming and describing the foods very well. It was great going on the walking tour as it showed you places that you never knew about. Would recommend 😊”
Hanoi street food tour for $17 with 4-6 tastings, English guide, then a drink and a close-up Train Street train moment.
“The tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Vietnam. Tom was super helpful, I avoid gluten since I’m intolerant and he was super nice telling me what I could eat and respecting it when I couldn’t eat something. I also mentioned not liking coriander and he made sure none of the dishes for me had it. Thank you so much for the experience Tom! It was all really great. Definitely recommend it!”
Ninh Binh full-day small group from Hanoi: Mua Cave steps, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, Hoa Lu temples, lunch 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.”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food walk with Michelin-style stops, dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, egg coffee, plus optional show.
“Dora was exceptional, her knowledge about the different foods were amazing . Dora answered lots of questions not only about food but about her city which she is so proud of. I would highly recommend a tour with Dora .”
Small-group Hanoi street food tour with Old Quarter pickup, 7+ tastings, egg coffee and beer, plus local stories. Approx 4 hours.
“Ha was a wonderful guide. She taught us about the food culture in Hanoi, compared it to other regional cuisines in Vietnam and discussed the history of the areas we visited and the dishes we tried. She was very engaging and made our evening very enjoyable. Highly recommend”
Private Hanoi Old Quarter walk with a student guide, free hotel pickup, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ancient House, Kim Ngan Temple, optional puppet show
“I great intro and private tour of Hanoi! Really a gem. I had a 1:1 tour, as a solo traveler, it was fun to get to know the city as well as eat at local spots. I also got to learn about Danny the guide and have some great conversation! 10/10”
Hanoi street food with 10 tastings and Train Street moments, led by an English-speaking guide. 3 hours for about $30.
“Amazing our guide was Apple so friendly talking all about culture and food incredibly love it all well worth it.”
Small-group trek in Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van, home-style lunch, and an incense workshop with local herbs.
“We enjoyed trekking, an amazing landscape of Rice terraces and lovely local people in Sapa! Antoine was very helpful and knowledgeable, he was a great guide!! We strongly recommend this guided trek tour.”
A budget-friendly private walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter with local student guides, free hotel pickup, and iconic sights.
“Tour guides were knowledgeable about Hanoi City. They even accompanied us were Obama had lunch as we requested. They can speak English well. We wanted to go to the Mausoleum unfortunately it was only during the morning and we not informed. But it was a very informative tour.”
Hanoi full-day guided tour from Old Quarter to incense and conical hat villages, plus Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and lunch.
“Great experience with a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. Covered all important sights within Hanoi”
Sapa motorbike tour with local guide covering O Quy Ho Pass, Silver and Love Waterfalls, and Muong Hoa terrace villages, with lunch.
“We went for a motorbike tour through Sa Pa and the surrounding villages with our guide Hu. It was a great start to the day, with two automatic bikes. Neither of us had ridden a motorbike before, but as long as we took things slowly, it was achievable! Throughout the day we went to Silver Waterfall and Lovers Waterfall, both were flowing but Hu said they flow much stronger in the wet season. At least half of the roads were very bumpy with many pot holes and only part of the road constructed. Some parts were much more difficult. Hu took things at our pace and made sure we made…”
2 days in Sapa from Hanoi with motorbike rides, village trekking, and an overnight Lao Chai homestay, meals included.
“Fantastic Sapa adventure! Exploring Lao Chai, Ta Van, an waterfalls on foot and by motorbike was magical. The bus transfer from Hanoi was on time and cozy. The guide explained a lot about local life. Minor note: WiFi at the homestay was spotty but manageable.”
A full-day Hanoi highlights tour with an English guide, included lunch, and admissions covering pagodas, museums, literature, and Hoa Lo Prison.
“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!”
A 6-hour Sapa Muong Hoa Valley trek with local ethnic guide, rice terraces, Black Hmong and Dzay villages, crafts, and bus return for $18.
“It was a great hike! Our guide Su was very helpful, told us a lot about the local cultures and led us at a good pace. The lunch was very tasty and plenty. The local women and children who accompanied us were also sweet, not annoying at all, like some reviewers wrote. During lunch they were not even around and only at the very end they offered us they products, which I find normal considering that we stomp through their villages. All in all highly recommendable!”
Hanoi street food walking tour from Hoan Kiem Lake into the Old Quarter, with 4-8 tastings, egg coffee, and a friendly local guide for $23.
“Phoenix was amazing! She was informative and knowledgeable and lots of fun! I can highly recommend this tour”
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