Tours and Trips in Hanoi

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.

It can be difficult to tick off Hanoi's many highlights when exploring solely by foot. Explore the city on a cyclo tour, and zip between landmarks that offer insight into the city's history and culture, including the village of Ngoc Ha and its B-52 wreckage, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter. Stop off for a taste of traditional coffee in a local cafe, and forget the guidebook with insights provided by your guide.

Hanoi is one of the best places to shop in Vietnam, but with so much choice, it's hard to know where to start. On this 4-hour shopping tour of Hanoi, you'll explore the shops and markets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, browse the elegant boutiques of the French Quarter, and visit non-profit organisations that produce some of Vietnam's finest handicrafts. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Vietnam is renowned for its delicious street food, but sampling exotic cuisine can be intimidating for first-time visitors. This 4-hour foodie tour of Hanoi offers the perfect introduction, with an expert guide on-hand to translate and explain each dish. Explore the atmospheric Old Quarter on a walking tour, and tuck into local delicacies such as Thanh Tri stuffed pancakes, Vietnamese BBQ pork, and ginger tofu.

Explore the backstreets of Hanoi on a 5-hour bike tour, departing from the French-colonial Hanoi Opera House in the morning. You'll pedal across the Long Bien Bridge to the opposite side of the Red River with your professional guide, then cycle to an urban township called Ecopark, located near Bat Trang village. Enjoy a delicious brunch before returning by bicycle.

Travel around Hanoi like a local during this authentic 4.5-hour motorbike sightseeing tour. Hop aboard a motorbike, the transport most preferred by locals, as you explore this bustling city's top landmarks, sights and daily way of life. Choose from among a number of trip options that let you further customize your experience, including nighttime motorbike rides, a food-focused trip to city markets, or an exploration of Bat Trang Pottery Village. Your trip includes a guide, entrance fees, motorbike and helmet, and activities as per the itinerary.

Escape the bustle of the city on this tour to Hoang Lien National Park and Sin Chai, one of closest villages to Sapa that's still covered by rainforest. You'll visit a local house of one of the Black H'mong families living there and walk through beautiful landscapes with rice terraces, silver streams, and corn fields. You'll be picked up and dropped back at your Sapa hotel, making this a super-convenient trip.

Get a taste of Vietnam on this tantalising half-day tasting tour of Hanoi. Follow your guide, a chef and fellow foodie, to Hanoi's best restaurants, markets and street food haunts, and sample an array of tasty treats. Along the way, learn about famous Vietnamese dishes, discover unique local ingredients and taste up to 20 different foods. All you need to bring is an empty stomach and an open mind!

Visit local workshops and artisans in the ceramics village of Bat Trang on a 4-hour tour from Hanoi that includes round-trip transport from your hotel. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and you'll have the chance to meet the ceramic artisans in person, take a turn behind the potter's wheel, and shop for unique souvenirs.

Take a private tour of My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site west of Da Nang. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide who sheds light on the captivating imperial city dating back to the Cham Dynasty. Watch a traditional Cham dance performance before touring the temple complex and its glorious architecture. Your half-day tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

Pedal from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary on a half-day, small-group bike tour that explores small villages and rural landscapes. You'll cover roughly 15.5 miles (25 km.) of quiet paths and country roads, getting an up-close look at daily life in the Hoi An countryside, then visit the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose temples and towers are surrounded by thick jungle. To ensure personal service throughout the day, group size is limited to eight people.

Sample Vietnamese street food during a relaxing bicycle ride around West Lake, and spend time at attractions along the route. Pedaling just 17 miles (27 km), you'll have plenty of photo stops at lotus ponds and ancient pagodas set against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Going with a guide gives you easy access to the lakeside stalls and several delicious dishes. Transfer by taxi from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Travel back in time to the Champa Kingdom and the third century on this half-day tour of the My Son Sanctuary from Da Nang. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and tour the sanctuary to Hinduism that has been attracting travelers for decades.

Combine two of Hanoi's pleasures - massage and Vietnamese food - during this 4-hour tour. Get a Vietnamese-style hot stone massage, then take a walking tour through the Old Quarter to taste some regional specialties with your guide and a small tour group of 10 people or fewer. Food, massage, and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Hanoi are included.

Discover Hanoi's ancient history and modern charm on a walking tour past the city's predominant sights. Kick back on a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, then follow your guide on foot to the central Citadel, Cua Bac Church and Quan Thanh Temple. Walk to West Lake and explore the treasures of Chau Long Market, an urban hub where you can sample local treats. Round-trip transport plus refreshments are included on this small-group 4-hour tour.

Cook home-style Vietnamese cuisine with a half-day Hanoi cooking class in a local family home. Visit a neighborhood market to shop for produce, learn essential phrases in Vietnamese, then join your host in the kitchen to prepare a classic Vietnamese lunch. This 4-hour cooking class includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in central Hanoi, tastings, and lunch, and it's a fun way to explore Vietnam's food and flavors.

Explore the ancient ruins of My Son on a half-day tour from Hoi An. Choose from two departure times, then relax in complimentary transportation from your hotel. Enjoy complimentary entrance to the UNESCO listed temples, along with an immersive guided visit. Ask questions and set the pace as your guide lead's you to the to the sanctuary's most important - and photogenic - points of interest. Afterwards, unwind during the return to your hotel.

Taste your way through Hanoi on a street food tour that explores vibrant local cuisine along with some of Hanoi's top landmarks and neighborhoods. Choose a walking tour or opt for a trip through the city by motorbike, stopping at a series of food stalls, local eateries, and restaurants along the way. Both morning and evening departures are available for this Hanoi street food experience, which includes food, drink, and pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Old Quarter.

See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Quan Thanh Temple. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.

See the highlights of Hanoi on a half-day sightseeing tour of the Vietnamese capital. A professional guide picks you up at your hotel and accompanies you to major landmarks, starting with a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square. Continue on to popular attractions including the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple in the heart of Sword Lake.