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Top 10 tours in Hanoi
Make your stay in Hanoi complete with these things to do
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The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food
708 reviews
3 hours | food tours | Hanoi
Ready to taste the best food in Hanoi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hanoi.
Want to see the best of Hanoi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Halong Bay with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!
Traveling to Hanoi with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Hanoi on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.
Picture this, a night out in Hanoi hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Hanoi.
Take a break and relax while fishing at a truly local spot! Join me as you escape from the city to chill by the lake where the locals go fishing. Drinks, local food, good vibes and tons of laughs are all part of this incredible experience!
There's no better way than to discover a city by motorbike! Visit famous pagodas, the beautiful French architecture and have a stop to catch the sunset!
Family Friendly Tour: Pottery in Bat Trang & Ecopark
236 reviews
6 hours | day trips | Hanoi
Take a break from the city and enjoy a day with your family making pottery, visiting an ancient village and its market. Also, your kids would love to visit a fun eco-park that is full of amazing outdoor playgrounds. Sounds incredible, right? Join me!
"We had an amazing tour with Loan, very informative, interesting, with so many little gems to discover and she was also very empathic and understanding, moreover she was also very curious of our culture. It was really worth it!"
"Quynh Anh was a great host. Extremely personable and full of local knowledge. It was the first day I was in town so it helped tremendously. We tried so many awesome dishes at great spots with great inside stories. She also gave me a bunch of tips and pointers about Hanoi that have already been super helpful. Thanks Quynh Anh, stay awesome."
"Ruby was so ca and gracious and gave us lots of information about Hanoi history and the nuisances of the old time. She was calm, patient and a pleasure to be with. We enjoy the experience and knowing of Ruby. We would definitely recommend her. "
"We were so lucky to have found Lien. Her knowledge of the area, the history, and the food was expert level.
We appreciated the communication with her before our scheduled time to make sure she understood if we had any allergies or food preferences so she could customize our experience.
Her choices of street food introduced us to so many foods we wouldn’t have tried on our own. She was also so kind and easy to talk with. "
"We did a food tour with Lien before and loved it.
This time we did the hidden gems and we saw some backstreets and cool areas. Also great food.
We feel like family friends. "
"Trang was lovely and so easygoing to be with. With her we were able to see the real Hanoi and learn more about Vietnam than we would have otherwise. She was so easy to talk to and showed us the traditions in the temples and pagodas during Têt. Would highly recommend :) Thank you Trang! "
ElizabethAbout local Trang ChuHanoi, February 1, 2025
5.0
Hanoi hidden gems and Food tours!
"Highlights and hidden gems were expertly and interestingly revealed by Anne in a tour that took us into places that you would never find in a guide book! She explained how many different aspects of Hanoi worked-including housing, shopping, and temples.
Our Food tour with Anne was equally interesting, finding authentic Hanoi foods in unexpected place. She was great at explaining the street food culture and how to do it right!
Anne is very sociable and great to spend time with.I would definitely recommend her - she is an excellent with locals guide! "
"We had the most incredible tour with Lien, who fully customized it to meet my dietary requirements (pescatarian). We tasted some of the best Vietnamese food we have ever tried (and will go back to many of the spots!) and she was just so lovely, friendly and interesting - sharing lots of local tips and cooking inspiration l and gave us a real insight into Hanoi’s food culture. "
"We wanted to see and learn about a different neighborhood in Hanoi. We booked a tour with Ruby. Ruby was an excellent communicator and planned an amazing tour. We toured apartments,food markets and back alleys we would not have seen on our own. Ruby had great ideas but also asked us what our priorities were. Great guide, great tour. "
"We wanted to learn more about the food and drinks in Hanoi. Lien was excellent!! She was on time, knowledgeable, passionate and flexible in adjusting to our wishes. She made our stay in Hanoi special and we highly recommend Lien!"
Private & Personalized Tours in Hanoi with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Hanoi, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Hanoi spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Hanoi.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Hanoi, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Hanoi awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Hanoi, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Hanoi. Get ready to explore like a local!
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